Student Checklists

Prospective Student Checklist

This checklist is for prospective students and should be completed prior to being admitted to George Washington (GW) University. It is intended for prospective GW students who plan to use Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits and/or Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance (TA).

Call the VA Benefits Hotline (800-827-1000) to discuss your education benefits.
- Students approved for Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31) benefits should contact their Veteran Readiness Counselor (VRC).
- If you cannot contact your VRC or do not have one assigned, please contact our VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) counselor, Glenn Cassis, at [email protected].
Using VA education benefits? Check WEAMS to confirm your program is approved. If your program is NOT approved, the VA will not pay for your courses.
Using TA? Check TA Decide for a list of GW programs that accept TA. While TA can be used for many programs, only these military affiliated programs are eligible at discounted tuition rates.
Use these side-by-side comparison tools to find the right college for you:
College Navigator
College Scorecard
College Board
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
Learn more about funding options and understanding loans by visiting:
College Financing Plan
Isakson and Roe Compliance Information
Scholarships
GW’s Office of Student Financial Assistance
Contact GW’s Office of Military & Veteran Services (MVS) to speak with one of our School Certifying Officials for additional student support services (benefits, financial, academic, and/or disability counseling).

Admitted Student Using GI Bill®

This checklist is for admitted students approved for the Montgomery GI Bill® (Chapter30), Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) or Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) and should be completed 30-60 days prior to the start of the University semester. Active duty students may also use tuition assistance (TA) in conjunction with their GI Bill®.

Check WEAMS to confirm your program is approved. If your program is NOT approved, the VA will not pay for your courses.
Request a new/updated Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA.
- Call the GI Bill® Hotline (888-442-4551) or visit VA.gov to receive a copy (~30 days by mail)
- Sponsors needing to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill® to dependent(s) can do so by the VA or milConnect.
Submit your COE, dated within the last 2 years, with your GWID to [email protected].
- For your FIRST semester at GW, we will accept a screenshot of your Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits but you still MUST submit your official COE prior to the next semester.
Request certification prior to the start of each University semester via GWeb.
Select Student, then select Access Veteran Certification
Go to the Student Records & Registration Menu tab, select Veteran Menu, then Veteran Certification Request.
- Anyone 100% eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill® automatically qualifies for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
- Submitting certifications after the first Friday of the University semester may result in late fees, interest, and/or financial holds applied to your GW account.
- Adding/dropping credits? You MUST notify our office within 30 days of the change so we can amend your certification to the VA.
  NOTE: Withdrawing (W) after the drop period may affect your benefit and/or result in a debt for you to GW. Please contact our office if you are considering a withdrawal.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Click here for more information about VA education benefits.

Admitted Student Using Veterans Readiness & Employment (VR&E)

This checklist is for admitted students approved for VR&E (Chapter 31) and should be completed 30-60 days prior to the start of the University semester.

Check WEAMS to confirm your program is approved. If your program is NOT approved, the VA will not pay for your courses. Academic worksheets (if applicable) must be completed FIRST by your GW academic advisor. If you do not have one, please contact your Program Director or admissions team. THEN email the completed worksheet to [email protected] for SCO information.
Contact your Veteran Readiness Counselor (VRC) to have them submit ONE authorization for tuition/fees, books, and supplies using vendor ID 53019658406. VRCs NEED to know:
- SCO contact information: April Clark | 202-994-9570 | [email protected]. DO NOT email authorizations directly to the SCO's personal inbox.
- Authorizations must start on/before the earliest class start date for the semester and end on/after the last class end date.
- Technology items (laptop, hard drive, etc.) must have a separate line item.
- Transportation items (parking garage pass, U-pass, etc.) must have a separate line item.
Request certification prior to the start of each University semester via GWeb.
Select Student, then select Access Veteran Certification
Go to the Student Records & Registration Menu tab, select Veteran Menu, then Veteran Certification Request.
- Requesting certification initiates your request for a book voucher.
- Requesting certification after the first Friday of the University semester may result in late fees, interest, and/or financial holds applied to your GW account.
- Adding/dropping credits? You MUST notify our office within 30 days of the change so we can amend your certification to the VA.
  NOTE: Withdrawing (W) after the drop period may affect your benefit and/or result in a debt for you to GW. Please contact our office if you are considering a withdrawal.
If you need help connecting with your VRC or have general VR&E questions, contact our VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) Counselor, Glenn Cassis, at [email protected].

Admitted Student Using Survivor and Dependent Benefits

This checklist is for admitted students approved for the Dependents Education Assistance (DEA, Chapter 35) program or Fry Scholarship benefits and should be completed 30-60 days prior to the start of the University semester.

Check WEAMS to confirm your program is approved. If your program is NOT approved, the VA will not pay for your courses.
Request a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)/award letter from the VA.
- Contact the VA Benefits Hotline (800-827-1000) or visit VA.gov to receive a copy (~30 days by mail, sooner by email).
Submit COE/award letter, dated within the last 2 years, with your GWID to [email protected].
Request certification prior to the start of each University semester via GWeb.
Select Student, then select Access Veteran Certification
Go to the Student Records & Registration Menu tab, select Veteran Menu, then Veteran Certification Request.
- If using Chapter 35, enter the sponsor’s FULL SSN as the claim number. Fry Scholars should select Chapter 33 and note "Fry" in the comments.
- Submitting certifications after the first Friday of the University semester may result in late fees, interest, and/or financial holds applied to your GW account.
- Adding/dropping credits? You MUST notify our office within 30 days of the change so we can amend your certification to the VA.
  NOTE: Withdrawing (W) after the drop period may affect your benefit and/or result in a debt for you to GW. Please contact our office if you are considering a withdrawal.