All DVS team members in the education, transition, and employment programs are teleworking, and are connected via phone and e-mail, and can perform almost all direct-service activities for Veterans and their families during normal working hours.

State Approving Agency (GI Bill)

The Virginia State Approving Agency is a member of the National Association of State Approving Agencies (NASAA). NASAA advocates for quality education and training programs for our nation’s veterans. Please click here to learn more about NASAA.

GI Bill® Approved Facilities

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has several “WEAMS” search engines available which will allow you to search for approved programs in Virginia and around the country. However, if you do not find the program(s) for which you are searching, please contact us at (804) 225-2298 or saa@dvs.virginia.gov to determine whether the approval is in process or whether a new approval can be completed.

WEAMS Institution Search

Searchable Program Types:

Institution of Higher Learning
Non College Degree
On-the-Job Training/Apprenticeship
Correspondence
Flight
All Types

WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search

Searchable program Types:

Licence
Certfication
Both

WEAMS National Exams Search

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Virtual Meeting with a State Approving Agency Manager

Schedule a virtual meeting to talk about GI Bill® Benefits at https://calendly.com/virginia-saa/virginia

Apply to Become a GI BILL® Approved Facility

School Certifying Official Resources

SCO Handbook Version 6.0 (Updated June 5, 2020) Online Only at KnowVA

Training Opportunities for School Certifying Officials

Sign Up for Updates from the Virginia SAA

ADVISORIES

SCHOOL CLOSURES

Contact the State Approving Agency
Virginia State Approving Agency 101 N. 14th Street, 17th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 Telephone: 804-225-2298 Fax: 804-786-0809

Name	Title	Contact Information
Martina Murray	Director of Education Programs	804-839-2792 martina.murray@dvs.virginia.gov
Tramaine Carroll-Payne	Deputy Director of Education Programs	804-248-1239 tramaine.carroll-payne@dvs.virginia.gov
Bobbie Blakely	Training Manager	804-310-0609 bobbie.blakely@dvs.virginia.gov
Michael Mullins	Education Support Specialist	804-297-5719 michael.mullins@dvs.virginia.gov
Patrice Jones	Apprenticeship Manager	804-212-8091 patrice.jones@dvs.virginia.gov
Sharo Browne	Manager	804-516-2975 sharo.browne@dvs.virginia.gov
Christopher Link	Manager	804-366-5547 christopher.link@dvs.virginia.gov

Education, Transition & Employment