Who certifies students for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits in CT?
A School Certifying Official (SCO) is also known as a Veterans Certifying Official (VCO). The SCO works for a school and liaises with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). SCOs are required to complete online training on an annual basis, and provide their completion certificates to the CT SAA.
SCOs use Enrollment Manager to certify eligible veterans. They also notify the VA of any changes. For example, if a student drops a class.
Resources for school certifying officials
- Read the manual for certifying students under VA laws.
- Connecticut Certifying Official's Introductory Guide (PDF) is also available for new certifying officials.
You can get application forms at all VA regional offices and most active duty stations. Certifying officials should keep a supply on hand at all times. For copies of VA publications and forms, you can write:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office - Publications Department
P.O. Box 310909
Newington, CT 06131-0909
Applications, enrollment certifications, correspondence, and inquiries or questions regarding an eligible student should be sent to:
Connecticut Education Liaison Representative (ELR) at:
Servicing Regional Processing Office (RPO): Buffalo, NY
Location: Hartford Regional Office
Email: EastRegionApprovals.VBABUF@va.gov