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Welcome to the Veteran Affairs (VA) Benefits

The Registrar’s Office supports military families with initiating and maintaining VA educational benefits. We serve as a liaison with the Department of Veteran Affairs by certifying enrollment hours for eligible students. Thank you, veterans and family members, for your service!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact any of the following contacts listed below:

Tamese Richardson, Veteran Affairs School Certifying Official
tameserichardson@spelman.edu | 404-270-5237

John A. Brown, Registrar
jbrow109@spelman.edu | 404-270-5230

Celenia P. Kiernan, Associate Registrar
ckiernan@spelman.edu | 404-270-5228

Veteran Benefits FAQ's

New First Time VA Students

Continuing VA Students

Post- 9/11 GI Bill® and Other VA Benefit Programs at a Glance

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Select the benefit program of your choice to be directed to the VA’s website to read specific information on each program and eligibility.

• : If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for this benefit. . Please note that this benefit requires monthly enrollment verification via text, email, online at VA.gov or by phone. Verify your enrollment at the end of each month to receive your Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments. .
  
  
• : If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school. .
  
  
• : If you’ve served at least 2 years on active duty, you may qualify for this benefit. .
  
  
• : If you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit. . Please note that this benefit requires monthly enrollment verification using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) system. .
  
  
• : If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be eligible for this benefit.

• : Find out if you can transfer any of your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or dependent children.

Helpful VA Resources