Statements of Policy - UMUC Europe

Veterans Educational Benefits
Many UMUC students (veterans and active-duty military
members) are eligible for veterans’ educational benefits.
Information and application forms may be obtained at local
education centers. Please ask the Education Services Officer
(ESO), counselor, or Navy College officials for assistance in
applying for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.
Certification Process and
Payments
University of Maryland University College acts as a certifying
agent for the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and certifies
students’ enrollments to the Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office in Buffalo, New York.
The primary responsibility of the University is to verify active
enrollment of VA students; it is not to make decisions on individual
claims.
VA payments are made by the DVA directly to students and are
calculated by the DVA in accordance with federal regulations.
Educational benefits are paid according to how the DVA views
both the nature of the courses and the course load a student is
taking. Because of the way the DVA views special format classes,
such as Distance Education and seminars, students are cautioned
to check with the Veterans Affairs Office, UMUC-Europe in
Heidelberg regarding how DVA benefits are paid for these classes.
VA students who withdraw are subject to having the amount of
their award recalculated by the DVA and may be required to
repay any unauthorized amounts received.
Enrolling for Classes as a VA Student
Eligible students first registering with UMUC-Europe
who have not yet applied to use their VA Benefits
• In-service personnel submit:
Before registration, VA Form 22-1990, signed by the ESO
and CO, and a certified, true copy of DD Form 214 for each
period of prior service directly to the VA Office in Heidelberg.
At registration, UMAA-026, Application for an Official
Evaluation (noted “VA”) and all documents necessary for an
Official Evaluation to the field representative.
VA Students Must Have an Evaluation
VA regulations require that all VA students declare a
major field of study and have an Official Evaluation
of all prior academic coursework and military training.
VA students must have an Official Evaluation
completed within two terms of their first VA enrollment
with UMUC-Europe to continue receiving VA
benefits.
The DVA may seek reimbursement of benefits paid
from a student who has received benefits for enrollments
after two terms without having received an
Official Evaluation.
Veterans Educational Benefits
• Veterans submit:
Before registration, VA Form 22-1990, and a certified, true
copy of DD Form 214 for each period of prior service.
At registration, UMAA-026, Application for an Official
Evaluation (noted “VA”) and all documents necessary for
evaluation to the field representative.
Eligible students who have already used VA benefits at
another university or elsewhere within UMUC and have
not subsequently changed status
• In-service personnel submit:
Before registration, VA Form 22-1995, signed by the ESO,
directly to the VA Office in Heidelberg.
At first registration for which student seeks enrollment
certification by UMUC, UMAA-026, Application for an
Official Evaluation (noted “VA”) and necessary documents
to the field representative.
• Veterans submit:
Before registration, VA Form 22-1995, directly to the VA
Office in Heidelberg.
At first registration for which students seek enrollment
certification by UMUC, UMAA-026, Application for an
Official Evaluation (noted “VA”) and necessary documents
to the field representative.
VA Students From Other Institutions
Students who are not pursuing UMUC degrees but who wish to
receive VA benefits for UMUC-Europe courses must request
written permission for each course from their degree-granting
school before enrolling or secure an Official Evaluation from
UMUC-Europe within two terms of their first enrollment as a
VA student. Written permission must be submitted to the
UMUC-Europe field representative at registration, with the
appropriate VA application and any necessary documentation.
Previously Certified Students
Students previously certified by UMUC-Europe need only
inform the field representative that they wish to receive VA for
their enrollment.
Students Receiving G.I. Bill
Students receiving educational benefits under the G.I. Bill should
typically expect to be able to verify their monthly enrollment
information for payment online via Web Automated Verification
of Enrollment (WAVE) at www.gibill.va.gov within 6-8 weeks of
the beginning of each new term.
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