Veterans' Benefits
Today's GI Bill
Visit the Web site sponsored by the American Council on Education to provide Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits guidance.
Admission
For admission information for the University of Richmond, please visit one of the following Web sites:
- School of Continuing Studies Admissions
- University of Richmond School of Law Admissions
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Graduate Business Admissions
Registration
Only when students have been admitted to the University will they be eligible to register for courses. Only those courses within the student's program of study are eligible to count toward veterans benefits.
Program Selection
Veterans receiving educational benefits may select any program leading to a degree offered at the University of Richmond upon approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Only one program may be pursued under certification for benefits. If the veteran decides to major in two programs at the same time, only one will be certified. The VA will not pay for courses that were taken under an unapproved program after the approved program is completed.
Veterans may receive VA benefits for a second degree and for courses taken after completion of a first degree.
Veterans may change a program of study and continue to receive benefits if the new program is approved by Veterans Affairs.
Veterans' Education Benefits
After the admission process is complete and the student has registered for courses, it is necessary to submit the following paperwork to the Veterans Affairs Certifying Official in the Registrar's Office at the University of Richmond:
- Certificate of Eligibility - After you have applied for and been approved for benefits, you will be issued a Certificate of Eligibility.
- Veterans Education Agreement Form – Available online or in person at the Registrar's Office.
Enrollment certifications for most benefits are processed approximately one week before the start of classes each semester. Enrollment for recipients of Post 9-11 GI Bill benefits will be certified after the drop/add period each semester. If at any time the student's initial enrollment changes, it is his or her responsibility to contact the school certifying official to avoid payment problems.
Dependents Qualifying for Eligibility
All questions concerning eligibility to receive benefits, including child and/or spouse eligibility, are to be referred to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1-888-442-4551.
Benefit Payment
Information about qualifying pay rates and payment due dates is available only through direct contact between the student and the Department of Veterans Affairs. They can be reached on-line at gibill.va.gov or by telephone at 1-888-442-4551.
Veterans benefits can only be used for courses leading towards graduation requirements in the approved program. Courses cannot be repeated if the course requirements have already been met. Additionally, payments cannot be issued for incomplete grades. Exceptions may occur in the case of approved mitigating circumstances. For complete information on appropriate use of benefits, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at gibill.va.gov or 1-888-442-4551.
Certification Using Veterans' Standards of Progress
Students using veterans' benefits are required to uphold the same standards of progress as all other students enrolled at the University of Richmond. For details regarding academic procedures, graduation, academic standing, and other important policies, please refer to the appropriate school catalog:
Jessica Albertson, Student Information Specialist
E-mail: jalberts@richmond.edu
Phone: (804) 289-8408
Fax: (804) 287-6578
Mailing Address:
Office of the University Registrar
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
For tuition billing questions, the University's Student Accounts Office can be contacted at (804) 289-8147.
