As you begin or continue to familiarize yourself with Enrollment Manager (EM), be sure to check out the Enrollment Manager User Guide, as well as the Enrollment Manager frequently asked questions page, where you will learn how to get started with using EM and read about key features and troubleshooting tips, should you need them.

Another milestone achieved: In only three short months since Enrollment Manager launched, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) surpassed one million enrollment certifications received. Your dedication with learning how to use Enrollment Manager and providing feedback has not only led to a more user-friendly system for you and your fellow SCOs, but ultimately in GI Bill students receiving faster benefits they need to succeed in their educational journey. Thank you for all the hard work you do day in and day out as SCOs! Celebrate the millionth certification with us by liking, commenting and sharing this post on the GI Bill Facebook page.

All enrollments must be certified and submitted through Enrollment Manager starting on July 1, 2023. If you currently submit paper or PDF enrollment certifications, please begin to familiarize yourself with submitting enrollments in the new system. Submitting enrollment certifications through Enrollment Manager will decrease manual processes, enhance student data protection and improve the delivery time for benefits payments. Need more information on logging in and completing actions in Enrollment Manager? Check out the User Guide for step-by-step directions.

Are you worried about how you'll meet your students' needs when paper forms are no longer accepted after July 1? We have exciting news for you! Next week, VA is hosting webinars just for YOU and your fellow paper-based colleagues. We have heard your concerns and tailored this webinar to help build your confidence in our system and guide you through ease of function.

This is live training, where we will share what you need to know about the transition from submitting paper certifications to submitting enrollments in Enrollment Manager. You will also be able to ask questions to our experts. We want you to feel up-to-date and ready for this change. Please click on your facility type below to register.

IHL and NCD

Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 10 a.m.–noon ET

 Flight programs

Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. ET

 OJT and Apprenticeship*

Session 1: Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 10 a.m.-noon ET

Session 2: Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. ET

*Please note that both sessions provide the same information. Attendees should register for only one session.

Regardless of where your students are in their education journey, VA has a useful resource that can help them make decisions about what to do next. It’s a three-part guide, “Building Your Future with the GI Bill”:

• Part One: A Guide to Choosing Your Education Pathway
• Part Two: A Guide to Understanding Your Benefits
• Part Three: A Guide to Furthering Your Career

Please share with students as you think will be helpful.

If you have students enrolled in courses or training during the summer, please remind them to verify their enrollment to continue receiving their Monthly Housing Allowance and/or kicker payments. Depending on their opt-in method, students will receive a text or email from VA asking them if they are still enrolled in their courses during the summer. If they are not opted into text or email verification, students can now use online verification or submit their verification using Ask VA. If students are interested in learning more, please encourage them to visit the Enrollment Verification webpage.

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For additional information about SCO requirements, navigate to the School Certifying Officials Handbook, the School Certifying Officials Resource Page and the School Certifying Official Training.  

For more information or questions about training events, please contact the Training Corporate Mailbox. For specific information about GI Bill benefits, please visit the GI Bill website.

Find your Education Liaison Representative (ELR) of jurisdiction here.