How do I submit a Request for Certification?
To use your VA education benefits at UMGC, you must submit a Request for Certification each term. The university does not automatically certify your enrollment—this request authorizes UMGC to process your benefits.
Submitting your request:
- Activates your VA benefits for tuition and housing
- Confirms your classes are eligible
- Helps prevent delays in processing or payment
To submit your request in MyUMGC:
- Log in to MyUMGC
- Navigate to Veteran Certification
- Select the semester you wish to certify
- Click Complete Request Form
- Complete and click Submit Request
Important: Failure to submit a Request for Certification may result in disenrollment.
For additional information, visit our Certification of Benefits page.