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
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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. Searchable Program Types:
WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search Searchable program Types:
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
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Virginia State Approving Agency |
| Name | Title | Contact Information |
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Martina Murray |
Director of Education Programs |
804-839-2792 martina.murray@dvs.virginia.gov |
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Tramaine Carroll-Payne |
Deputy Director of Education Programs |
804-248-1239 tramaine.carroll-payne@dvs.virginia.gov |
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Bobbie Blakely |
Veterans Education Training Manager |
804-310-0609 bobbie.blakely@dvs.virginia.gov |
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Michael Mullins |
Education Support Specialist |
804-297-5719 michael.mullins@dvs.virginia.gov |
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Michelle Hill |
Veterans Education Manager |
804-516-2975 michelle.hill@dvs.virginia.gov |
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Christopher Link |
Veterans Education Manager |
804-489-1039 christopher.link@dvs.virginia.gov |
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Aaron Martin |
Veterans Education Manager |
804-895-8047 aaron.martin@dvs.virginia.gov |
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Elita Robinson |
Veterans Education Manager |
804-389-3562 elita.robinson@dvs.virginia.gov |
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Latisha Rothenbach |
Veterans Education Manager |
804-489-0552 latisha.rothenbach@dvs.virginia.gov |