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Our step-by-step guide to getting started at UND using military, veteran, or dependent education benefits. From applying to UND and submitting your VA paperwork to verifying enrollment and connecting with campus support services, here is everything you need to get started.
1. Apply to UND
Indicate service member, veteran, or military-affiliated on your UND application.
If you did not indicate your military status on your application, complete the Residency Student Status in your Campus Connection account and attach your DD-214 or COE.
Questions?
UND Admissions
701.777.3000
admissions@UND.edu
2. VA Education Application for Benefits
Visit U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to apply for your educational benefits and receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE or NOBE) mailed to you.
*Dependents must apply for benefits under their own name.
3. Use your Benefits
Complete the Veteran Certification Application each semester you wish to use your VA education benefits at UND.
Veteran Certification Application
In order to successfully complete the application you will need to attach a copy of your COE or NOBE and Aerospace students must also submit their medical certificate. You will receive a confirmation email when successfully completed.
4. Meet with your Academic Advisor
Declare a major and have your academic advisor assist you in selecting classes that are necessary for your desired degree plan (the VA will not fund courses outside of declared degree plans).
Questions?
UND Academic Advising
701.777.2117
5. Verify your Attendance Monthly
IF USING CH 1606 OR CH 30: Verify your attendance by calling 1.877.823.2378 at the end of each month for the VA to disperse pay.
IF USING CH 33: Verify your attendance by calling 1.888.442.4551 at the end of each month for the VA to disperse pay.
Text Message opt in: Students with a U.S. mobile phone number can use text messages as a simple option for verifying monthly enrollment. You will receive a text informing you that you’ve been registered to receive texts for enrollment verification. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive an opt-in text.
- Reply “YES” to opt in. The text message link will expire 14 days (about 2 weeks) after receipt, so please respond within that time frame.
6. Military Dependents
Dependents (spouses and children*) of service members/veterans can receive ND residency tuition rates at UND. Complete the Residency form, and attach the Service Members DD-214 and Birth or Marriage Certificate.
*Stepchildren should submit all 3 to show legal relationships.
Questions?
UND Veteran & Military Services
701.777.3363
vets@UND.edu
Contact and Resource Guide
UND Veteran & Military Services
The office is in McCannel Hall, Room 170. It includes Certifying Officials and a Veteran Lounge. Students should email documents and questions to vets@UND.edu.
*Approved Federal Tuition Assistance forms should be sent to heidi.smart@UND.edu for processing.
Regional VA Office
Phone: 888.442.4551
The VA's National Call Center answers general inquiry questions students may have about benefits or the status of their application. Students can also visit their website and upload documents or inquire about benefits through their “Ask a Question” link.
Campus Support
UND offers a range of campus support services to help military-affiliated students thrive academically, personally, and professionally.
The “Parent” school is the institution issuing the students degree.
The “Guest” school is the institution where the student is taking credits with the
expectation that those credits will be transferred.
A Parent Letter is required from the student’s degree-granting institution and is sent to the Guest school in order for a student’s credits to be submitted to the VA. This letter allows the guest school to certify credits for a student, knowing that those credits will count towards a degree at the parent school.
Send Parent Letter (UND is the Degree-Granting Institution)
Items UND needs from the student in order to send a parent letter:
Email this information to the UND Veteran & Military Services office at vets@UND.edu.
- Student’s Name
- Student ID Number
- Student’s Last 4 digits of SSN
- GI Bill Chapter (and at what rate if applicable)
- Guest School’s Name
- Guest School’s VA Certifying Official’s Contact Information (name, email and phone)
- Class Info (needed for each course taken at the guest school)
- Class Number (ex: POLS 503)
- Class Name (Business and Government)
- Number of college credits issued for class
If the course doesn’t fall under the degree plan:
- The student must provide documentation from their advisor that the course will count towards their graduation requirements.
It is up to the student to ensure that he/she is actually VA Certified at Guest School.
Awaiting Parent Letter from Another Institution (Guest School)
What does the student need to do:
- Inform your VA Certifying Official to send a Parent Letter to UND; this is needed to verify that the courses will transfer towards the student’s degree.
- Send the Parent Letter to UND’s Veteran & Military Services. This will notify our office that you will be taking class(es) at UND and that your courses should be certified.
Once UND receives the Parent Letter from the school, UND will submit your Certification to the VA.
Questions?
Please contact UND Veteran & Military Services:
701.777.3363
vets@UND.edu
Visit the VA Transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits webpage to find out if you can transfer any of your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or dependents.