Va 22 Template

Va 22 Template

The VA Form 22-1999, also known as the VA Enrollment Certification, is a crucial document used by educational institutions to certify a veteran's enrollment in educational programs. This form is divided into two sides: Side A for Institutions of Higher Learning and non-college degree training, and Side B for flight, correspondence, and apprenticeship training programs. Completing this form accurately is essential for veterans to access their education benefits, so please ensure all required information is provided by clicking the button below.

Table of Contents

The VA Form 22-1999 plays a crucial role in helping veterans access their education benefits. This form is divided into two sides: Side A is for Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) or schools providing non-college degree training, while Side B is designated for flight, correspondence, and apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs. Each side contains specific instructions to ensure accurate completion. For instance, institutions must certify that they meet all legal requirements and provide information about the courses offered. They must also report any changes in a student's enrollment status within 30 days. Additionally, the form allows for requests for advance and accelerated payments, which can be vital for students needing immediate financial support. The VA Form 22-1999 is essential for veterans pursuing education, as it ensures that the necessary information is submitted to the VA for processing their claims.

Va 22 Sample

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

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT:

(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

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT:

(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

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT:

(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.

OMB Control No. 2900-0073

Respondent Burden: 10 minutes

 

Expiration Date: 06/30/2021

 

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?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

NO

 

 

 

 

(Supplemental School)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Complete Item 6. C.)

7. YELLOW RIBBON RECIPIENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

NO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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.

I REQUEST AN

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

 

 

 

 

JUN 2018

22-1999

WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.

 

VA FORM

 

SUPERSEDES VA FORM 22-1999, JUN 2011,

 

NOTE: Tear off the Instructions and Certifications sheet before completing the form.

VA ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATION

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

Side

B

 

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. NAME OF PROGRAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. TYPE OF TRAINING

 

 

 

 

7. CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING (Not Flight)

 

 

 

 

FLIGHT TRAINING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

DUAL

 

SOLO

GROUND SCHOOL

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?

 

 

 

 

YES

 

NO

(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

HOURS

TRAINEE IS EMPLOYED

HOURS IN STANDARD

PER WEEK

WORK WEEK

IN TRAINING PROGRAM

 

HRS.

HRS.

HRS.

HRS.

HRS.

HRS.

 

 

11. REMARKS

CERTIFICATIONS - The provisions described in paragraphs (1) through (14) on the attached sheet are certified.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

VA FORM

22-1999

SUPERSEDES VA FORM 22-1999, JUN 2011,

 

JUN 2018

WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.

 

Document Attributes

Fact Name Details
OMB Control Number 2900-0073
Respondent Burden 10 minutes
Expiration Date 06/30/2021
Purpose of Form Used for VA enrollment certification for education benefits.
Side A Usage For Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) or schools providing non-college degree training.
Side B Usage For flight, correspondence, and apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs.
Certification Requirement Institutions must certify compliance with Title 38, U.S. Code.
Yellow Ribbon Program Check "Yes" if the student is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Advance Payment Initial checks for advance payment will be mailed to the school for delivery to the student.

Va 22: Usage Instruction

Filling out the VA Form 22-1999 is an essential step for students seeking educational benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. This form requires careful attention to detail to ensure that all necessary information is accurately provided. Below are the steps to guide you through the process of completing the form.

  1. Determine which side of the form to use: Use Side A for Institutions of Higher Learning or non-college degree training, and Side B for flight, correspondence, or apprenticeship/on-the-job training programs.
  2. Gather required information: Collect the student's name, VA file number, current address, and Social Security number.
  3. Complete the relevant sections:
    • For Side A: Fill in the student's name, VA file number, current address, Social Security number, type of training, and program name.
    • For Side B: Fill in the same initial information, then complete sections specific to the training type.
  4. Provide enrollment data: Enter details such as location ZIP code, courses taken, training dates, and charges applicable to the student.
  5. Indicate Yellow Ribbon Program participation: If applicable, specify the amount and out-of-state charges.
  6. Sign the form: The student must sign and date the form where indicated, confirming the accuracy of the information provided.
  7. Submit the form: Ensure that the completed form is sent to the appropriate VA office or educational institution for processing.

Once the form is submitted, the VA will review the information provided. If everything is in order, the student will be notified regarding their eligibility for educational benefits. It’s important to keep a copy of the completed form for personal records.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the purpose of VA Form 22-1999?

    VA Form 22-1999 is used for enrollment certification for veterans and service members seeking education benefits. This form is crucial for institutions of higher learning and non-college degree training programs to report student enrollment to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

  2. Who should fill out VA Form 22-1999?

    Only authorized officials from educational institutions should complete this form. Students do not fill it out directly. Institutions must ensure that they provide accurate information regarding the student’s enrollment and the courses being taken.

