{"id":36186,"date":"2025-05-12T15:54:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T22:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/?page_id=36186"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T21:42:51","slug":"current-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/veterans\/current-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Students"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Current Students: Managing your VA Education Benefits <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is here to ensure your military education benefits are processed smoothly every term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep your funding active, prevent out-of-pocket costs, and ensure your monthly stipend arrives on time, please review your ongoing responsibilities below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requesting Certification (Every Term)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You must request certification\/use of VA Education Benefits from the EWU VRC every single quarter or semester you wish to use them. They do not renew automatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students should follow these steps and meet the deadlines specified by EWU VRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do:<\/strong> Submit your class schedule to the VRC as soon as you register. For specific instructions on how to submit the class schedule, students can refer to the directions provided at this link: Schedule Submission Directions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it matters:<\/strong> The VRC must review your class registration to ensure every course applies directly to your declared degree, minor, or certificate program. Please note that the VA will not pay for any courses that are not directly applicable to your declared program objective (degree, minor, certificate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enrollment Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

VA Education benefits are paid out based on the number of credits you are certified for. Check the chart below to ensure you are maintaining your desired status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certified For:<\/td>Undergraduate<\/td>Graduate<\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Full Time<\/td>12+ Credits<\/td>8+ Credits<\/td><\/tr>
Three-Quarter Time<\/td>9-11 Credits<\/td>6-7 Credits<\/td><\/tr>
Half Time<\/td>6-8 Credits<\/td>4-5 Credits<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Reporting Changes in Your Enrollment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is the responsibility of the student to inform the VRC of any changes promptly. This ensures that your benefits are processed accurately and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prompt notification helps prevent overpayments of benefits, which can occur if the VA disburses funds based on an outdated or incorrect course schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By being proactive and informing the VRC immediately when there are changes to your schedule, you can help maintain the smooth processing of your VA Educational Benefits and avoid potential complications down the road. This ensures that you receive the support you need for your education without interruptions or errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monthly Verification of Enrollment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll need to verify your enrollment with the VA every month to receive your benefit payments. Your enrollment verification helps avoid overpayments that you would need to pay back later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refer to VA website for policy and ways to complete this online via your VA account access, text message, email or phone. https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/verify-school-enrollment\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With any questions on this process contact the VA in Muskogee, Oklahoma at 888-442-4551 or via ASKVA<\/a> online <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students receiving CH31 VR&E benefits do not verify attendance <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renew Applications for Financial Aid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While applying for federal financial aid is a personal choice, we highly encourage all student veterans to file a FAFSA annually. Refer to EWU Financial Aid <\/a>office for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes certain institutional aids can conflict with how VA Education Benefit funding is disbursed. We recommend sharing your financial aid award package with the VRC office so our team can help you maximize your overall funding resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAFSA and VA Educational Benefits are completely independent programs\u2014one does not reduce or determine the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guest Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A question that comes up is \u201cCan I attend another school while attending EWU?\u201d  The answer is Yes, if the class(es) will transfer back to EWU for your declared degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When using VA Educational Benefits at another school (secondary or guest school) while enrolled in a primary school (parent school), coordination between both schools’ School Certifying Officials (SCOs) is essential. By working closely with the SCOs at both your primary and guest schools, you can ensure that your VA Educational Benefits are properly certified and that you receive the support you need to pursue your education across multiple institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how you can navigate this process effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n