Veterans Admissions - Frequently Asked Questions

ALL students, regardless of what benefits they think they may be eligible for, are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at studentaid.gov. The Springfield College code is 002211. This aid can be for federal grants, loans, and/or work study. Students who receive tuition waivers or tuition payments for full tuition from an outside source are not eligible for a Springfield College grant.

If you have any questions about our financial aid procedures and policies, please contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@springfield.edu.

Students applying for VA Educational Benefits for the first time must apply for education benefits online from the VA using https://www.va.gov/.

Complete the veterans request for certification form

If federal grants and loans are higher than the cost of tuition and fees, a book voucher can be issued provided all required documents for verification have been submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.

Students using Ch. 31 VR&E can also receive a book voucher by contacting the Veteran Certifying Official

First-time applicants should expect at least 2 to 4 weeks from the time the enrollment certification is sent to the VA before payment is received, as long as the certifying official has all the necessary documents.

If you drop a course, the certifying official, at the campus you attend, must be notified of any changes. The VA is notified of all enrollment changes. This must be done even if you have already notified the VA on the WAVE system. A change in your enrollment may affect the total amount of benefits received and may result in you being liable for an overpayment and/or you may be responsible to return the money to the VA.

Any changes to enrollment, such as add/drops, withdrawals or separations, unsatisfactory academic progress, disciplinary actions, failing grades, incomplete grades, changes to tuition and fees, etc., are required to be reported to the VA. Changes in enrollment may affect the total amount of benefits a student receives and may result in the student being liable for an overpayment and/or responsible to return the money to the VA.

The VA has specific rules for repeating courses. Please check with the Veteran Certifying Official to
determine if the class you wish to repeat will be covered by VA benefits.

All of the services provided by the Academic Success Center (ASC) are free and available to any student at Springfield College. The Four Core Services of the ASC are: Tutorial Services, Academic Coaching, Disability & Accessibility Services and MTEL Assistance. It is strongly encouraged to use all of the resources available. The Academic Success Center is located in the center of the 3rd floor of the Learning Commons. You can contact them directly at (413) 748- 3389 or asc@springfield.edu 

You can request ASC Services here: Student Request

Please contact the Veterans Certifying Official at (413) 748-3642 for the most up to date policy.

Individuals can contact the Veteran and Military Services Center by emailing vetmil@springfield.edu or by calling 413-748-3030 for assistance in identifying available resources on campus.

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