- Follow the steps below to apply for education benefits. -
-Prepare
-To fill out this application, you’ll need your:
+ return ( ++ 35% exemption request from 85/15 Rule reporting requirement (VA Form + 22-10216) +
+For educational institutions only
++ Note: This form is not for Veterans. It is intended for educational + institutions submitting reports regarding VA benefits. +
++ What to know before you fill out this form +
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+ Accredited schools: Submit a copy of VA Form 22-10216 by uploading it
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+ Non-accredited schools: Submit both VA Form 22-10216 and VA Form
+ 22-10215 (Statement of Assurance of Compliance with 85% Enrollment
+ Ratios) for the corresponding term to the{' '}
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+ - + Note for non-accredited schools: This exemption + applies only to the submission of routine reports. Your Educational & + Training Institution must maintain compliance with the provisions of + the 85/15 Rule for all programs approved to receive GI Bill Benefits + and must provide 85/15 calculations for any term requested by a VA + employee or State Approval Agency representative. + +
+ How do I submit my exemption request? +
++ Fill out the exemption request form online. You’ll need to download + and upload the form during this process. After completing the form, + you will download a PDF, which you will need to submit later by + uploading it to the VA Education Portal. Ensure you have all the + necessary details, such as your enrollment information, institution, + and any required documentaion, before continuing. +
++ Note for non-accredited schools: + If you are submitting on behalf of a non-accredited institution, you + will need to complete and submit both the exemption request form, VA + Form 22-10216, and VA Form 22-10215 (Statement of Assurance of + Compliance with 85% Enrollment Ratios) for the corresponding term. + You’ll need to upload all forms through the VA Education File Upload + Portal in Step 3. +
++ When you reach the final step of this form, be sure to download and + save the PDF to your device. Please note: this + online tool does not submit the form for you. You must download your + completed form as a PDF and proceed to the next step. +
++ Finally, upload your completed exemption request PDF. For + non-accredited schools, upload both VA Form 22-10216 and VA Form + 22-10215. +
++ What happens after I submit my exemption request? +
++ After submitting your exemption request, we will review your submission + within 7-10 business days. Once the review is complete, we will email + your school a letter with the decision. If your request is accepted, we + will send a letter that includes a copy of the WEAMS form from 1998 as + confirmation. If your request is denied, the letter will explain the + reason for rejection, and we may provide you with further instructions + for re-submission or additional steps. +
+ ++ Information and instructions for completing the 35% exemption request +
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+ If you need help calculating your facility’s potential eligibility
+ for the 35% exemption, or have questions concerning the 85/15 Rule,
+ contact the{' '}
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+ Note: The numbers on the instructions match the + item numbers on the form. Items not shown are self-explanatory.
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- Social Security number (required) +
- + Provide the full name of your institution as listed on the Web + Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS) report (VA Form + 22-1998). + +
- Provide your institution’s VA assigned facility code.
- What if I need help filling out my application?{' '} - An accredited representative, like a Veterans Service Officer - (VSO), can help you fill out your claim.{' '} - - Get help filing your claim - -
-Apply
-Complete this education benefits form.
-- After submitting the form, you’ll get a confirmation message. You - can print this for your records. -
-VA Review
-- We process claims within a week. If more than a week has passed - since you submitted your application and you haven’t heard back, - please don’t apply again. Call us at. -
-Decision
-- Once we’ve processed your claim, you’ll get a notice in the mail - with our decision. -
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