Veterans' Affairs

Guidelines for Certification of Veterans' Educational Benefits

Wilmington University programs have been approved for the awarding of benefits to eligible veterans.

The Veterans’ Affairs Office has been established by the University to coordinate veterans’ programs and services. The office provides assistance in applying for educational benefits.

A veteran must be matriculated at Wilmington University prior to certification for educational benefits. A matriculated student is one who:

• Has filed an official University application.
• Has declared the intent to pursue a specific program.
• Has been fully accepted by the University.
• Is registered for a specific course/courses.

Upon verification of a veteran student’s enrollment and his/her satisfactory progress, (prescribed by University guidelines), a Certification of Enrollment will be forwarded to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

It is the responsibility of the veteran to notify the Veterans’ Affairs Coordinator of his/her enrollment status each semester to include any change in that status (Drop, Withdrawal, Change In Credit Hours). Pre-Registration Through An Advisor Or The Registrar Does Not Automatically Register A Veteran For Benefits.

How to Apply for VA Educational Benefits

• Access GI Bill Website at www.gibill.va.gov
• Complete the online application by clicking on the VONAPP link
• Print Signature Page after completing the online application
• Send completed Signature Page to Buffalo Region VA Office (address found on website)
• Submit copy of completed Signature Page to Wilmington University
• Be sure to notify Wilmington University any time you register or change your registration