Certification Request | Veterans Affairs

- Please do not fill out this form until you have completed the orientation process and registered for classes.

- Submit one request PER TERM. If your current schedule changes, you will need to submit another certification request so the change can be updated with the VA.

- Submit another request ONLY if you add a new class that starts later on during the semester (mini-term/flex start).

Notice: VA will not pay for remedial or deficiency courses offered in the online or hybrid (partially online) delivery method. Remedial or deficiency courses can only be certified, if they are classroom/onsite classes. Please see a Veteran's Services staff member for more information. If you are exempt from taking the PERT exam, you must obtain written permission from your academic advisor and submit it to our office to certify your onsite remedial courses.

For Chapter 33 Post/911 GI Bill: The VA will pay the Florida Resident tuition and fees rates ONLY. You will be responsible to cover any remaining balance.

Student Type

Select your Benefit:

Chapter 30 (MGI Bill)

Chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment)

Chapter 33 (Post 9/11)

Chapter 35 (Dependents Educational Assistance)

Chapter 1606 (Reserve MGI)

Comments

Select Student Type

Returning Student

Initial Certification – First Time Using Benefits

Contact Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Atlas Email (username@mail.valenciacollege.edu)

Student ID (VID)

Address

City

Zip

Phone

Request Information

Primary Major

Secondary Major

Term Request for Certification (pick one):

Fall

Spring

Summer

Credit or Clock Hours

List the courses you will be taking for the upcoming term.

This is my graduating term and I am taking courses that are non-degree seeking.

Additional Information

Are you using Department of Defense Tuition Assitance?

Yes

Are you taking course(s) here for a degree at another school?

Yes

Are you taking course(s) at another school for a degree here and need a Parent letter?

Yes

If yes to the previous two questions please name the school and list the VA point of contact:

Are you interested in the VA Peer to Peer Mentorship Program?

The program is designed to assist the warrior veteran student and dependents with bridging the gap between the transitions of military life to civilian/student life. Peer mentors assist with navigating campus resources, emotional support, VA education benefits, and help their peers become more engaged in the Valencia Community.

Yes

Recertification Statement

Valencia College will utilize the first available funds (federal financial aid or veteran’s benefit) to pay my tuition, fees, books, and other charges which appear on my student account. Valencia will issue a refund for any excess funds they may receive that exceeds the balance on my student account.

I acknowledge my right to request that Valencia defer usage of my federal financial aid to cover my tuition and fees while payment to Valencia is pending from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs during the 90-day waiting period. If I elect to defer the usage of my federal financial aid to pay my educational expenses, I may receive a refund of those funds, which later may have to be repaid, if my Veterans benefits do not cover the total balance on my student account. I also risk being sent referred to a collection agency for account balance plus up to 30% collection fees, and being reported to a credit bureau, if the funds are not repaid upon request. If I elect to defer the usage of my federal financial aid to cover my educational expenses, I understand that I am required to: Provide my updated Certificate of Eligibility which outlines my benefit, by the first day of the course for applicable term as stated in the Important Dates and Deadlines schedule, being covered by my veteran’s educational assistance. Complete and return the Federal Aid Educational Assistance Opt-Out form.

Certification Request Form