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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 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 November 30th in office 3122 at Harris Hall. Free Pizza and Comaraderie!! Register Here

MSS/SVA Riverwalk: Please join SVA President, Jimmy Webber and the Virginia War Memorial Director, Ben King for a 75 minute stroll along the James river while learning about Richmond's diverse history. Register Here

SVA Hosted Dinner: Join the SVA for dinner at Riverside Cafe (a veteran owned business) on Thursday, November 30th 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, November 6th in the MSS office, Harris Hall Rm 3122. Register Here

MSS/VCU Military Student Alumni Council Veterans day BBQ: Come celebrate your fellow Vets this Veterans Day. Mission BBQ will be provided by our MSS and the VCU Military Student Alumni Council. We will meet at the Rams Horns at 12 and have a story sharing event starting at 1:30. We will also be collecting winter gear to help support those less fortunate in our local homeless shelters. Register Here

Green Zone Training: The College of Health Professions will host the Green Zone Training on November 9th from 11:30-12:45. Please 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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