Certification Request
PLEASE COMPLETE A NEW CERTIFICATION REQUEST EVERY SEMESTER.
A new Certification of Enrollment Request must be submitted for each term that you want to use your VA educational benefits. Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms are all considered separate terms by the VA. Terms not requested will not be certified. Late submissions and/or inaccurate information may cause a delay in the distribution of VA benefit payments.
Matriculated students are encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) BEFORE the term begins. The FAFSA should be re-submitted each February.
PLEASE READ: To send this request to the school certifying official, please remember to click the “Submit” button at the end of the webform. Submitting this form does NOT guarantee a VA payment, as the VA determines eligibility and benefits. Also, unsatisfactory attendance or academic progress can make you ineligible for VA benefits.
A Note on Delayed VA Payment
The University of Maine will not deny a student access to classrooms, libraries or other institutional facilities, make the student borrow money to cover the cost while waiting for payment from the VA or charge a student a late fee or penalty while we are awaiting payment from the VA for tuition and fees. If the balance due is not related to tuition and fees, UMaine may implement the same holds or penalties that apply to students not using Chapter 33 or Chapter 31 benefits.
The University of Maine requires that students wishing to use their Chapter 33 or Chapter 31 benefits submit a certification request online. In addition to this request, students are also required to submit a Certificate of Eligibility, a VA Form 28-1905, or a Statement of Benefits from the VA no later than the first day of classes.
This policy is written to comply with Section 103, PL 115-407, and ends when the VA makes payment or 90 days after the date the school certifies or invoices for tuition and fees, provided the student submitted the required request for certification and required documentation outlining benefit eligibility.
QUESTIONS: If you have any questions while completing this request, please contact our office at um.veterans@maine.edu.