V.A. Benefits Certification Request

1. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires an enrollment certification for every term you are enrolled. You must submit this form to the Office of the Registrar each term you wish to receive benefits.
2. If you have not done so already, please request your official military transcript be sent to the Office of the Registrar.
3. Only courses that meet degree requirements for the program in which you are enrolled are eligible.
4. If you add or drop a course, withdraw from a course, submit a leave of absence request, or receive an incomplete (I) course grade, please contact the Office of the Registrar. Your benefits may be adjusted based upon the change in your status. You will need to contact the Accounting Office at StudentAR@dmu.edu or 515-271-1473 to determine if repayment of benefits is required.
5. You must notify DMU if your benefits are denied, revoked or exhausted.
6. For information regarding your payment status, please call the VA directly at 1-800-827-1000.

Please Read the Following Important Information

If you are receiving Chapter 30, 1606 or 1607 benefits you are required to certify your attendance each month with the VA.  You verify your attendance via the W.A.V.E. (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment).  You can access the WAVE system through the GI Bill® Home page at www.gibill.va.gov.

If you also plan to receive additional DOD benefits, including Military Tuition Assistance, contact the Office of the Registrar as this may be considered a Duplication of Federal Benefits and is prohibited by law.