Please read this page to find out how this new process is going to benefit you and how you can be entered to win an Apple ipad.

It is a well-known fact that the number of persons using VA Educational Benefits has greatly increased over the last few years and that this trend is going to continue. As an effort to improve the efficiency of our certification process, we are implementing an on-line request and reporting process. The new forms give you more control over how and when we certify your benefits. Additionally, the interactive forms are easy to complete and submit on-line.

What does this mean to you?

You will now be required to submit a Request to Certify VA Educational Benefits for Continuing Students each semester, as a result of this change;

• Processing of initial certifications will be faster and more efficient as you will not be certified until you have indicated you are finished registering. This will greatly reduce in the occurrences of underpayments, overpayments and student debt with the VA.
• Adjustments to certifications will be significantly reduced as you will not be certified until you indicate you are finished registering. This will also reduce in the occurrences of underpayments, overpayments and student debt with the VA.

You will now be required to submit the VA Report of Change each time you add or drop courses, change your major, declare a minor or change the type of VA benefit you are utilizing, as a result of this change;

• Processing of adjustments will be faster and more efficient as you can report the changes when they occur.
• This will also reduce the occurrences of underpayments, overpayments and student debt with the VA.

What do you need to do now?

1. Once you have completed your registration complete the Request to certify VA Educational Benefits for Continuing Students.
2. Complete the survey in regards to the new form. The survey is optional, however; you must complete the survey and provide your name and contact information to be eligible for the Apple iPad drawing on July 2, 2012.
3. If you change your schedule at any time during the semester, change your major, declare a minor, or change the type of VA Benefits you are utilizing complete the VA Report of Change Form.

Sincerely,

The Office of Student Financial Assistance

UAA Contact Information:

• Office of Student Financial Assistance: UAA_Veterans@uaa.alaska.edu
• John Johnson, Military and Veteran Community Services Assistant: 907-786-1188
• Terry Jackson, Vetsuccess on Campus Councilor: 907-786-1299
• Fax: 907-786-6122