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

GI Bill® School Feedback Tool for Veterans

If you have an issue or complaint about a school or training facility, please feel free to submit feedback to the VA at www.va.gov/education/submit-school-feedback/introduction. The Virginia State Approving Agency would appreciate your feedback as well. You may copy and paste the issue or complaint you are sending to the VA, and send it to saa@dvs.virginia.gov. Just as the VA will do, the SAA will review your feedback and pass it along to your school for their review. Then we will let you know how we are handling your feedback.

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 saa@dvs.virginia.gov

Name	Title	Contact Information
Tramaine Carroll-Payne	Deputy Director of Education Programs	804-248-1239 tramaine.carroll-payne@dvs.virginia.gov
Bobbie Blakely	Veterans Education Training Manager	804-310-0609 bobbie.blakely@dvs.virginia.gov
Michael Mullins	Education Support Specialist	804-297-5719 michael.mullins@dvs.virginia.gov
Michelle Hill	Veterans Education Manager	804-516-2975 michelle.hill@dvs.virginia.gov
Christopher Link	Veterans Education Manager	804-489-1039 christopher.link@dvs.virginia.gov
Aaron Martin	Veterans Education Manager	804-895-8047 aaron.martin@dvs.virginia.gov
Elita Robinson	Veterans Education Manager	804-389-3562 elita.robinson@dvs.virginia.gov
Latisha Rothenbach	Veterans Education Manager	804-489-0552 latisha.rothenbach@dvs.virginia.gov

Education, Transition & Employment