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OSFA provides certification for educational benefits to veterans and/or their eligible dependents, enrolled at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Chapter 32 (VEAP), Chapter 1606/1607 (reservists from all branches of the services, and Chapter 30 (individuals who served on active duty), Chapter 33 (Post 9-11), and transfer of Benefits (T.O.E.) veterans who feel they have an entitlement should check with their local VA Office, the Regional Office in Atlanta (1-888-GIBill1) or the VA certifying official at their local educational institution. You may also obtain information at www.gibill.va.gov.
The exception to the above is:
- A veteran who has a 20 percent or greater disability due to a service-connected cause(s) may be eligible for benefits under Chapter 31. Check with the Veterans Affairs Regional Office (1-800-827-1000).
A goal of the OSFA is to assist students eligible for veterans’ benefits with counseling regarding their coursework and benefits while they work to successfully complete their desired educational objective within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Approving Agency. The monitoring of attendance, successful completion of courses and the pursuit of appropriate curricula are required. Services to veterans and dependents include referrals to peer and professional counseling, employment, community outreach services, tutorial services and special programs for educationally disadvantaged veterans.
Before each semester, the OSFA emails all VA students notifying them that their benefits will be processed for the upcoming semester and that they can reply if they wish to not use their benefits for that semester. Changes in the veteran’s course of study must be cleared with the Veterans Services coordinator to ensure continuation of benefits. For changes in status or further information about veteran benefits and eligibility requirements, students should contact the OSFA at (910) 962-3177, Fax (910) 962-3851 or e-mail to: veterans@uncw.edu.
The OSFA provides financial aid outreach to educate prospective and currently enrolled students on the financial aid process and on how to manage loans. For more, contact our office or join our Chat Tuesday financial literacy programming offered year-round: https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/money-matters/financial-aid.
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