Inside this Month’s Issue:

• Section 1 - Announcements: Spring 2023 registration readiness and monthly enrollment verification FAQs
• Section 2 – Knowledge Article of the Month: “Why Hasn’t the VA Paid Yet?”
• Section 3 – Calendar: Check out these upcoming events and important dates!
• Section 4 - AU Veterans Spotlight: Meet Bryan Gordon, Student Veteran and new member to our VA Work Study team!

Announcements

Make sure to read News You Can Use Volumes 1 through 13 for other important announcements!

1. Have you updated your student email on Outlook Make sure to do this so you don’t miss out on important updates from the University and Veterans Services!
2. Active-duty service members can now receive Yellow Ribbon funds!
   Attention: Effective August 1, 2022, you may become eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program if you’re currently an active-duty service member who qualifies at the 100% level (you already served on active duty for at least 36 months) or if you’re a spouse using the transferred benefits of an active-duty service member who meets these qualifications. Fill out our Yellow Ribbon Eligibility Quiz to see if you meet the preliminary requirements to participate in the program! If you qualify, please fill out a Yellow Ribbon application (Blue Box) no later than July 31st to use Yellow Ribbon funding in the 2022-2023 year!
3. Remember to submit a Request for Certification after registration!
   Did you already submit your Request for Certification to the American University Veterans Services Office for Fall 2022/Term 4 2022? Are you planning on taking classes next year? If you are taking classes in Spring 2023/Term 1 2023 remember that you need to submit a new Request for Certification after you register for classes! Click here for more information about our certification process!
4. Did you miss the Veterans' Lounge?
   The Veterans’ Lounge is designated for all military-connected students. For access, please email veterans@american.edu from your AU email. Access to the Veterans’ Lounge is typically granted in 2-3 business days
5. Still not sure how monthly enrollment verification works?
   If you have not received an opt-in text message from the VA to verify your enrollment at the end of each month, please contact the GI Bill ® hotline at: 888-442-4551 to verify that your cell phone information is on file and to opt-in to the text message monthly verification option before this requirement goes into effect at the end of January 2022. Those who fail to verify their enrollment for two consecutive months will have their Monthly Housing Allowance and kicker payments put on hold. You should only answer "no" if you withdrew from all classes, not if you just made a schedule change but are still enrolled. If you want to learn more, you can read the Veterans Affairs’ blog post about these changes or you can read News You Can Use Volume 6!

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Knowledge Article of the Month: Why the VA Hasn’t Paid Yet

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Wondering why the VA still hasn’t paid? Review the following scenarios to learn more about how VA benefit payments are dispersed and why your payment might be delayed.

Scenario 1: You have completed the request for certification process but are not being paid by the VA. The VA office certifies enrollment without tuition and fees before the add drop deadline. This will start the monthly housing allowance. Once the add drop deadline is reached the final certifications with tuition and fees are sent.

Scenario 2: It is after the add drop deadline and the VA still hasn’t paid
Payments from the VA are not automatic or instant after the add drop deadline. Allow for 3-6 weeks, late payments are not uncommon either, AU will not penalize for this.

Scenario 3: You checked with the VA, and they have said the funds have been paid, but the payment is not showing up on the account.
It takes a few days for the money to be wired and posted to your account. It might be pending until it posts.

Scenario 4: The VA hasn’t paid for all of my classes. Why?
The VA will not pay until 2-4 weeks after the add/drop deadline for your course start date has passed.

Scenario 5: My tuition is $26,808.50. Why didn’t the VA pay my tuition in full?
The GI Bill® cap for 2022-2023 is $26,381.37 for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® Chapter 33 benefits at a 100% eligibility rating. If you have an eligibility rating that is less than 100% (50%-90%), then you will only be receiving a percentage of the GI Bill® cap. You can review those payment rates here.

Scenario 6: There is a block on your account and cannot register for class because the VA hasn’t paid.
If the VA hasn’t paid by the day of registration, please reach out to us @ Veterans@american.edu.

Scenario 7: I’m using my VA benefits and enrolled at AU, but the VA has not paid tuition of BAH.
You have most likely not completed the request for certification.

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CH1606, CH 30 and CH 35 beneficiaries

For chapter 1606 recipients, chapter 30 recipients and chapter 35, your funds will not show on your account. The reason for this is because the funds are paid directly to you and not to the university.

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October 2022 Calendar

Don’t miss these important deadlines and upcoming events!

October 2, 2022: Four-Term Online Programs; Official Degree Award Date.

October 3, 2022: Spring class schedule is published for on campus programs!

October 3, 2022: Four-Term Online Programs; Start of term and classes.

October 3, 2022: Online Programs in SOC, SPA, CAS, and OGPS; Last day to withdraw from a Fall A course or change a grade option.

October 7-9, 2022: AU Family Weekend! Say hello to the Veterans Services Team in Bender Arena on October 8th at 10:30 am as part of the President's Welcome.

October 9, 2022: Online Programs in SIS; Last day to withdraw from a fall 1 course or change a grade option (for SIS Online MA & MIS).

October 11, 2022: Four-Term Online Programs; Last day to add a course, last day to drop a course for a 100% percent refund and without a “W” recorded, and deadline to apply to graduate.

October 13, 2022: Boots to Book Hiring Fair!

October 14, 2022: On-Campus Programs; Fall Break, no classes, university offices open.

October 14-17, 2022: Washington College of Law; Fall break (WCL offices open, no classes).

October 21, 2022: Washington College of Law; Last day to withdraw from a class with a “W” transcript notation.

October 21, 2022: DC Women Veteran’s Day Panel: “Use Your Voice” 

October 23, 2022: Online Programs in SOC, SPA, CAS, and OGPS; Fall A classes end.

October 23, 2022: On-Campus Programs; Spring priority registration for undergraduate students begins!

October 24, 2022: On-Campus Programs; Last day to apply for fall graduation and registration for Spring 2023 begins!

October 24, 2022: Online Programs in SOC, SPA, CAS, and OGPS; Fall B classes begin and Payment due for Fall B classes.

October 26, 2022: If you are a military-affiliated student participating in the December 2022 Graduation Ceremony, pick up your veterans cord at the Cord and Stole Distribution Fair from 2:00-7:00 pm in Mary Graydon Center Marketplace

October 30, 2022: Online Programs in SOC, SPA, CAS, and OGPS; Last day to add a Fall B course and Last day to drop a Fall B course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded.

Upcoming Events:

November 1, 2022: Veterans Alumni Network Roundtable Discussion with President Burwell

November 11, 2022: Veterans Day Ceremony (More info coming soon!)

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AU Veteran Spotlight

Bryan Gordon

Bryan Gordon is from Portland, Oregon and is a new member of our VA Work Study program here at AU Central Veterans Services. He is currently pursuing a graduate program in Political Communications at the School of Communications. Bryan enlisted in the United States Army in 2016 and earned his commission in February 2017. Prior to coming to American University, he was a Captain stationed at Fort Drum, New York and Fort Benning, Georgia where he oversaw operations for a unit with approximately 1,380 personnel. Bryan separated from the U.S. Army in 2022 with an honorable discharge and is now a Student Veteran!

“Bryan has been an incredible asset to our VA Work Study team. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that has significantly increased our efficiency and helped us establish new protocol for the VA Work Study program at American University. I am excited to have him on our team and can’t wait to see what more he will accomplish!”
- Dymeah Casey; Assistant Director Veterans Services

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