To receive your VA education benefits each semester, you must submit a certification request through the Veteran Benefit Request Form. This tells our office you are enrolled and ready to use your benefits — we then verify your enrollment and report your credit hours to the VA.
You may submit your request the day after you register for classes.
Important Notice: If you are only using the Alabama GI Dependent Scholarship, you do not need to complete this request. Please contact Student Account Services at (205) 934-3570.
How to Request Your Certification
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Step 1 - Log In
Visit the Veteran Benefit Request Form and log in using your BlazerID and password.
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Step 2 - Complete the Form
- Confirm you want to use your benefits for the current semester
- Verify you are using the correct benefit — if you are entitled to multiple benefits, confirm the one displayed at the top of the screen is the benefit you intend to use for this semester
- Enter the number of credit hours you are enrolled in
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Step 3 - Save and Submit
Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page to submit your request.
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What Happens Next
Once your request is submitted, a UAB Veteran Services staff member will verify your enrollment and report your credit hours to the VA Regional Office. You will receive a confirmation email once your certification is complete.
Made a Change to Your Schedule?
If you add or drop a class after submitting your certification request, contact our office immediately. Changes to your enrollment can affect your benefits.
Email:
Phone: (205) 934-8804