Ch 33 Tuition & Fees Update

Many of you will notice that your status is either Requires Dual Certification or In Progress at the beginning of the term. If you are using Ch 33, our office actually certifies you twice.

• The first one is submitted to the VA shortly after you submit your request. We call this "pre-certifying". That is what triggers your BAH and book stipend payments.
• Then after the 11th day of class, we begin the second round. This is when we calculate the exact amount the VA owes for your Tuition and (Mandatory) Fees.
• Once that amount is determined, we send it to the VA and to the Treasurer's office. 
• The VA will pay the university once it processes on their end. This is typically in October/November or March/April. 
• In the meantime, we send that same amount to the Treasurer's office to place a "defered payment" on your student account. This is the placeholder for what the VA owes. This will prevent any late fees being placed on your account while waiting for the VA payment. 
  • In Workday, the anticipated payment you see is the deferment. Keep in mind this is the MAXIMUM the VA may pay but it could be reduced if you have an unapproved class or other factor impacting your T&F. If you have a question on the exact amount we billed the VA, you can contact our office anytime. 
  • We do not utilize Deferred Payments in the summer. Your student account will be reflected when the VA actually pays. 

You may receive an email (or two) from the Treasurer's office about late fees. You will likely receive at least one before the deferment is placed. We will continue to work with the Treasurer's office to prevent these late fees. If for some reason, you receive a late fee on your account that you believe is a result of a VA non-payment, reach out to vmsc@uark.edu so we can help follow up and remove it if that is the reason for the late fee. 

Remember, there are certain amounts you will owe. Pay close attention to your account and make sure you have paid your part of the bill. If any of those charge remain, you may be subject to the late fee for the non-VA charges. Here is a list of common fees that your benefits DO NOT pay for: 

• Inclusive Access Course Material (this is the most commonly missed!)
• Housing Advance Charge
• Housing Processing Charge
• Orientation Guest Pass Charge
• Room Charge
• Housing Meal Charge
• Parking Fee
• Greek Fee
• Late Fee
• Overpay Reapply
• Replacement ID Card
• Some Study Abroad Fees

If you have a question about a fee on your account and whether it will be covered, please reach out to our office or come by.