Certification Process
Benefit Certification Timeline
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Once accepted to GVSU |
Apply for VA education benefits online at the VA website. Applications can take up to 30 days to process. You will receive a Certificate of Eligibility once your application has been approved. |
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Receive your Certificate of Eligibility |
Submit your Certificate of Eligibility to [email protected]. You will be assigned a School Certifying Official. |
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Prior to the Start of the Semester |
The school certifying official (SCO) will verify your enrollment once your application and Certificate of Eligibility have been received. |
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Within 30 Days of Classes Starting |
Ch. 33 ONLY - SCO will certify the tuition and fees with the VA. Payments will be made directly to GVSU. |
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Monthly |
Ch. 33 + Receiving MHA ONLY - Verify your enrollment to the VA. |
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Degree Completion |
SCO will notify the VA when you complete your degree requirements. |
GI Bill® and Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Certification
Our Registrar's Office certifies GI Bill® enrollment to the VA and can assist with related information.
The following individuals have been designated as primary contacts based on last names but you are encouraged to seek assistance from anyone else if the assigned person is not available.
Registrar's Office | GI Bill® Certification
Last Name A-C - Sophia Bruno [email protected]
Last Name D-J - Kaitlin Penney [email protected]
Last Name K-M - Elle Hilley [email protected]
Last Name N-R - Sam Krepel [email protected]
Last Name S-Z - Kurt Ritter [email protected]
[email protected] (616) 331-3327
Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly Voc Rehab) Enrollment Certification | Chapter 31 | Federal and State (MINGSTAP) Military Tuition Assistance Programs
Student Responsibilities
Understand Course Applicability
Only courses that satisfy a degree requirement can be certified. Excessive free electives, for example, may not be certified.
To find courses that fit into your degree program, visit mypath on your GVSU Banner account.
Schedule Changes
If you decide to add or drop a class, notify your assigned VSO.
Chapter 33 and 31 students must report all changes to their academic schedule. A change in your registration and/or attendance may result in payment changes.
Chapter 35, 30, 1606 and 1607 students must report a drop in credit hours only when it results in a change in their enrollment status (e.g., a drop from full-time to part-time).
Declare a Major
You can have an undeclared major for your first two years and receive benefits.
To continue receiving benefits after you reach junior status, you must declare a major.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.