VA Approved Chapter 33 and 31 Accommodations

On December 31, 2018, the President signed into law the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018. Here we detail how Rhode Island College has and will continue to respond accordingly.

Our Accommodations for Chapter 33 and 31 Students

Beginning August 1, 2019, for any student using Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill or Chapter 31 Vocational Rehab benefits, even if the VA has not yet paid tuition and fees, Rhode Island College will not:

• prevent student from enrolling
• assess a late penalty fee
• require securing alternative or additional funding

In addition, the statute allows for and RIC does require Ch. 33 and Ch. 31 students to take the following additional actions:

1. Submit a certificate of eligibility (or 1905) for entitlement to educational assistance no later than the first day of a course of education.
2. Submit a written request to use such entitlement.
3. Provide additional information necessary to the proper certification of enrollment.
4. Require additional payment or impose a fee for the amount that is the difference between the amount of the student’s financial obligation and the amount of the VA education benefit disbursement.