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Resources for schools

Trainings, resources, guides, and information on GI Bill® programs created for school administrators and certifying officials.

Handbooks

  • Access the School Certifying Official Handbook online.

  • Access the Employer’s Certification Handbook for OJT/APP Programs.

  • Access the Veteran Readiness And Employment’s Certifying Official Handbook.

Trainings and webinars

  • Essential training for VA student enrollment certifications and compliance.

  • Access to the training portal for school officials.

  • Join our office hours and webinars for information on the GI Bill, related legislation, and processes.

  • Subscribe to the GovDelivery mailing list to receive updates and other routine communications from Education Service about trainings, office hours, and more.

Program approval information

  • Use the Web Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS) to identify educational institutions offering programs approved for Veterans training.

  • Search WEAMS for approved Licensing and Certifications and Test Prep Courses by country and state.

  • Search WEAMS to identify approved National Exams such as ACT, CLEP, MCAT, and more.

  • Identify general approval guidelines for programs of education broken down by various types of training programs.

  • Identify general approval guidelines for programs of education offered at foreign institutions.

  • Discover the process and criteria for VA approval of on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs.

  • Understand the guidelines required by schools receiving federal funding through the GI Bill.

  • Find information for schools considering initial or continued participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

  • Find out how you can contact your State Approving Agency.

Upload files to VA

  • Upload forms and other accepted documents supporting compliance actions, designating or removing certifying officials, and more.

Accepted forms
Other accepted documents
  • Compliance documents requested to support a scheduled compliance activity at your institution
  • Electronic Fund Transfer and Tax ID Updates
  • Requests for centralized certification

Other resources for schools

Access Enrollment Manager
User guides and essential information
Quick Start Guides
Updates
For schools
Resources to share with students

  • Learn how the GI Bill works and explore options Veterans have to pay for school or training.

  • Compare and calculate GI Bill benefits at VA approved schools.

  • Check program rate tables and determine how much of the full benefit rate Veterans can receive.

  • Explore additional GI Bill benefits and alternative programs for Veterans, National Guard, and Reserve members ineligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

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