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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 December's verification can be done November 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 November 30th 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 Friday, December 1st 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

Veteran Mental Health Information Session: Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Stout from the McGuire VA Hospital, Combat and PTSD clinic, as we discuss mental health and how the VA is working to help our military veterans. We will discuss what the VA offers, dispel misconceptions and learn how to start the process for getting support. Register Here

Tillman Scholarship Information Session: The VCU scholarship office would like to help our Military Verteran students with the process of applying for this presitgeous program. Register Here

Fall 2023 Veteran/Military Graduation: You and your guests are cordially invited to a special reception on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 4-6 p.m. in the Virginia War Memorial. Register Here

MSS & SVA Hosted White Elephant Gift Exchange and Holiday Celebration: Mark your calendars and come join the festivities on Decemeber 15th at 12:00. Bring a gift that costs no more than $15 to be added to our mystery gift bag. This is a super fun event and can get a little crazy, so bring some padding and maybe that combat gear you have hidden in the back of your closet. 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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