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Florida State University Veterans Affairs
Changes
All changes made after your initial application or certification are forwarded to the DVA Regional Office and should be brought to the attention of the Veterans Affairs Office so the change can be reported. A VA form 22-1995 or 22-5495 is necessary when the following changes occur. These forms can be downloaded from the VA website at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/.
The most common changes include:
- Change in status of dependents
- Change of address
- Change in major
- Changes in credit hours
- Withdrawal from school
- Anticipated change in place of training
Changes in status of dependents:
This applies to those students utilizing Vietnam Era GI Bill benefits and Vocational Rehabilitation. These groups of veterans receive an additional allowance for each dependent.
Changes can occur when:
- A dependent child reaches the age of 18. If the dependent child is still in high school or is enrolled in college, the veteran may continue to receive an allowance for that child. This requires the veteran to complete and submit a 21-674 Form available through the Veterans Affairs Office.
- A child is born. If this happens, you will need to submit a certified true copy of the child's birth certificate immediately.
- A divorce occurs. The veteran will need to submit a certified true copy of the divorce degree.
- A dependent dies. The veteran will need to submit a certified true copy of the death certificate.
- A veteran marries. You will need to submit a certified true copy of the marriage license.
Change in address:
If you should move during your enrollment at FSU, you will need to change your address with the VA Regional Office and the Veterans Affairs Office as well as the university. Changing your address with only one of these will not automatically change your address with the other. A change of address can be called into the VA Regional Office at 877-838-2778.
Change in major:
Should you decide to change your major you should be aware there are school and VA forms to complete. After you have changed your major with the university, the Veterans Affairs Office will ask you to fill out a VA Form 22-1995 (Ch. 30, 31, 32, 34, 1606 or 1607) or a VA form 22-5495 (Ch. 35 only). These forms are available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/.
Change in credit hours:
This occurs when you drop a class(es) or are dropped from a class(es) by the instructor. You should notify the VA office immediately.
Withdrawal from school:
Should it become necessary for you to withdraw from all classes, you should contact the Veterans Affairs Office before doing so. There are many concerns you should be aware of before withdrawing completely. If you are called to active DO NOT go through the withdrawal office, please bring a copy of your orders to the Veterans Affairs Office.
Change in place of training:
Should you change your place of training it is necessary to complete a VA Form 22-1995 (Ch. 30, 31, 32, 34, 1606 or 1607) or a VA form 22-5495 (Ch. 35 only). These forms are available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/.
FAILURE TO REPORT CHANGES constitutes fraud and is the primary cause for delays in the delivery of your educational checks and occurrences of overpayment. Changes may be reported to the Veterans Affairs Office in person or by telephone. Periodic audits are conducted and changes in schedule are caught but it is ultimately student’s responsibility to report these changes before incurring an overpayment or possibly an underpayment
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