Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Chapter 35 benefits
Chapter 35 students are responsible for making all payments to the school for tuition & fees, housing fees, and meal plans. The VA will send their funding directly to the account provided to the VA when completing the application. To change your banking contact the VA at 800-698-2411 or visit https://www.va.gov/resources/how-to-change-direct-deposit-information-for-va-benefits/
When will I get my first payment?
Typically, you can expect your Monthly Stipend following the first month of class and then at the start of every month thereafter. The VA will pay you a percentage of the full month's rate based on the number of days that you're enrolled in the month. The VA calls this a prorated payment.
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Be advised, the VA does not pay between term breaks and students can expect prorated amounts between breaks.
Why did I not get my first payment?
Ensure VA Enrollment Certification has been submitted.
Did you complete your VA Enrollment Certification Form (ECF) for the term? Here is how to complete the ECF: MVRC - Requesting for VA Certification via MyUWF
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Example: You submit your ECF between 8/12, we certify your courses on 8/13. The VA will not receive the submitted certification until 8/14. This means you would not receive funding on 9/1 as only two weeks and a half has passed since being certified. This is why it is important to submit an ECF as soon as registering for courses.
New Students -ECF submitted but not processed
If you have submitted your ECF but has not been processed, ensure we have all the proper documentation on file. MVRC is unable to process certifications, meaning we will not submit your certification to the VA, until all proper documentation has been received, read more on required documentation here: MVRC - VA Education benefits at UWF *Under Review*
NOTE: It is important to always check your student email as we will notify you on why your ECF is unable to be completed as there may be many other factors.
Debt with the VA - Outstanding balance
If you have withdrawn or received non-punitive grades 30 days before initial payment then you may have an outstanding balance with the VA. If no payment plan has been set up with the VA regarding a withdrawal or received a non-punitive grade (NC grade) then the VA will recover the debt from incoming Monthly rates expected to receive. No funding will be provided to the student until the debt is cleared with the VA, contact them at 888-442-4551 to set up a payment plan or inquiries on debt.
Why is my deferment not reflected on my TransAct?
Ensure you requested for a VA Deferment
A deferment will need to be request when completing your VA Enrollment Certifications Form (ECF), read more here: MVRC - Request for VA deferment - VA Education benefits
Outstand balance with UWF
If you have an outstanding balance for pervious semesters then the deferment can not be applied to your account. Monitor your TransAct through your MyUWF for account balances.
I have a balance but receive CSDVV (State Scholarship)
Be advised, the CSDDV does not pay during Summer semesters. It is student's responsibility to monitor their Account Balances and fees due.
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