Veteran’s Education and Transition Services - Certification of Enrollment
Initial Application for Benefits
Federal guidelines state, before applying for VA Educational Benefits, the veteran or dependent must:
- be admitted to The University of Maine
(Note: Veterans or dependents applying for educational benefits for the first time must :
- complete the necessary forms available at the Office of Veterans Affairs or go to www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/education_forms.htm
Required documents include:
- Chapter 30
VA Form 22-1990 or 22-1995
DD Form 214
Kicker Contract * - Chapter 1606/1607
VA Form 22-1990 or 22-1995
Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
DD Form 214 (1607 only)
Kicker Contract * - Chapter 35
VA Form 22-5490 or 22-5495
Certificate of Eligibility from VA
Marriage or Birth Certificate ** If applicable
NOTE: Initial enrollment may take up to 15 weeks to process by the Veteran’s Administration. Subsequent enrollments are processed automatically provided you are registered for classes, with the exception of Summer Session. It is the responsibility of the student to notify this office of enrollment during the summer session if you would like to receive benefits.
Summer Session Certification
Veteran students who enroll in summer session courses must be certified by the Office of Veterans Affairs before payment of benefits can be authorized. Continuous payment of benefits is authorized providing the student maintains the required credit load. Regular semester full credit loads are modified for summer certification. Check with this office before enrolling for summer classes to determine your rate of entitlement.
Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (CHAMPVA)
It is the responsibility of the student to request verification of enrollment each semester from the Office of Veteran’s Affairs. Students must be certified with CHAMPVA every semester to receive this benefit. Please see the Certifying Official for certification.
