Approvals and Reviews for VA Purposes

Before an institution can train veterans under the GI Bill® program, the SAA must approve both the institution and program(s) in which veterans will be enrolled. The initial approval process involves a thorough review. Any educational institution which enrolls, or is likely to enroll, veterans using the GI Bill in postsecondary programs must be approved by the Department of Higher Education, including:

• Institutions of Higher Learning, e.g., colleges and universities
• Non-College Degree, e.g., cosmetology schools, hospital training, etc.
• Flight schools
• On-the-job training
• High school diploma, G.E.D. or post-diploma certificate programs
• College entrance exam preparatory programs
• Organizations or agencies that provide licensing and certification tests

In order to receive and maintain approved status, institutions must comply with the following procedures:

• Approval procedures for institutions seeking initial approval
• Review procedures for institutions with existing approval

Note: Apprenticeships are approved for GI Bill purposes by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development, Division of Apprentice Training. Contact them at 617-626-5409.

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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.