The VA Form 22-1999, known as the Enrollment Certification, is a crucial document for veterans and eligible beneficiaries seeking to use their educational benefits. It serves to certify a student's enrollment status in programs across various institutions, including higher learning, non-college degree programs, flight training, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training. This form, divided into two sides for different types of training, requires accurate completion and submission to ensure that veterans receive the educational benefits to which they are entitled. For a step-by-step guide on how to fill out this form, click the button below.
The VA Form 22-1999, known officially as the Enrollment Certification, plays a critical role in the administration of education benefits for veterans and other qualifying individuals under the various chapters of Title 38, U.S. Code. Serving both institutions of higher learning (IHL) and programs such as flight, correspondence, apprenticeship, or on-the-job training, this form ensures that the necessary information is captured to facilitate the certification and subsequent benefits process. Educational institutions are required to exercise diligence in compliance with Title 38 U.S.C., ensuring courses meet the state's approval, are not redundant for the student, and that any changes in enrollment or unsatisfactory progress are reported within the stipulated timeframe. For those institutions privately owned, there are specific prohibitions regarding the certification of owners or officers of the school. Additionally, the form plays a crucial role in the administration of the Yellow Ribbon Program, advance payment requests, and for those eligible, accelerated payments aiming to support veterans in high-demand fields or programs. The burden of reporting and certification falls on the certifying officials of these institutions, who must navigate the dual sides of the form depending on the type of training being certified. With an expiration date and a respondent burden time listed, the form mandates concise yet thorough information submission within a framework designed to support the educational and professional advancement of veterans and their beneficiaries.
OMB Control No. 2900-0073
Respondent Burden: 10 minutes
Expiration Date: 06/30/2021
INSTRUCTIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR
VA ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATION (VA FORM 22-1999)
IMPORTANT: Use Side A for Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) or schools providing non-college degree (NCD) training. Use Side B for flight, correspondence, and apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs. Use the VA-ONCE (VA Online Certification) application to file this information electronically. Contact your Education Liaison Representative (ELR) for assistance.
Read the Certifications below before completing EITHER Items 19D and 19E on Side A OR Items 12D and 12E on Side B. COMPLETE ONLY ONE SIDE OF THIS FORM. If completing Side B, pull out the carbon and reverse before completing that side. Ensure that VA Copy 1 is on top.
CERTIFICATIONS
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT:
(1)This institution has exercised reasonable diligence in meeting all applicable requirements of Title 38, U.S. Code, and any failure by the institution to meet any requirements of the law will be reported promptly to VA;
(2)The course or courses certified are approved by the State Approving agency and are generally acceptable to meet requirements for the student's educational, professional, or vocational objective;
(3)No course certified is a repetition of any course previously satisfactorily completed except as permitted by VA regulations;
(4)This institution holds no power of attorney agreement authorizing the institution to negotiate VA educational assistance allowance checks;
(5)FOR PRIVATELY OWNED SCHOOLS: The student certified is not an owner or officer of the school nor is the student certified as an official authorized to sign enrollment certifications;
(6)This institution agrees to report promptly to VA any enrollment change and any change due to unsatisfactory progress, conduct, or attendance. Promptly means within 30 days of the enrollment change. (Except for students receiving benefits under chapter 33, the institution need not report an enrollment change for a student who was in full-time attendance before the change and in full-time attendance after the enrollment change.);
(7)Check "Yes," if the student is a Yellow Ribbon Program participant;
(8A) LOCATION(S) ZIP CODE: The Zip Code entered is the Zip Code associated with the course hours as reported in this block where the student is physically participating in the course or courses certified.
(8B) FOR ENROLLMENTS UNDER CHAPTERS 30, 32, 33, 1606, and 1607: All the 85-15 ratio requirements have been satisfied.
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING OR SCHOOLS PROVIDING NON-COLLEGE DEGREE TRAINING
(9)FOR ENROLLMENTS REQUESTING ADVANCE PAYMENT: It is agreed that the initial check for this enrollment period will be mailed to the school for temporary care and delivery to the student upon registration but not more than 30 days before the commencement of training. It is understood that the completion of a certificate of delivery will normally be required upon delivery of the advance payment;
(10)IF CERTIFYING "GUEST STUDENT", place the name of the primary institution in Item 17, "Remarks";
(11)FOR NONCREDIT DEFICIENCY, REMEDIAL, OR REFRESHER COURSES: The courses certified in Item 9B are needed by the student in order to pursue a program of education at this institution.
