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Veteran advance registration for Fall 2024 will be 8AM on Wednesday March 27th.  Eligible Veterans should make an appointment to meet with their academic advisor before the 27th and make sure ahead of time that they do not have any registration holds on their accounts that might prohibit registration.

If students are planning on using Federal Financial Aid for the 2024-2025 semester, and have not already completed their 2014-2025 FAFSA application, please do so as soon as possible.  Priority filing date for the 24/25 FAFSA is February 1 but VCU will continue to pull in applications up through the start of the term.

External scholarships also tend to have February dues dates for the future semester so now is also the time to look for external scholarships... usually based upon your or your veteran sponsors branch of service.

For Chapter 33 post 9/11 Gi Bill students

The VA will reach out each month to verify enrollment to keep sending monthly BAH payments. When you receive a text from the VA asking to confirm your enrollment, please be sure to send "Y" if you are still in classes. If you mark "N"... the VA will stop sending your monthly cost of living payments until your enrollment status can be verified.

If you have questions about the payment status for GI Bill benefits, please contact the VA at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551) for assistance. You can also visit us in person at 1015 Floyd Avenue, Room 3122 for further assistance.

For Chapter 1606 Benefits

Remember to verify your enrollment each month through the WAVE portal or by calling the VA at 888.442.4551.  Verification can be done the 1st of the following month... so August's verification can  be done Sept 1

Verification of enrollment letter  

If you need a verification of enrollment letter to keep your Tri-Care benefits or Mliitary ID card, please visit this this link at the VCU Records and Registration office to request your letter.  Please be sure to provide an "estimated graduation date" on your request as it is not automatically added and is needed by the VA.
 

Scholoarship Links

• Fisher House Scholarships
• ThanksUSA Scholarships
• VA-ACME Scholarships
• Visit VCU’s National Scholarship Office for more.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Mark Your Calendars: 

MSS Pizza Day: Join the MSS Staff and the SVA starting at 12:00 on Thursday February 29th in office 3122 at Harris Hall. Free Pizza and Comaraderie!! Register Here

SVA Hosted Dinner: Join the SVA for dinner at Riverside Tavern (a veteran owned business) on Wednesday, February 28th from 7-9 p.m. Come enjoy some great company and learn more about what the SVA does to support our veteran students. Register Here

Bi-Weekly SVA Meeting: Currious about what the SVA does and how we support our fellow military affliated students? Come on out to our next meeting on Monday, January 22nd in the MSS office, Harris Hall Rm 3122. Register Here

Green Zone: Come find out how to support your student veteran population. Our next Green Zone training will be held on March 21st at Senate Chambers in the student commons. Register Here




 

• Department of Defense Identification Card
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
• Veteran ID Card
• Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card

 

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