  3. What are the two sides of the form, and when should each be used?

    There are two sides to VA Form 22-1999:

    • Side A: This side is for Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) or schools providing non-college degree training.
    • Side B: This side is used for flight training, correspondence, and apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs.
  4. What is the significance of the certifications included in the form?

    The certifications on the form confirm that the institution has met all necessary requirements and that the courses are approved. They also ensure that the institution will report any changes in enrollment status to the VA within 30 days.

  5. What is the process for requesting advance or accelerated payments?

    To request an advance payment, the institution must complete Items 15A and 15B on Side A. This payment is part of the first two months of education benefits and is sent to the school for the student. For accelerated payments, Items 16A and 16B must be filled out, and specific eligibility criteria must be met.

  6. How does the Yellow Ribbon Program relate to VA Form 22-1999?

    The Yellow Ribbon Program helps cover tuition and fee costs that exceed the maximum limits set by the VA. Institutions can enter the amount they contribute on the form, which is essential for determining the total benefits a student may receive.

  7. What should institutions do if they need assistance with the form?

    Institutions can contact their Education Liaison Representative (ELR) for help. They can also use the VA-ONCE (VA Online Certification) application to file enrollment information electronically, which simplifies the process.

Common mistakes

Filling out the VA Form 22-1999 can be a straightforward process, but many people make common mistakes that can delay their enrollment certification. One frequent error is failing to select the correct side of the form. Side A is designated for Institutions of Higher Learning or schools offering non-degree training, while Side B is for flight, correspondence, and apprenticeship programs. Selecting the wrong side can lead to unnecessary complications in processing your application.

Another common mistake is not completing all required fields. Each section of the form has specific items that must be filled out accurately. Omitting information, such as the student's Social Security number or VA file number, can result in delays. Ensure that every applicable box is completed to avoid processing setbacks.

People often overlook the importance of signatures. Both the student and the certifying official must sign the form. Without these signatures, the form may be deemed incomplete. Remember, a simple oversight like forgetting to sign can have significant consequences for your benefits.

Many individuals also fail to read the instructions thoroughly. The form contains critical information about what to include in each section. Ignoring these guidelines can lead to incorrect submissions. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the instructions before starting to fill out the form.

Another mistake occurs when individuals do not keep a copy of their completed form. It’s essential to retain a copy for your records. This not only helps you track what you submitted but also serves as a reference for any future inquiries or follow-ups with the VA.

Lastly, some applicants do not double-check their entries before submission. Simple errors, such as typos or incorrect zip codes, can cause delays in processing. A quick review can save you time and ensure that your application moves forward smoothly.

Documents used along the form

The VA Form 22-1999, known as the VA Enrollment Certification, is crucial for veterans seeking educational benefits. However, it often goes hand in hand with several other important forms and documents. Each of these plays a unique role in ensuring that the enrollment process is smooth and compliant with regulations. Here’s a brief overview of six documents commonly associated with the VA Form 22-1999.

  • VA Form 22-1999c: This form, known as the Certificate of Affirmation of Enrollment Agreement, must be signed by the student and submitted alongside the VA Form 22-1999 for correspondence courses. It confirms the student’s commitment to the program.
  • VA Form 22-5490: This is the Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance. It’s used by eligible dependents of veterans to apply for education benefits, providing essential information about their relationship to the veteran.
  • VA Form 22-1990: This form is the Application for VA Education Benefits. It is often the first step for veterans seeking to access their educational benefits, detailing their service and the programs they wish to pursue.
  • VA Form 22-1995: This is the Request to Change Program or Place of Training. Veterans use this form when they want to switch their educational program or institution, ensuring that their benefits are transferred appropriately.
  • VA Form 22-10203: This is the Application for a Certificate of Eligibility for Education Benefits. It helps veterans determine their eligibility for various education programs and benefits under the GI Bill.
  • Training Agreement: For apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs, a signed training agreement is essential. This document outlines the training program, wage scale, and responsibilities of both the trainee and the employer.

Understanding these forms and documents is vital for a seamless experience when applying for educational benefits. Each piece of paperwork serves a specific purpose, ensuring that veterans and their dependents can effectively access the educational opportunities available to them.

