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At Pacific Rim Christian University, we are dedicated to supporting our service members as they embark on a new mission. That's why we have gathered various resources to help you navigate the process. If you have any questions, we are always here to help. Please contact us at finaid@pacrim.edu or (808) 518-4793.

Students Receiving or Potential Qualified to Receive VA Educational Benefits

Pacific Rim Christian University routinely conducts a compliance survey for the VA. Please contact the VA at 1-888-442-4551 if you have any comments or concerns about this institution or your use of VA education benefits. Please note that "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For more information about education benefits offered by the VA, please visit the official U.S. government website.

Applying for Certification of Enrollment to VA-for VA Educational Benefits:

  1. You may obtain information and apply for your VA educational benefits at GI Bill® Website

  2. Discuss your academic plan with your advisor and register for your classes

  3. If you are changing major or institution, you must complete a VA form on your first VA certification request and submit it to the VA Certifying Official

  4. Submit the Pacific Rim Christian University VA Form to the Pacific Rim Christian University VA Certifying Official
    (See: Requesting Certification Each Semester/Term)

  5. It is IMPORTANT to submit a VA Change in Enrollment Status form as soon as possible if there is a change in your enrollment status
    (See note below: Change in Enrollment Status)

NOTE: Change in Enrollment Status (Add/Drop/Withdraw/Canceled). If a student decides to add, drop, or withdraw from a course, or the class is canceled for the term, the student must notify Admissions by submitting the Change in Enrollment Status Form.

Academic Plan

All students requesting or receiving VA educational benefits must have a current academic plan.

Requesting Certification Each Semester/Term

To receive VA Educational Benefits, students must provide their Certificate of Eligibility to the School Certifying Official at Pacific Rim Christian University. Once all requirements and enrollments have been scheduled, the SCO will handle the certification processing.

Transfer VA Students

If you have previously used VA educational benefits at another institution, you must complete VA Form 22-1995, the Change of Program or the Place of Training form, and submit it to the PacRim VA Certifying Official.

Transfer Education Benefits (TEB) to Dependent Information:

View Information for TEB

Verifying Enrollment Each Month: (For Chapters: 30, 1606 & 1607)

Once a student is certified for the semester, verifying their continued enrollment with the VA office in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is necessary. This verification should be carried out every month before payments can be issued. Students can verify their enrollment by using the GI Bill® Verify Attendance service.

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