(12)YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM: If applicable, enter the amount of Yellow Ribbon Program contributions your institution is making on behalf of the student for each term, quarter, or semester. If the Yellow Ribbon Program will be used to cover all or a portion of any out of State charges, enter the net total out of State charges assessed the student.
FLIGHT TRAINING
(13)The student has a Private Pilot's Certificate. I certify that a copy of the student's Class II Medical Certificate as of the beginning date of the course is on file at this institution. If the student is enrolled in an Airline Transport Pilot course, I certify that a copy of the student's valid Class I Medical Certificate as of the beginning date of the course is on file at this institution. For all initial enrollment certifications, I have placed the name and date of the medical certificate in Item 11, "Remarks" on Side B.
APPRENTICESHIP AND OTHER OJT PROGRAMS
(14)The employer will immediately notify VA once the trainee receives the journeyman wage. Exceptions to this rule include training on a Davis- Bacon job, or a job in a geographic location with a different wage scale.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
ADVANCE PAYMENT INFORMATION - Veterans and other claimants must complete Items 15A and 15B on Side A to request an advance payment of education benefits. Upon receipt of a timely request and enrollment information, VA will pay the veteran or claimant an advance payment of his or her education benefits. An advance payment is part of the first month and the second month's education benefits. VA will send the payment to the veteran's school for delivery to the veteran or other claimant upon entry into training.
ACCELERATED PAYMENT INFORMATION - Claimants must complete Items 16A and 16B on Side A to request an accelerated payment. Chapter 30, 1606, and 1607 beneficiaries (or beneficiaries receiving transfer-of-entitlement benefits under these chapters) qualify for an accelerated payment. An accelerated payment can only be paid under chapter 30 to claimants in a high technology program. (A list of programs is on the Internet at "www.gibill.va.gov".) An accelerated payment can only be paid under chapters 1606 or 1607 for claimants pursuing a program to qualify for accelerated payment, the cost of the program must exceed twice the amount of education benefits otherwise payable for that training.
VA FORM
22-1999
SUPERSEDES VA FORM 22-1999, JUN 2011,
JUN 2018
WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.
Privacy Act Notice: VA will not disclose information collected on this form to any source other than what has been authorized under the Privacy Act of 1974 or Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations 1.576 for routine uses (i.e., VA sends educational forms or letters with a veteran's identifying information to the veteran's school or training establishment to (1) assist the veteran in the completion of claims forms or (2) VA obtains further information as may be necessary from the school for VA to properly process the veteran's education claim or to monitor his or her progress during training) as identified in the VA system of records, 58VA21/22/28, Compensation, Pension, Education and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Records - VA, and published in the Federal Register. Your obligation to respond is required to obtain or retain benefits. While you do not have to respond, VA cannot pay the student any further education benefits until we receive the information. We cannot pay the student any education benefits until we receive this information (38 U.S.C. 3684). Your responses are confidential (38 U.S.C. 5701). Information submitted is subject to verification through computer matching programs with other agencies.
Respondent Burden: We need this information to determine the student's eligibility for education benefits and the proper amount payable. Title 38, United States Code, allows us to ask for this information. We cannot pay the student any education benefits until we receive this information which schools are required to submit (38 U.S.C. 3684). We estimate that you will need an average of 10 minutes to review the instructions, find the information, and complete this form. VA cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless a valid OMB control number is displayed. You are not required to respond to a collection of information if this number is not displayed. Valid OMB control numbers can be located on the OMB Internet Page at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. If desired, you can call 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to get information on where to send comments or suggestions about this form.
VA FORM 22-1999, JUN 2018
NOTE: Tear off and read the Instruction and Certification Sheet before completing the form.
Side
VA ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATION
A
IMPORTANT: Side A is for Institutions of Higher Learning or schools offering non-degree training.
