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Find the official policies that govern our student and academic community.
Stanford participates in the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, which protects eligible students using VA Chapter 31 or Chapter 33 benefits from being penalized or restricted due to delayed VA payments. Covered individuals must provide required VA documentation and complete certification steps, but may still owe any difference between VA funding and total tuition/fees.
Stanford University is a participant in the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 signed into law on December 31, 2018, by the President of the United States. This provision was effective August 1, 2019 for any students who are considered "a covered individual" using "Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill®" benefits or any participants in "Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program" benefits at a public, private for-profit, or not-for-profit institution regarding unpaid tuition and fees.
The policy states that the University will not:
Assess late penalty fees/charges due to delayed disbursements from the Department of Veterans Affairs under Chapter 31 or Chapter 33.
Prevent students from enrolling in classes.
Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding to cover the applicable tuition and fee expenses.
Deny the student access to any school resources to include (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) that are available to other paid students.
The school will require that each student provide the following:
An official Department of Veterans Affairs Certificate of Eligibility" or "Statement of Benefits" from the VA website or (eBenefits, VAF 28-1905) on or before the first day of class for the quarter.
Complete a written certification request to be certified for benefits.
Provide additional information required to ensure proper certification of benefits.
If there is a difference in the amount of the student's financial obligation to the University and the amount that the student is eligible to receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the student may incur an additional fee or payment may be required to make an additional payment to make up the difference.
With all contingencies met, the Department of Veterans Affairs will provide the University with payment ending on the earlier of the dates following:
the date on which the payment from the VA is made to the institution.
90 days after the date that the institution has certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the "Certificate of Eligibility".
Any individual who is entitled to receive educational assistance under either "Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill®" or a participant under "Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program".
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 web site.
Stanford's VA Certifying Officer
vabenefits@stanford.edu
During Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters, matriculated students are generally expected to register at the full-tuition rate, with some exceptions.
Stanford charges several mandatory and optional student fees, including ASSU fees that fund student organizations, a quarterly Campus Health Service Fee for Vaden Health Center services, and required health insurance unless waived.
By enrolling at Stanford, students agree to pay all tuition and fees on time, with charges managed through their student account and multiple payment options available.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) provides funding for tuition, fees, books, and housing, with tuition paid directly to Stanford and other benefits paid to students, and may be supplemented by the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The Office of the University Registrar serves as the liaison between the University, its students, and the various federal, state, and local agencies concerned with Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits and Department of Defense (DoD) tuition
