If you are a UAB student using federal VA education benefits (Chapter benefits) and want to take classes at another institution while remaining enrolled at UAB, you may be eligible to have those credits certified at the guest school.
This process applies to students using federal VA Chapter benefits only. If you are using the Alabama GI Dependent Scholarship or another state benefit, please contact Student Account Services at (205) 934-3570.
Before starting this process you must:
- Be registered at the transient (guest) institution for the classes you intend to take
- Confirm that the courses you are taking at the transient school will transfer back to UAB for full credit — this is critical. Classes that do not transfer back to UAB cannot be certified for VA benefits
How It Works
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Step 1 - Retrieve Your Letter of Good Standing
Log in to your BlazerNet student portal and navigate to Links/Forms. Locate and download your Letter of Good Standing/Transient Letter. This letter confirms your enrollment at UAB and lists your registered courses.
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Step 2 - Submit Your Letter to Veteran Services
Email your Letter of Good Standing to
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Step 3 - Veteran Services Prepares Your Guest Letter
Our office will prepare a Guest Letter on your behalf. This letter formally requests that the transient institution's certifying official certify your VA benefits for the enrolled courses.
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Step 4 - Deliver the Guest Letter to the Transient School
Once you receive the Guest Letter from our office, deliver it to the veteran certifying office at your transient institution. Their office will then certify your enrollment and process your benefits.
Important Reminder: Make sure any courses you take at the transient institution will transfer back to UAB for full credit before enrolling. VA benefits cannot be certified for courses that do not count toward your UAB degree. Contact your academic advisor if you are unsure about transferability.