Using Your Veterans Benefits

Using your Veterans educational benefits at Harvard University requires a few simple steps:

Verify Program Eligibility - Prior to enrolling at Harvard University, please verify that your program is approved for use with VA benefits by reviewing the GI Bill Comparison Tool listing of Harvard’s Institution of Higher Learning Programs. If your program is not listed, please email studentaccountoperations_fad@harvard.edu to inquire about your program of study and to determine if we can submit it for approval to the Massachusetts State Approving Agency. If your program of study is not currently approved, you should plan to attend Harvard University without using your VA educational benefits.

Apply for VA Benefits - If your program is approved for use with VA educational benefits, you should submit a benefits application through the VA. The VA will provide you with a Certificate of Eligibility or a Statement of Benefits. You can direct questions about your benefits eligibility and coverage to the VA Educational Benefits line at 1-888-442-4551 or through Ask VA.

Complete the Notice of Student Enrollment - Each academic year, you’ll need to complete the Harvard University Veteran’s Notice of Student Enrollment and inform your financial aid office that you intend to utilize your benefits. Students with multiple forms of tuition assistance should be aware that the VA will pay the amount remaining each term after all scholarships and sponsorships specific to tuition and required fees are considered.

Who can I ask if I have more questions about VA educational benefits at Harvard?

Your Financial Aid Office will serve as your primary contact for VA education benefits.

Andrea Davis is the Primary School Certifying Official at Harvard University (Harvard College & Graduate Schools). Mehrdad Kermani is the Military and Veterans Billing Specialist that will certify enrollment to the VA. Mehrdad and Andrea can be reached via studentaccountoperations_fad@harvard.edu or 617-496-8050.

If you are a student at the Harvard Extension School, please contact Joseph Frechette 617-495-4293.

If you are a participant at Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, please contact their office directly. Non-College Degree programs approved for use with VA benefits are limited and can be found here.