Government Shutdown
We understand students may have concerns related to their VA benefits during the government shutdown. The VA is still processing educational benefits during this time. For updates on VA services impacted by the shutdown, please go to VA Contingency Planning.
Additional questions? Veterans RT Help Ticket.
Semester Certification Request and Responsibility Checklist
Purpose: A form completed each semester by students to be certified for VA benefits and ensure that students fully understand their responsibility as recipients of VA benefits.
Procedure: Complete the form online.
Processing Time: 3-5 business days (Registrar’s Office) and 6-9 weeks for the VA to process once it is received.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT WE HAVE YOUR CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (COE) ON FILE PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THIS FORM. WE CANNOT PROCESS IT, WITHOUT THE COE.
Questions, please contact VACertifying@umbc.edu