1. Apply for admissions to AGMU
2. Send us your Certificate of Eligibility
   Once your education benefits are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs, you should receive a Certificate of Eligibility by mail. Please provide a copy to your AGMU VA Certifying Official.
3. Submit your VA Certification Request Form
   Once each academic semester, you will need to complete and submit the Certification Request Form with your campus VA Certifying Official in the Registrar’s office
4. Officially Change your Program or University
   Anytime you change your degree program (major) or university, you must submit documentation notifying the Department of Veterans Affairs.
   
   Go to the Veterans Online Application site and complete one of the following documents: VA Form 22-1995 for chapters 30, 33, 1606 or VA Form 22-5495 for chapter 35 only
   
   Upon completion, please provide a copy to your AGMU VA Certifying Official.

The VA makes payment directly to the veteran by (1) direct deposit or (2) mailing a check to the mailing address on file at the VA.

To establish or change your direct deposit information, click on the Direct Deposit Enrollment Form link after you have logged into WAVE.

Changes and enrollments are usually processed the next business day.

Montgomery GI Bill® (Ch 30 and 1606):

If you attend school, you must verify your enrollment each month by using the WAVE or IVR system or by calling the toll free 1-877-823-2378.

Remember that you cannot be paid for a month until the month is over and you verify that you were still in attendance for that month.

Post-9/11 GI Bill® and Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch 31):

The VA will send payment for tuition and fees directly to NSU. Book stipends (if applicable) will be sent to you near the beginning of the term (or once your enrollment is processed).

Any applicable housing allowance will also be sent directly to you at the end of each month for which you have an enrollment.

Dependent and Eligible Spouse (Ch 35):

The VA will pay the student directly via check.

Yes, AGMU offers priority registration for students using VA benefits.

Certificates are issued by the VA after approving a claim for benefits. To submit a claim for benefits, please visit va.gov . Initial claims can be filed on a Form 22-1990.

Processing times vary based on VA workload. On average the Department of Veterans Affairs processes a Certificate of Eligibility within 4-6 weeks.

Have you attended other universities or taken credit-by-examination tests, such as CLEP or DANTES? Our Registrars will evaluate your transcripts and match credits with an AGMU program that’s right for you.

Have you attended ACE-accredited military occupational specialty schools? Credit for military courses and training may be granted, based on formal evaluation by the Registrar and on recommendations published by the American Council on Education (ACE).

There are maximum transfer credit limits in accordance with university policy.

For matters dealing with specific payments or bank accounts, the student needs to contact the VA directly through their Education Benefits hotline, 1-888-442-4551.

The VA will not discuss a student’s personal payment issues with the university, as this constitutes a violation of the Federal Privacy Act.

Address changes can be accomplished by calling 1-888-442-4551.

Request a copy of your DD214 from the National Archives.

Note that the Member 4 copy, which shows the character of your discharge, is preferred for most educational purposes.