VA Benefits – Tutorial Assistance
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 10:57 am, Last Updated: August 24, 2015 at 11:26 am
You may be eligible for tutorial assistance if you meet certain prerequisites. Check out the requirements before making any financial commitments. According to VA guidelines, the following documentation will be required in order to certify an application for individualized tutorial assistance, which can only be for a deficiency in a course that is necessary for […]
VA Benefits – Tuition Assistance and Top Up
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 10:55 am, Last Updated: January 24, 2017 at 3:37 pm
The Third Party Billing Office in Student Accounts handles Tuition Assistance (TA) for military members. Tuition Assistance Top Up To be eligible for the Top-up benefit, you must be approved for federal Tuition Assistance by a military department and be eligible for MGIB-Active Duty benefits or the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The amount of this benefit […]
Study Abroad
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 10:54 am
Study abroad fees generally are not included in the academic fees that are paid by VA. The only exception is when the study abroad is a mandatory requirement for an approved degree program. VA payments are generally limited to the equivalent undergraduate in-state tuition rate for the number of credit hours applicable to the student’s […]
VA Benefits – Rate of Pursuit
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 10:52 am, Last Updated: January 21, 2014 at 10:50 am
VA calculates rate of pursuit by dividing the number of credit hours (or credit hour equivalents) being pursued by the number of credits considered to be full-time by the school. The resulting percentage is the student’s rate of pursuit. The monthly housing allowance is paid if rate of pursuit is more than 50%, and the […]
VA Benefits – Avoiding Overpayments
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 10:50 am, Last Updated: August 7, 2013 at 11:52 am
An overpayment is an incorrect benefit payment that is more than the amount to which you are entitled. If you promptly notify the VA of changes affecting your benefits, you can prevent or reduce overpayments. In addition, use reasonable judgment when you accept and cash a check. Carefully read all letters from the VA about […]
VA Benefits – Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment)
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 10:48 am, Last Updated: December 17, 2013 at 10:41 am
To begin the transition to George Mason University, contact Military Services (military.gmu.edu or 703.993.1316) located in the Johnson Center on the Fairfax Campus. After a student receives admission to the university, the VA case manager contacts Military Services at [email protected] with the student’s authorization (VA Form 28-1905) to use Chapter 31 benefits. Military Services will […]
VA Benefits – Other Benefits except Chapter 31
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 10:45 am, Last Updated: December 17, 2013 at 10:32 am
Students approved for VA benefits other than Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Notice of Basic Eligibility (Guard or Reserves) to [email protected]. Submit a Veterans Registration Reporting Form (VRRF) after your registration is finalized.
VA Benefits – Post 9/11 GI Bill®
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 10:43 am, Last Updated: April 1, 2022 at 9:51 am
Procedures for Post 9/11 GI® Bill Applicants and Recipients Active Duty and Veterans: Apply initially online using Vets.gov. Submit a Veterans Registration Reporting Form (VRRF) after your registration is finalized. Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to [email protected] when received from VA. Dependents: Apply initially online using Vets.gov. Submit a copy of the […]
University Catalog Contacts
Posted: April 19, 2013 at 11:17 am, Last Updated: November 18, 2025 at 9:47 am
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Transcript PDF Transcript Delivery
Posted: April 19, 2013 at 10:32 am, Last Updated: March 11, 2020 at 1:20 pm
A PDF transcript is an electronically delivered official George Mason University transcript. It is delivered in a secure and encrypted PDF format. The recipient will be emailed instructions on how to download the PDF transcript. Once downloaded, this PDF transcript should be saved in a secure location as it will become ineligible for downloading seven […]