1. NAME OF STUDENT (First, Middle, Last)
2. VA FILE NO. (For chapter 35, include suffix. For Transferability
cases, enter the veteran's social security number)
3. CURRENT ADDRESS OF STUDENT
4. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF STUDENT (If not entered in Item 2)
5. TYPE OF TRAINING
6. A. NAME OF PROGRAM
UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE DEGREE
FARM COOPERATIVE
6. B. IS STUDENT MATRICULATED AT YOUR FACILITY? (For VA
GRADUATE OR ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL
purposes, a student is matriculated when formally admitted as
NON-COLLEGE DEGREE
COOPERATIVE (Not Farm)
a degree seeking student)
YES
NO
GUEST STUDENT
6. C. IS PARENT SCHOOL LETTER ON FILE?
(Supplemental School)
(Complete Item 6. C.)
7. YELLOW RIBBON RECIPIENT
ENROLLMENT DATA
8.A.
LOCATION(S)
ZIP CODE
9. COURSES TAKEN
11. CHARGES
8. B. ENROLLMENT EFFECTIVE
CREDIT HOUR COURSE(S)
NON-CREDIT
10. CLOCK
HOURS
FOR PERIODS
DATES (Month, Day, Year)
TAKEN
TAKEN BY
REMEDIAL/
PER WEEK
OF INSTRUCTION
DISTANCE
DEFICIENCY/
IN-RESIDENCE
LEARNING
REFRESHER
BEGIN
END
A. HOURS
B. HOURS
C. HOURS
TUITION AND FEES
12.YELLOW RIBBON
PROGRAM
A. AMOUNT
B. OUT OF
STATE
CHARGES
13.TRAINING TIME
(Graduate or
Advanced
Professional
Program)
14.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND FARM CO-OP COURSES
A. HIGH SCHOOLS APPROVED ON A UNIT BASIS (Enter the number of high B. FARM CO-OP ONLY (Is student pursuing course concurrently with substantially
school units for which the student is enrolled)
full-time agricultural employment averaging at least 40 hours per week?)
YES NO
ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUEST - (Note: Advance payment is not accelerated payment.) (See Special Instructions.)
I REQUEST AN
ADVANCE PAYMENT
15. A. SIGNATURE OF STUDENT (Sign in ink)
15. B. DATE SIGNED
ACCELERATED PAYMENT REQUEST
(Note: Accelerated payment is not advance payment.) (See Special Instructions.)
I am requesting an accelerated payment under either chapter 30, 1606, or 1607. If I am requesting payment under chapter 30, I certify I intend to seek employment in one of the following industries: Biotechnology, Life Science Technologies, Opto-electronics, Computers and Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer-integrated Manufacturing, Material Design, Aerospace, Weapons, or Nuclear Technology.
ACCELERATED PAYMENT
(All Chapters)
16. A. SIGNATURE OF STUDENT (Sign in ink)
16. B. DATE SIGNED
17. REMARKS
NOTE - Complete Item 18 only if course(s) are contracted out to another school or are given at a branch location other than shown in Item 19B. Do not complete Item 18 if course(s) are taken at a branch or extension of a school as defined in 38 CFR 21.4266(c).
18. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACT SCHOOL OR BRANCH LOCATION
CERTIFICATIONS - The provisions described in paragraphs (1) through (14) on the attached sheet are certified.
19. A. FACILITY CODE
19. B. SCHOOL NAME AND ADDRESS
19. C. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
19. D. SIGNATURE OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL (Sign in ink)
19. E. DATE SIGNED
NOTE: Tear off the Instructions and Certifications sheet before completing the form.
IMPORTANT: Side B is for flight, correspondence, and apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs.
