Veterans Services

Thank you for your extraordinary contributions and sacrifices as a member of the armed services. We understand the challenges of transitioning from service member to student, and we are committed to ensuring you have a positive experience at NDMU.

Whether you are a traditional student studying full-time in the Undergraduate Studies or a working professional studying part-time in the College of Adult Undergraduate Studies, the University has a long history of providing quality educational programs that meet the needs of all students.

1. Apply to the University.
2. Once admitted, complete the Declaration of Intent form and submit to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@ndm.edu. This will initiate the Enrollment Certification process through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
3. In addition, you will need to obtain an Application for Program of Education Form (VA form 22-1990) from the Department of Veterans Affairs. In return you will receive the Cost of Eligibility Form (COE Form). Please submit this form to the Business Office for processing at business@ndm.edu.
4. You must be registered for classes before enrollment certification can be sent and processed.
5. Additional payment and/or fees for the balance after VA education benefit disbursement are the student’s responsibility.

While waiting for VA education benefit disbursement, students will not:

• Be assessed late fees
• Be prevented from enrolling
• Be required to secure alternative or additional funding
• Be denied access to any school resources

After initial enrollment, you must notify the VA representative in the registrar’s office of your intent to continue using VA education benefits each semester by completing the Declaration of Intent Form.

Failure to notify the certifying official of your intent for the semester may result in nonpayment or a change in the amount of monthly payments.

Registration, Program, or Objective Change

If there are any changes to your registration, program, or objective:

1. You must contact the certifying official immediately.
2. The VA representative must complete a new Request of Change of Program (VA form 22-1995) and submit it to the VA.

Process Time

Once the enrollment certification has been made to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) in Buffalo, N.Y., processing takes anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks before payment authorization is made.

Send written inquiries or disputes about benefits to:

Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Buffalo Regional Processing Office
P.O. Box 4616
Buffalo, NY 14240-4616

For phone inquiries, please call:

888-GI BILL 1 (442-4551)
800-827-1000 (Baltimore Regional Office)
gibill.va.gov

Questions concerning VA benefits may be directed to:

Business Office
business@ndm.edu
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

OR

Alex Lyons
Assistant Registrar and Veteran Services Specialist
VAstudent@ndm.edu

Students, Veterans, and Dependents are eligible for various grants, scholarships and tuition assistance. Refer to the Updated GI Bill^®.

“GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.