FIRST TIME APPLICANT

Certification sent to Atlanta VA Regional Processing Office

• By Mail
• Sent 120 days prior to 1st day of class (Advance Pay Option Chosen)
  Sent 1st day of class (Advance Pay Option NOT chosen)

____VA Application Form 22-5490 and the following documents:*
(Click here to view downloadable VA education forms)

• Copy of Birth Certificate with both parent's names
• Disability Rating Certificate (optional) or Line of Duty (if deceased) (optional)

____ USC Enrollment Certification Request Form

* A "Certificate of Eligibility" from the VA can substitute for the VA form 22-5490 and the birth certificate.

TRANSFERRING BENEFITS FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL

 Certification sent to Atlanta VA Regional Processing Office

• By mail
• 120 days prior to 1st day of class (Advance Pay Option Chosen)
  1st day of class (Advance Pay Option NOT chosen)

____VA Change Form 22-5495
(Click here to view downloadable VA education forms)

____USC Enrollment Certification Request Form

CONTINUING STUDENT

Certification sent to Atlanta VA Regional Processing Office

• By electronic Transmission

• 120 days prior to 1st day of class (Advance Pay Option Chosen)
  60 days prior to 1st day of class (Advance Pay Option NOT chosen)

____USC Enrollment Certification Request Form