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UPDATE VA CERTIFICATION REQUEST

UPDATE VA CERTIFICATION REQUEST

 

**MUST HAVE A CURRENT ONLINE CERTIFICATION FOR AN ACADEMIC "TERM" IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO DO UPDATE.** 

 

If there are any changes to your current term enrollment you will have to update your certification request. Changes in enrollment include:

  • Added course
  • Added course from waitlist
  • Dropped course
  • Withdraw from course
  • Class Swaps 
Steps for VA Certification Enrollment

 

STEP 1 - Log into your CSUSB MyCoyote Student Portal
  • Log in to your CSUSB MyCoyote Student Portal
  • Click on the “Student Center" tile
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Step 1

STEP 2-  Select Veteran Benefits
  • Click the Dropdown Arrow: Find and select the dropdown arrow. 
  • Reference the Image: Use the provided picture for guidance

Step 2

STEP 3-  Access Veteran Benefits
  • Open the Dropdown Menu
  • Click on "Veteran Benefits" to proceed

Step 3

STEP 4 - Start the Certification Process
  • Read the Content: Review the information provided 
  • Acknowledge the Description: Make sure you understand the details 
  • Click on "Certification Request": Scroll down and click on "Certification Request" button to begin the process
  • Reference Image: Use the provided image for guidance

Step 4

STEP 5 - Select the term you want to be certified for 
  • Examples: Fall, Spring, Winter Intersession, Summer.

Step 5

STEP 6 Selecting Classes for Certification
  • Scroll Down: Navigate down the page (use photo for reference)
  • Choose your Classes: Select the classes you want the CSUSB School Certifying Official for the current term. Important: Only courses that are part of your educational plan

Step 6

STEP 7  Update Classes for Certification 
  • Select Courses: Check the box next to each New Course you want to certify
  • Submit Your Request: Once you've selected all your courses, click "Submit Request" to complete this step

Step 7

STEP 8 Final Steps to Submit your Certification Request

Once you've selected and submitted your courses, you're all set! what to expect: 

  • Completion Notification: After clicking "Submit Request," a pop-up will confirm your certification request is complete.
  • No Email Alert: The system does not send an email notification for completion 
  • Check status: Use the "Top Right Box" (Where you select your term) to see if your certification has been submitted 
  • Refresh the page or revisit it to update the status
  • Navigating Away: Click 'Return" to go back to the VA Certification Page.
  • Processing Time: Expect  processing to take 10-15 business days. For payment status, please contact the VA.
  • ​​You're done with updating your certification request for any added, dropped, or swapped classes!

Step 8

 

*Disclaimer: CSUSB does not award any of these educational benefits. You must apply to the correct agency to determine eligibility.

"GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)."

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VA Debt Management Center (DMC) Debt RELIEF for Student Veterans

View Your Debt Relief Options by visiting VA Debt Management Center (DMC) Debt RELIEF for Student Veterans.

Debt Management Center Debt Portal: Manage Your VA debt. (Portal is for Veterans ONLY)

Letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs 

 How to check your certification status

  1. Open veteran's benefit portal in the student center
  2. Select initiate request, select ok, and select term
  3. View status under your veterans benefit for this term box on the top right

A few examples of the what the status of your certification means include:

 

Initiated- Student has not requested classes to be certified. Student has completed a "profile".

In Review- CSUSB SCO, has received the certification. Certifications are processed in the order they have been received. 

Pending- Student's certification is pending means that either we are working on your certification and notifying you.

  • Chapter 33 and Chapter 31 certifications will remain pending until CSUSB SCO bills for tuition and fees. This means that you will see this pending status until after "Census date". You will still continue to receive BAH, MHA, Book stipend, Etc. 
  • If you are chapter 1606, 35, or 30- Please check that courses that you are requesting are part of your educational plan. 
  • A pending status can mean that you are missing information and if that is the case please email us at vsc@csusb.edu. 

Reported- Student's certification has been sent to the VA electronically via VAOnce. 

Denied- There is issues with your certification. You may have failed to provide correct documentations to the SCO. Please contact the SCO if you would like further information. The Certification will not be processed. 

Sample veteran benefit status:

Certified Example