Handbooks
Access the School Certifying Official Handbook online.
Access the employer certification handbook for on-the-job training and apprenticeship (OJT/APP) programs.
Access the Veteran Readiness and Employment’s Certifying Official Handbook.
Trainings and webinars
Essential training for VA student enrollment certifications and compliance.
Access to the training portal for school officials.
Join our office hours and webinars for information on the GI Bill, related legislation, and processes.
Subscribe to the GovDelivery mailing list to receive updates and other routine communications from Education Service about trainings, office hours, and more.
Access past GovDelivery messages on the archive page.
Program approval information
Use the Web Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS) to identify educational institutions offering programs approved for Veterans training.
Search WEAMS for approved Licensing and Certifications and Test Prep Courses by country and state.
Search WEAMS to identify approved National Exams such as ACT, CLEP, MCAT, and more.
Identify general approval guidelines for programs of education broken down by various types of training programs.
Identify general approval guidelines for programs of education offered at foreign institutions.
Discover the process and criteria for VA approval of on-the-job training and apprenticeship (OJT/APP) programs.
Understand the guidelines required by schools receiving federal funding through the GI Bill.
Find information for schools considering initial or continued participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Educational institutions that have enrolled 20 or more individuals using educational assistance under Title 38, United States Code, during the previous calendar year.
Find out how you can contact your State Approving Agency.
Upload files to VA
Upload forms and other accepted documents supporting compliance actions, designating or removing certifying officials, and more.
- Compliance documents requested to support a scheduled compliance activity at your institution
- Electronic Fund Transfer and Tax ID Updates
- Requests for centralized certification