OMB Control No. 2900-0073 Respondent Burden: 10 minutes Expiration Date: 06/30/2021
B
2. VA FILE NO. (For chapter 35, include suffix. For transferability
5. NAME OF PROGRAM
6. TYPE OF TRAINING
7. CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING (Not Flight)
CORRESPONDENCE
APPRENTICESHIP OR OTHER ON-THE-JOB
VOCATIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING (See Instructions)
8. A. CREDIT ALLOWED FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND TRAINING
8. B. DATE TRAINING BEGAN
DUAL
SOLO
GROUND SCHOOL
CERTIFICATES AND RATINGS
IN CURRENT COURSE
8. C. NUMBER OF HOURS/UNITS OF INSTRUCTION IN CURRENT COURSE
8. D. TOTAL CHARGES
PRE-AND POST
OTHER
FLIGHT
$
CORRESPONDENCE TRAINING
IMPORTANT: A VA Form 22-1999c, Certificate of Affirmation of Enrollment Agreement, MUST be signed by this student and accompany this certification form before VA can authorize payment for this correspondence course.
9.A. DATE FIRST LESSON SENT TO STUDENT
9. B. NUMBER OF LESSONS FOR
9. C. CHARGE PER LESSON TO
9. D. WERE ANY LESSONS SERVICED BEFORE THE
WHICH STUDENT IS ENROLLED
STUDENT
DATE ENTERED IN ITEM 9. A?
(If "Yes," show lesson number and
date serviced in Item 11, "Remarks")
APPRENTICESHIP AND OTHER ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
IMPORTANT: A signed copy of the training agreement outlining the training program and wage scale as approved by the State Approving agency or VA, or for apprentices, any document signed by the trainee incorporating this agreement by reference must be attached to this form. (Show monthly number of hours worked to date in Item 11, "Remarks.")
10.A. LOCATION(S) ZIP CODE
10.B. TRAINING DATES
(Month, Day, Year)
BEGINNING
ENDING
10. C. TYPE OF TRAINING
APPRENTICESHIP
OTHER-ON-THE-JOB
10. D. NUMBER OF
10. E. NUMBER OF
TRAINEE IS EMPLOYED
HOURS IN STANDARD
WORK WEEK
IN TRAINING PROGRAM
HRS.
11. REMARKS
12. A. FACILITY CODE
12. B. SCHOOL NAME AND ADDRESS
12. C. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
12. D. SIGNATURE OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL (Sign in ink)
12. E. DATE SIGNED
Once you decide to use the VA Form 22-1999 for enrollment certification, whether for Institutions of Higher Learning, Non-College Degree training, flight training, correspondence, or apprenticeship/on-the-job training programs, it's crucial to follow the specific instructions provided for each section meticulously. This form plays an essential role in the processing of educational benefits, and accurate completion ensures timely and correct payments. Below are the general steps to fill this form accurately.
Remember, this completed form is crucial for the student to receive their education benefits, and timely submission is essential. Should you have any questions during this process, contacting your Education Liaison Representative (ELR) can provide you with the assistance needed.
The VA Form 22-1999, also known as the Enrollment Certification, serves multiple critical functions in the administration of veterans' education benefits. Primarily, it is used by educational institutions to certify veterans' enrollment status, the type of training, and their eligibility for benefits under various VA programs. This form is crucial for veterans to receive their education benefits, as it verifies their enrollment in approved courses and programs.
Education and training institutions are responsible for completing the VA Form 22-1999. This includes schools offering higher education degrees, non-college degree programs, flight training, correspondence training, and apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs. The form is used to certify the enrollment and attendance of students receiving VA education benefits.
The form requires detailed information about the student's program of study, including:
Education institutions can submit the VA Form 22-1999 electronically using the VA-ONCE (VA Online Certification) application. This system streamlines the process, making it more efficient for institutions to certify enrollment for multiple students receiving VA benefits.
No, students themselves cannot complete or submit the VA Form 22-1999. It is the responsibility of the educational institution or training program to complete and submit this form on behalf of their students receiving VA education benefits. This ensures that the VA receives accurate and verified information directly from the educational providers.
If there is a change in a student’s enrollment status, such as dropping a course or changing programs, the educational institution must report this change to the VA within 30 days. This timely reporting is essential for adjusting the student’s benefits accordingly and to avoid overpayments or delays in benefits.
The VA Form 22-1999 must be submitted at the beginning of each term or semester to certify the student's enrollment for that period. Additionally, any changes in enrollment status during the term must be reported through an updated submission.
While there are no strict deadlines for submitting the VA Form 22-1999, it is in the student's best interest for educational institutions to submit it as soon as enrollment is confirmed. Delays in submission can lead to delays in the disbursement of education benefits to the student.
