Veterans Certification Request (VCR)

This form is for students who are either already enrolled at Cleveland State University and are receiving VA benefits, OR who are newly enrolled and looking to begin receiving benefits.

*Please note that a form is required for each semester you wish to certify.

Student Information

CSUID

Email Address

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Social Security Number (Required for Certification)

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Please indicate the semester you wish to certify.

Funding Program Information

Select your approved funding program.

Veteran Chapter

Chapter 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill Select Reserve

Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill

Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehab and Employment

Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill

Chapter 35 - Federal Dependents Education Assistance

Qualification Information

What is your Major/Program at CSU?

Have you officially changed your major since your last certification?

(Example: Pre-Biology to Biology, Undecided to Criminal Justice, etc.)

Yes

  Please enter your new official major as it appears in CampusNet:

⚠️ Reminder: The VA only pays for courses that are part of your declared degree program. If your major has changed, please ensure it is officially updated in CampusNet before submitting your certification.

Are you submitting this form to report a change in your schedule after a previous certification this semester?
**Use this form to notify us of all changes. Do not send changes by email. All schedule adjustments must be submitted through this form to ensure timely and accurate VA certification.

(Example: You dropped a class and are now enrolled in fewer credit hours)

Yes

Please explain the adjustment here: 
  Example: "I was certified at 12 credit hours, but dropped one course. I'm now enrolled in 6 credit hours."

Do you have any other issues which may affect your VA Benefits this semester?

Examples might include but are not limited to:

-changing benefits before or during semester
-taking a co-op
-benefits running out during term
-taking classes at another institution concurrently
-taking a course that cannot be certified as it is not part of your degree
-taking a course that cannot be certified as you are retaking to achieve a higher grade not required by your major

Do you have any other issues which may affect your VA Benefits this semester?

Examples might include but are not limited to:

Yes

If yes, please provide the details.

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What type of support services are you looking for as a Veteran?

Compliance Statements and Signature

The completion of this form authorizes the Office of Veteran Success to implement benefits on my behalf and contact the VA to confirm my eligibility. I understand that I must complete this form each semester I am enrolled in order to receive benefits. I understand it is my responsibility to notify the Office of Veteran Success immediately upon adding, dropping or withdrawing from a course.

If I am utilizing Chapter 31, I agree to work with my VRE counselor on all matters related to securing the necessary funding and paperwork. I understand that the VRE office is the primary contact for all matters related to this chapter and that CSU's Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Support Service Office have limited support related to Chapter 31.

The submission of this form confirms my certification that all courses listed on my schedule will apply toward my degree, either because they are required or will serve as electives. Additionally, I confirm that all the information on this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Cleveland State University is authorized to release any information about my school record to the Veterans Administration as needed, as outlined in The Buckley Amendment (Public Law 93-380), which mandates that institutions receiving Federal funds administered by the Department of Education must obtain the student's consent to release information from school records.

Please upload a .pdf copy of your Certificate of Eligibility issued by the VA.
(Cleveland State University must have a Certificate of Eligibility on file, if you have already submitted a certificate to us for a prior semester, an additional submission is not required.)

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