Military & Veterans
Military & Veterans
Military & Veterans
It is an honor to serve those who have served. We are committed to helping veterans take advantage of their educational benefits and provide them and their families with opportunities for educational and professional growth.
AGMU's degree programs are approved for enrollment by individuals eligible to receive education benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a specific program to be eligible to receive benefits.Admission procedures for veterans and other eligible individuals are the same as for other students.
- To begin receiving your benefit, submit an application for benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- To learn more about the Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits and eligibility, visit the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and other programs page.
Contactos
Metro Orlando Campus
Mariola Rivera
- E-mail: mariveras@uagm.edu
Tampa Bay
Marisabel Quiroga
- E-mail: mquiroga@uagm.edu
South Florida
Cinthia Tineo
- E-mail: citineo@uagm.edu
Seila Guerra
- E-mail: sguerra@uagm.edu
Main Campus Online
Jessie Perez
- E-mail: citineo@uagm.edu
Benefits & Resources for Veterans
This program is available to those who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits and are generally payable for 10 years following your release from active duty.
This benefit is designed to assist veterans with a service-connected disability in obtaining and maintaining employment.
Eligible Veterans will receive guidance from the Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Division of the DVA regarding application and admission requirements.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® pays up to 100% tuition for qualifying students. This benefit may also including tuition/fees, housing allowance, and funds for books and supplies for eligible students.
This program offers education assistance to survivors and dependents of certain Veterans.
This benefit is designed to assist veterans with a service-connected disability in obtaining and maintaining employment.
Eligible Veterans will receive guidance from the Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Division of the DVA regarding application and admission requirements.
The federal shopping sheet or college financing plan is designed to assist students compare educational costs between colleges and universities. To receive a shopping sheet, you must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so data can appear on the form, based on estimates provided on your FAFSA confirmation page. Contact the VA certifying official for more information about receiving a shopping sheet or any questions regarding a shopping sheet you have received. To access a college financing plan, please click the following link.
Go to College Financing PlanImportant Information
| Educational Benefits | 1-888-442-4551 |
| Other VA Benefits | 1-800-827-1000 |
| Monthly Verification of Enrollment & IVR | 1-877-823-2378 |
| Direct Deposit Enrollment (students) | 1-877-838-2778 |
| VA Debt Management Center (Interactive Voice Response System) | 1-800-827-0648 |
Resources
WAVE
To verify attendance, visit the WAVE website or call the automated verification line at 877-843-2378 or the customer service team at 888-442-4551 (7 a. m. to 7 p. m.)
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Programs approved for VA Benefits (WEAMS)
Please visit WEAMS to view your options and verify if your program of interest is approved for educational benefits in our Institution.
College Financing Plan
Military & Veterans FAQ
- Apply for admissions to AGMU
- Go to the Veterans Online Application site (https://www.va.gov/) page and create an account..
- Next, fill out and submit the form that corresponds to the benefit you are applying for:
- - VA Form 22-1990 for chapters 30, 33, 1606
- - VA Form 22-5490 for chapter 35
- - VA Form 22-1990E for chapter 33 as a dependent child or spouse of a service member (To transfer benefits from a service member to a dependent or spouse you must first submit a transfer request with the Department of Defense)
- Submit your VA Certification Request Form Once each semester, you will need to complete and submit the VA Certification Request Form with your campus VA Certifying Official in the Registrar’s office.
- Stay in contact your Student Success Coach Work closely with your AGMU Student Success Coach once you have completed and submitted all required documentation to your AGMU VA Certifying Official. Your Success Coach will help you register for courses and stay on track to graduation.
- Apply for admissions to AGMU
- Send us your Certificate of Eligibility Once your education benefits are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs, you should receive a Certificate of Eligibility by mail. Please provide a copy to your AGMU VA Certifying Official.
- Submit your VA Certification Request Form Once each academic semester, you will need to complete and submit the Certification Request Form with your campus VA Certifying Official in the Registrar’s office
- Officially Change your Program or University
Anytime you change your degree program (major) or university, you must submit documentation notifying the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Go to the Veterans Online Application site and complete one of the following documents: VA Form 22-1995 for chapters 30, 33, 1606 or VA Form 22-5495 for chapter 35 only
Upon completion, please provide a copy to your AGMU VA Certifying Official.
The VA makes payment directly to the veteran by (1) direct deposit or (2) mailing a check to the mailing address on file at the VA.
To establish or change your direct deposit information, click on the Direct Deposit Enrollment Form link after you have logged into WAVE.
Changes and enrollments are usually processed the next business day.
Montgomery GI Bill® (Ch 30 and 1606):
If you attend school, you must verify your enrollment each month by using the WAVE or IVR system or by calling the toll free 1-877-823-2378.
Remember that you cannot be paid for a month until the month is over and you verify that you were still in attendance for that month.
Post-9/11 GI Bill® and Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch 31):
The VA will send payment for tuition and fees directly to NSU. Book stipends (if applicable) will be sent to you near the beginning of the term (or once your enrollment is processed).
Any applicable housing allowance will also be sent directly to you at the end of each month for which you have an enrollment.
Dependent and Eligible Spouse (Ch 35):
The VA will pay the student directly via check.
Yes, AGMU offers priority registration for students using VA benefits.
Certificates are issued by the VA after approving a claim for benefits. To submit a claim for benefits, please visit va.gov . Initial claims can be filed on a Form 22-1990.
Processing times vary based on VA workload. On average the Department of Veterans Affairs processes a Certificate of Eligibility within 4-6 weeks.
Have you attended other universities or taken credit-by-examination tests, such as CLEP or DANTES? Our Registrars will evaluate your transcripts and match credits with an AGMU program that’s right for you.
Have you attended ACE-accredited military occupational specialty schools? Credit for military courses and training may be granted, based on formal evaluation by the Registrar and on recommendations published by the American Council on Education (ACE).
There are maximum transfer credit limits in accordance with university policy.
For matters dealing with specific payments or bank accounts, the student needs to contact the VA directly through their Education Benefits hotline, 1-888-442-4551.
The VA will not discuss a student’s personal payment issues with the university, as this constitutes a violation of the Federal Privacy Act.
Address changes can be accomplished by calling 1-888-442-4551.
Request a copy of your DD214 from the National Archives.
Note that the Member 4 copy, which shows the character of your discharge, is preferred for most educational purposes.