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Continuing Your Benefits

(NOTE: Students attending distance learning sites outside Virginia will have your benefits certified by your site director.)

Please note the following policy changes (updated 01/07/2011):

  • Active duty military, MEM Ashore and certificate students using G.I. Bill benefits must submit a Veterans Clearance Form EACH semester AFTER registering for ODU classes.
  • You must submit a new Veterans Clearance Form to the Registrar's Office if you change major, change your status, have a break in enrollment, or a change of benefits.

Mail to: Old Dominion University
Office of the University Registrar
116 Rollins Hall
Norfolk, VA 23529 
Fax:  (757) 683-5357 
Email:  vaservices@odu.edu  
*Active Duty members using tuition assistance should submit a copy of your Tuition Assistance Authorization Form along with the Veterans Clearance Form.

  • All students using benefits under Chapter 30 and 1606 must verify enrollment monthly with the VA by calling 877-823-2378 or verify online through WAVE.
  • If you change your major, you must complete a Change of Program or Place of Training Form.