ATTENTION VETERANS
VA Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e) School Compliance Policy
Purpose: VA Mandatory Compliance to remain eligible for VA Education Benefits Additional Authority: Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e)
Scope: VA Mandatory Compliance for covered individuals as defined by VA
Approval Authority: Director
Responsible Authority: SCO
Publications: Website: www.dfetech.org / DFE tech Academic Catalog 2023
Policy Title
VA Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e) School Compliance Policy
Policy Statement
Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e) School Compliance
NOTE: A Covered Individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
DFE tech permits any covered individual to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the
Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:
- The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution.
- 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.
DFE tech will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional 3rd party funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.
Procedure(s)
DFE tech requires the covered individual to submit a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to Admissions or the designated SCO no later than the first day of the term in which you will attend.
Please note, DFE tech may also require additional payment for the amount that is the difference between the amount of the student’s financial obligation and the amount of the VA education benefit disbursement.
Failure to comply will lead to disapproval of VA Educational Benefits.
Other Notes
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