VA Education Benefits- FAQs & Consent Form



When will my tuition and fees be paid?
VA Education benefits will be applied directly to the student's tuition balance after Date of Record (14 days) from the start of the term to ensure students are participating in their courses/competencies.
What courses can be certified to the VA?
Only courses that are part of an approved program may be certified to the VA.
Can I add or change programs?
Yes, you may change or add a program, but you must notify the Nicolet School Certifying Official immediately.
What if I drop, withdraw, add, or change enrollment in any way during the term?
It is the student's responsibility to notify the School Certifying Official within 5 days of any change in enrollment.
Courses added during the term (CBE) will be certified to the VA at that time and enrollment status will be adjusted.
Drops, withdrawals, or failure to attend classes could result in an over payment, which may require repayment of monies to the VA and/or Nicolet College for tuition and fees, book stipend, and monthly housing stipends.
Can repeated courses be certified to the VA?
Yes, if you fail a class or your program requires a higher grade than the one achieved, you may repeat the course and be certified. You may repeat the course until it is successfully completed, but not just to improve your GPA.
Does the VA fund remedial courses?
Yes, remedial courses can be certified, but only if there is verifiable need established. The VA does not allow remedial courses to be taken online, however.
Can I receive Federal financial aid, scholarships, etc. on top of my VA Education benefits?
Yes, students receiving VA Education Benefits can still receive other financial aid on top of that benefit. However, if the scholarship is tuition specific assistance, a reduction in the amount of tuition assistance will be made to your VA benefits.
Specific Benefit Related Information
Chapter 33- Post 9/11, Chapter 30- MGIB, and Chapter 1606- MGIB SR
Students receiving this benefit must verify their enrollment every month online or by telephone before monthly housing allowance (MHA) funds will be deposited into your bank account.
WI GI Bill
You must maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA to continue to receive these benefits. Should you fall below a 2.0, you will not be eligible for WI GI Bill until your GPA returns to 2.0 or higher.
Chapter 31- VR&E
By signing this form, you are giving the School Certifying Official permission to share your class schedules, grades, and GPA to your VR&E counselor.
I have reviewed the information regarding VA Educational Benefits and understand the terms set forth above. I request that the Nicolet College School Certifying Official certify my enrollment to the VA, monitor my enrollments, and automatically certify my courses each semester as long as I continue enrollment and enroll in my courses before the first day of the term.


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