Education Benefits Certification - Chapter 35 for New Students

For details, click on the link below:

• Chapter 35 - Survivors and Dependents Benefits Program

First time UDC applicant:

1. Complete DVA 22-5490 form online
    
2. Print and complete UDC's Request for Certification for VA Benefits form
    
3. Obtain a letter of eligibility
    
4. Submit a copy of the letter of eligibility and UDC's Request for Certification for VA Benefits form to the Veterans Certification Office

Questions? Email or call the UDC VA Certifying Official:

VA Education Benefits Certifying Official
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave, NW
Phone: 202-274-6099
Fax: 202-274-7445
Email: military@udc.edu

If you have questions pertaining to payment, availability of benefit or approvals, please call the regional VA Office at 1-888-442-4551 or go to the GI Bill website.