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United States' Veterans
Clemson University is approved by the Veterans Administration as a training facility for eligible veterans, servicepersons, reservists, widows and children of veterans. Eligibility and equivalent educational benefits are determined by the Veterans Administration (VA).

The office of the certifying official coordinates the University's services to the students attending classes and receiving veteran's educational benefits. The certifying official collects, completes and processes the required substantiating documentation. In addition, the certifying official offers information about services on campus to assist with educational, career, personal and financial concerns. The office also serves as a point-of-contact and direct liaison between the veteran, the University and the Veterans Administration. The certifying official is not part of the Veterans Administration, but an employee of Clemson University.

Applying for Benefits
Students may apply for educational benefits after being accepted to the University.  Information regarding eligibility, applications, and certification may be obtained from the Veterans Administration (1-888-GI-BILL-1) or the certifying official at Clemson University.

Upon receipt of all required documentation, the certifying official will forward an Enrollment Certification to the Veterans Administration Regional Office. No paperwork will automatically be prepared and forwarded to the Veterans Administration for processing and payment without the student's request.

General Information
  • The Veterans Administration Educational Benefits are paid on a monthly basis. Students are required to pay the usual fees to the University at the time of registration. The first benefit check will be received approximately six to eight weeks after the first day of class.
  • Veterans Administration programs and policies and University services and procedures frequently change. Students should maintain contact with the certifying official's office.
  • Students' enrollment will be certified by semester or session. Payment should be continuous (including intervals between terms) if the students' request is received at least 40 days before the next enrollment period and there is not a break of 30 days or more between the semesters or sessions.
  • If a student withdraws from the University, drops a course that changes their training time (see chart below), or changes their major, they should contact this office about the necessary forms to complete.
Training Time
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Undergraduate Graduate
Full Time
(Fall or Spring)
12+ hours 9+ hours
3/4 Time
(Fall or Spring)
9-11 hours 6-8 hours
1/2 Time
(Fall or Spring)
6-8 hours 5 hours

Less Than 1/2 Time
(Fall or Spring)
4-5 hours 3-4 hours
1/4 Time
(Fall or Spring)
1-3 hours 1-2 hours
Full Time
(Regular Summer)
4+ hours 3+ hours
3/4 Time
(Regular Summer)
3 hours -
1/2 Time
(Regular Summer)
2 hours 2 hours
Less Than 1/2 Time
(Regular Summer)
- -
1/4 Time
(Regular Summer)
1 hour 1 hour

Dropping the enrolled credit load below the minimums shown above may result in a retroactive reduction in benefits and a debt to the VA. Several different methods are used to collect over-payments. A statement of mitigating circumstances and supportive documentation may need to be submitted to the Veterans Administration.

Benefits will not be paid for audited courses or courses that do not count toward graduation. Benefits will be discontinued if you do not maintain satisfactory progress.

Students on Co-op assignments are not eligible for Veterans Administration educational benefits during the semester or session they are working.

Information on Different Types of Benefits
http://www.gibill.va.gov/

On-campus Contact
Jennifer Elliott, Certifying Official
Phone: 864-656-5280
Fax: 864-656-0622
E-mail: elliot3@clemson.edu
Location and Mailing Address:
Clemson University
102 Sikes Hall
Office of Records and Registration
Box 345125
Clemson, SC 29634-5125
Atlanta Regional Processing Office
Phone: 1-888-442-4551 (1-888-GIBILL-1)
E-mail: atlrpo@vba.va.gov
Mailing Address:
Department of Veterans Affairs
RPO P. O. Box 100022
Decatur, GA 30031-7022
Veterans Administration Regional Office
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Mailing Address:
VARO
1801 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Please see information regarding Clemson's registration procedures
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