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Veteran Enrollment Certification
To receive education benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) students must first apply to the VA and receive a Certificate of Eligibility or obtain a Notice of Basic Eligibility (Guard or Reserves). A copy of the certificate must be provided to the Certification Section of the Registrar’s Office. Then each semester after registration is finalized, students submit the on-line Mason Veterans Registration Reporting Form (VRRF). The University certifies enrollment to the VA based on the information provided on the reporting form. Students must promptly notify the VA of enrollment, program, and address changes in addition to submitting an updated on line VRRF. See Frequently Asked Questions below for more information. Mason does not provide advance payment of benefits.
To ensure continuity of benefits, students should complete registration and submission of the on-line Mason Veterans Registration Reporting Form in a timely manner. Most students must also verify their enrollment to the VA each month using VA W.A.V.E. or by calling the toll free Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line at 1-877-823-2378.
The Application for VA Education Benefits and other forms and information are on the Department of Veterans Affairs website. The Registrar’s Office does not provide application forms and cannot assist in filling them out or submitting them to the VA. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to provide all relevant and supporting documentation to the VA and Registrar’s Office as appropriate. If you need additional assistance, please call the VA toll-free number 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to speak with a Veterans Benefits Counselor.
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services can also help veterans and their families file for state and federal VA benefits. For more information, contact the Alexandria Field Office at 703-813-1374 or the field office in your area.
Useful links:
How to Apply for GI Bill Benefits
VA Education Forms
Payment Rates
Buffalo Office Processing Times
Mason Veterans Registration Reporting Form
VA W.A.V.E. (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When can I submit my Veterans Registration Reporting Form (VRRF)?
Submit your VRRF on line as soon as your registration is finalized and you expect no further changes to your schedule.
Can I submit my VRRF if I have waitlisted classes?
No, you must actually be registered in all classes. You cannot be certified for waitlisted classes.
What happens if I forget to submit my VRRF?
You will not be certified to receive benefits until you submit your VRRF .
How do I receive monthly payments?
For most students, you will not receive your monthly payment until you have verified your attendance with the VA each month. Your enrollment can be verified starting on the last calendar day of the month by using VA Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE ) or by calling the VA Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line at 1-877-823-2378. Allow at least three workdays for the system to update.
How do I change my address?
Promptly update your address on Patriot Web and notify the VA by using WAVE.
What should I do if there is a change in my enrollment?
Immediately submit an updated VRRF on line and notify the VA by using the “Ask a Question” tab in the “Questions and Answers” section of the GI BILL website. If the VA does not receive prompt notice of a change, you could be liable for an overpayment of benefits.
What if my degree program or major has changed after submitting my VRRF?
First, notify the VA of any changes in your program or major using the Veterans On-line Application website (VONAPP). Then, submit an updated VRRF with your new information.
What if I have more questions about my benefits?
Check for more VA FAQs on the web.
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