Similar forms

The VA Form 22 is an essential document for veterans seeking education benefits. It serves as an enrollment certification for various training programs. Here are five other documents that share similarities with the VA Form 22, along with a brief explanation of how they are alike:

  • VA Form 22-1999: This form is directly related to the VA Form 22, as it is used for enrollment certification in institutions of higher learning. Like the VA Form 22, it requires the institution to provide detailed information about the student’s enrollment and the courses being taken.
  • VA Form 22-1999c: This document is specifically used for correspondence courses. Similar to the VA Form 22, it requires certification of enrollment and additional information about the training, ensuring that the courses meet VA standards.
  • VA Form 21-674: This form is used to apply for educational assistance for dependents of veterans. Like the VA Form 22, it requires information about the student’s enrollment status and the educational program, thereby facilitating the benefits process.
  • VA Form 22-555: Used for vocational rehabilitation, this form shares the purpose of certifying enrollment in a program. It requires similar certifications regarding the institution’s compliance with VA regulations, paralleling the requirements of the VA Form 22.
  • VA Form 22-5490: This form is used for the application for vocational training and education benefits. It is akin to the VA Form 22 in that it collects information about the applicant's training program and ensures that it meets VA guidelines for benefits eligibility.

Each of these forms plays a crucial role in the administration of educational benefits for veterans, ensuring that the necessary information is gathered to facilitate their training and support their educational goals.

Dos and Don'ts

When filling out the VA Form 22-1999, there are several important guidelines to follow. Here are nine things you should and shouldn't do:

  • Do read the instructions carefully before starting the form. Understanding the requirements will help prevent mistakes.
  • Don't complete both Side A and Side B of the form. Choose only one side based on the type of training.
  • Do ensure that all personal information is accurate, including the student's name, VA file number, and social security number.
  • Don't forget to sign the form. An unsigned form may delay the processing of benefits.
  • Do use the correct zip code associated with the course location. This is crucial for proper processing.
  • Don't submit incomplete sections. All required fields must be filled out to avoid delays.
  • Do check for any additional documentation that may be required, such as a training agreement for apprenticeship programs.
  • Don't mix up the types of training. Ensure you are using the correct side for the specific training program.
  • Do keep a copy of the completed form for your records. This can be useful for future reference or in case of any issues.

Misconceptions

Misconceptions about the VA Form 22-1999 can lead to confusion and errors in the enrollment certification process. Here are nine common misconceptions:

  1. It can be completed on either side. Many believe that both sides of the form can be filled out. In reality, only one side should be completed based on the type of training.
  2. Any institution can certify enrollment. Some think that any school can certify enrollment for VA benefits. However, only approved institutions can do so.
  3. Advance payment is the same as accelerated payment. There is confusion between advance and accelerated payments. These are distinct requests with different requirements.
  4. Changes in enrollment do not need to be reported. Some assume that changes in a student's enrollment status can be ignored. Institutions must report changes promptly to the VA.
  5. Only full-time students can receive benefits. This is not true. Part-time students may also qualify for benefits, depending on their circumstances.
  6. All courses are eligible for VA benefits. Not every course qualifies for benefits. Only those approved by the State Approving Agency are eligible.
  7. The form can be submitted electronically without prior approval. Some believe they can submit the form electronically without using the VA-ONCE application. This is incorrect; electronic submissions must follow specific protocols.
  8. All students automatically qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program. This is a misconception. Eligibility for the Yellow Ribbon Program is based on specific criteria that must be met.
  9. Submitting the form late has no consequences. Many think that submitting the form after deadlines is acceptable. Late submissions can delay benefits and cause financial issues for students.

Understanding these misconceptions can help ensure a smoother process for veterans and their educational institutions.

Key takeaways

When filling out and using the VA Form 22-1999, several key points should be kept in mind to ensure accuracy and compliance. Here are ten essential takeaways:

  • Choose the Correct Side: Use Side A for Institutions of Higher Learning or non-college degree training. Use Side B for flight, correspondence, and apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs.
  • Complete Only One Side: Make sure to fill out either Side A or Side B, not both. This helps avoid confusion and ensures proper processing.
  • Use VA-ONCE: The VA Online Certification application allows for electronic filing of this information, streamlining the process.
  • Report Changes Promptly: Institutions must report any changes in enrollment or student progress to the VA within 30 days.
  • Verify Course Approval: Ensure that the courses being certified are approved by the State Approving Agency and meet the student’s educational goals.
  • Advance Payment Requests: If requesting advance payment, complete Items 15A and 15B on Side A. This allows for an initial check to be sent to the school.
  • Accelerated Payment Requests: To request accelerated payment, complete Items 16A and 16B on Side A. This is applicable for certain chapters and programs.
  • Medical Certificates: For flight training, ensure that the appropriate medical certificates are on file at the institution.
  • Yellow Ribbon Program: If applicable, include any contributions made by the institution for the Yellow Ribbon Program to assist with out-of-state charges.
  • Confidentiality Assurance: Information submitted on this form is protected under the Privacy Act, ensuring confidentiality during processing.