Veterans seeking to utilize their educational benefits at Nova Southeastern University need to complete a specific process before receiving VA certification. This ensures both eligibility and adherence to recent policy changes.
This page outlines the steps involved, including admissions requirements, transfer procedures, submitting necessary documents, and understanding the university's pending VA payment policy. Let's navigate these steps together to ensure a smooth transition into your NSU education with the support of your VA benefits.
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Veteran students and students whose benefits have been transferred to them by their veteran spouse or parent (Chapter 33) who wish to transfer to NSU will have to complete VA Form 22-1995 and submit it online at va.gov.
Dependents and eligible spouses of veterans (Chapter 35) who wish to transfer to NSU should complete VA Form 22-5495 and submit it online at va.gov.
Effective August 1, 2022
Section 103 of PL 115-407, ‘Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018’, amends Title 38 US Code 3679 by adding a new subsection (e) that requires disapproval of courses of education, beginning August 1, 2019, at any educational institution that does not have a policy in place that will allow an individual to attend or participate in a course of education, pending VA payment, providing the individual submits a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 31 or 33.
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e) of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will not impose a penalty on any student using veterans education benefits under Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment) or Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill®) because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). NSU will not:
To qualify for this provision, students are required to:
VA Certifying Official
Horvitz Admin. Bldg
3300 S. University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33328-2004
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
800-541-6682 ext. 27236
Fax (954) 262-3966
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has assigned NSU to the Muskogee Regional Processing Office.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Muskogee Regional Processing Office
P.O. Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
888-GI-Bill-1