Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Reach out the Veterans Affairs Office.
How do I get a copy of my Certificate of Eligibility?
Please use and request to have it mailed to your address. You can also call the VA at 1-888-442-4551.
How do I get a DD-214 or Notice of Basic Eligibility (Ch. 1606 only)?
Please contact your readiness noncommissioned officer.
Do I have to turn in a VA Information Form every semester?
Yes. Please submit a form before every semester you would like to use your VA benefits. Once you register for classes, complete the . Once it is submitted it will be automatically sent to your adviser for course approval and then it will be sent to our office.
Do I need to notify the VA Office when I drop or add a class?
Yes. Please notify our office ASAP.
Does changing my credits affect my South Dakota Tuition Assistance?
Yes, it is automatically calculated by the Cashier’s Office. You don’t need to do anything.
If I drop a class while using federal tuition assistance on that class, do I have to pay money back?
Yes, contact . Note: Filter by your unit's zip code.
Can I transfer my benefits?
Some VA educational benefits may be transferred to a military member’s spouse or children if you are still actively serving. Please visit the webpage for more information.
When will I get paid?
- Chapter 33 and Chapter 35 should be paid on the first day of the month but may be paid slightly sooner.
- Chapter 1606 – About two weeks after you call.
- First time waiting to get paid, give it four to six weeks.
Still concerned?
- Best thing to do is to come into our office and verify you have turned in everything.
- If you are a Chapter 1606, verify your classes via the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) – 1-877-823-2378 or use the .