GI Bill®

Guidelines for Using GI Bill Benefits

1. You will be certified only for those courses that apply toward your degree objective. Your program/major and the number of hours you transfer into Missouri Western (from schools and military credit) will determine if you have elective hours available. The VA will not pay for minors or courses taken for audit.
2. Receipt of the GI Bill is dependent on class attendance. This will affect the amount of benefits received and likely will result in an overpayment.
3. You will not be certified for any courses that have been previously completed with a passing grade. NOTE: Certain courses and majors at Missouri Western require a “C” or better– in these instances anything below this grade will be considered failing and the class may be repeated.
4. You must notify the School Certifying Official at Missouri Western if you alter your registration in any way. This includes dropping or adding a class, terminating enrollment, changing programs or majors, or any other changes that could affect your payment status.
5. It is your responsibility to make arrangements with Missouri Western’s Business Office concerning payment of tuition and fees. The School Certifying Official will provide pertinent VA information to the Business Office if contacted by the student.
6. It is your responsibility to notify Missouri Western’s Financial Aid Office of the GI Bill benefits you will receive. The Office of Veterans Affairs will report an estimate of benefits after the first week of classes which may, if substantially different than what you have reported, adjust any award received.
7. In order to remain eligible for VA benefits, you must maintain satisfactory progress. Unsatisfactory progress will be reported to the VA if you are suspended from Missouri Western or receive punitive grades for all classes taken during a particular semester. Dependent on academic counseling, the VA may or may not accept subsequent certifications.
8. You will be certified with the VA for all terms (and applicable breaks) attended on a consecutive basis, unless the School Certifying Official at Missouri Western is notified otherwise. If you layout for a regular semester (Fall and/or Spring) you must contact this office to reactivate your VA file.