Veterans Affairs services for students

Active duty policy and procedures

Students who are called to active duty will need to pay immediate attention to a number of academic, financial, and record concerns prior to their departure from campus.

Required forms

VA forms are required for new and returning students. Go to www.gibill.va.gov and click on Education Forms or Electronic Application Form to access the appropriate form(s). The student must fill out the form(s) completely and send, together with applicable documentation, to the Office of the University Registrar, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5256.

Certification procedures

Procedures for new and transferring students, along with what you need to know to make the certification procedure successful.

Enrollment status certification

The Office of the University Registrar processes enrollment status certification of VA students right after the last day of the add-drop period in each term and subsequent updates or changes in status are done on a weekly basis. For further information and assistance, the Department of Veterans Affairs is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Call their toll-free number at 1(888)-GI BILL 1 (1-888-442-4551) or visit them on the WEB at www.gibill.va.gov.

Information and standards of progress

Veterans, military service personnel, and their qualified dependents intending to use VA benefits should contact the Office of the University Registrar and be aware of the policies listed in Information and standards of progress link. More information available at www.vba.va.gov/ or the facilities locator and directory.