Did you know Lakeland student veterans are eligible for both GI Bill® benefits and financial aid? Follow the steps below and file a FAFSA to take advantage of additional financial aid. Contact Lakeland's Financial Aid department for assistance on FAFSA filing.
*GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at va.gov/education.
Required Monthly Attendance Verification
*Note: if enrollment changes during the term, notify Lakeland's Veteran's Benefits Certifying Speicalist and report changes to the VA at 1.888.442.4551 or on WAVE.
Chapters 30, 1606 and 1607 are required to self-certify enrollment.
To self-certify, call the automated system at 1.877.823.2378 or speak with a VA representative at 1.888.442.4551.
Students must self-certify the last day of every month or the last day of the term.
Update any address or direct deposit information with the VA at 1.888.442.4551 or in the WAVE account. Please keep Lakeland and the VA informed of any address updates.
How to Maintain GI Bill® Benefits and Financial Aid at Lakeland
Maintain Lakeland's academic standards of satisfactory attendance, conduct and progress. See the Lakeland Student Handbook for details.
Non-attendance grades (AW - Administrative Withdraw) must be reported to the VA. The student may be required to reimburse the VA for all funds received. VA debt management will send notification to the student if this is the case.
Create a tuition payment plan through myLakeland. Contact Lakeland's Controller office for more details on tuition payment.
Payable vs. Non-payable Courses
Payable courses are only those courses required for degree program(s) and will be payable through GI Bill® benefits. Consult a Lakeland counselor to ensure this standard is met.
Non-payable courses include:
Repeated courses in which a passing grade or prior credit was received.