Filling out the VA Form 22-1999 can be daunting, but it's crucial to get it right to ensure you receive your educational benefits without a hitch. Here are five common mistakes you'll want to avoid to streamline your application process:
By sidestepping these errors, you can help assure that your VA Form 22-1999 is completed accurately, which aids in the swift processing of your education benefits. Remember, it's about giving clear, complete, and correct information to help the VA help you. And if you ever get stuck, don't hesitate to reach out to your Education Liaison Representative (ELR) — they're there to assist.
When applying for education benefits or changing your educational plans, filling out the VA Form 22-1999 is a crucial first step for veterans and service members. However, this form is often just one piece of the puzzle. To ensure you have all the necessary documentation in place, here's a list of other forms and documents that might be used alongside the VA Form 22-1999.
Properly completing and submitting the required forms and documents is vital to accessing your VA education benefits. Whether you're starting a new program, transferring schools, or making other changes to your education plan, ensure you have the correct paperwork in order. Always consult with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or education counselor if you need assistance or have questions about your benefits and the forms required.
The VA Form 22-1999 is designed for enrollment certification in various educational and training programs for veterans. Several other forms and documents share similarities with it, focusing on different aspects of benefits, certifications, and educational endeavors for veterans or the general public. Here are eight similar documents:
These documents serve a range of educational and training purposes for different populations, highlighting the broad spectrum of support available for educational advancement in the United States, with the VA Form 22-1999 specifically aiding veterans in maximizing their entitled benefits.
Filling out the VA Form 22-1999 is a critical step for institutions certifying the enrollment of students under VA educational benefit programs. To ensure a smooth process, here are ten essential do's and don'ts:
By following these guidelines, institutions can ensure they accurately certify student enrollments for VA educational benefits, thereby helping students to receive their benefits in a timely manner.
Misconceptions about the VA Form 22-1999, which deals with the enrollment certification for veterans' education benefits, can lead to confusion and errors in benefit application and processing. Here are six common misunderstandings explained:
Use for All Educational Benefits: Some believe VA Form 22-1999 is used for all types of educational benefits. In reality, it is specifically for institutions to certify enrollment for students seeking VA education benefits under various chapters, primarily for those attending higher learning institutions, taking non-college degree programs, and involved in flight, correspondence, apprenticeship, or on-the-job training programs.
Student's Responsibility to Submit: Another misconception is that it's the student's responsibility to submit this form. However, it is the educational institution or training program that must complete and submit VA Form 22-1999 to the VA, based on the student's enrollment information.
Application for Education Benefits: Some might confuse VA Form 22-1999 as an application form for VA education benefits. This form is not an application but a certification of enrollment provided by the institution. Veterans and eligible family members must apply for benefits using other VA forms before enrollment can be certified through this document.
One-Time Submission: The idea that this form is only submitted once is incorrect. Educational institutions must submit VA Form 22-1999 for every term or semester to certify the student's continued enrollment and to ensure the accurate calculation and continuation of benefits.
No Need for Update on Changes: It's wrongly assumed that once the form is submitted, no updates are necessary. If there are changes in the veteran's or eligible family member's enrollment status, course load, or program, the institution must report these changes to the VA promptly to adjust benefits accordingly.
Advance Payment Requests Managed by Students: Some believe that requests for advance payments are managed directly by students with the VA. In fact, the request for advance payment is part of the VA Form 22-1999 process, where the institution certifies the student's eligibility for this option, and it is then processed by the VA based on this certification.
Correcting these misconceptions is crucial for both educational institutions and beneficiaries to ensure veterans and their dependents receive the educational benefits they are entitled to without unnecessary delays or complications.
Filling out the VA Form 22-1999 is a critical step for educational institutions to certify the enrollment of veterans or their beneficiaries, ensuring they receive their entitled benefits. Here are some key takeaways to understand and make the process smoother:
The completion and submission of VA Form 22-1999 are not just bureaucratic steps but are integral in ensuring veterans and their beneficiaries receive the educational benefits to which they are entitled. Institutions play a critical role in this process and must approach the task with diligence and care to support their students effectively.
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