Veterans Information

Benefits Certification Process: I am ...

I. Attending UND and have never received Veterans Education Benefits

• Please review the criteria for each Education Benefit (listed on the right) and complete the appropriate application for your needs.
• Return the application to the UND Veteran and Military Services office with a copy of your DD214.
• The Department of Veterans Affairs will process your application.
• If you qualify, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility, indicating the type of benefit(s), number of months remaining, and the benefit(s) expiration date.
• The Veteran Certifying Official at UND will prepare an enrollment certification based on the number of credits you are registered for and submit the certification to the DVA.
• Processing may take 6-10 weeks before payment authorization.

II. Attending UND and previously received benefits at another school

• Complete a 22-1995 form (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training).
• Return the application to the UND Veteran and Military Services office.
• If you qualify, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility, indicating the type of benefit(s), number of months remaining, and the benefit(s) expiration date.
• The Veteran Certifying Official at UND will prepare an enrollment certification based on the number of credits you are registered for and submit the certification to the DVA.
• Processing may take 6-10 weeks before payment authorization.

III. Maintaining my student status

All students receiving educational benefits are required by law to keep the UND Veteran Certifying Official informed of the following:

• UND VA Enrollment Worksheet - must be filled out each semester after you register
• Enrollment Status
• Any credit changes or withdrawals
• Change in degree or program
• Address changes
• Change in dependents