The State Approving Agency (SAA) was established by act of Congress in 1947 to ensure that Veterans/eligible dependents can use the GI Bill educational entitlement in an approved educational program. The primary function of the Kansas State Approving Agency is to review, evaluate, and approve quality educational and training programs for Veterans benefits.

Programs that can be approved include institutions of higher learning (colleges and universities), non-degree institutions (vocational and technical schools), apprenticeship programs, other on-the-job training programs, and flight schools.

The Kansas SAA reviews the appropriateness of each program relative to the state's standards and laws, in addition to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) rules and regulations and other applicable laws and regulations. The program is then either approved or disapproved. Continuous supervision is required of approved programs. There are over 145 programs currently approved in Kansas for Veterans educational benefits.

All of the above courses or training must lead to an educational, professional, or vocational objective. Courses such as bartender and personality development are vocational and recreational in character and are specifically prohibited from approval by law.

Applications

All applications must be completed and submitted by the school certifying official, registrar or supervising instructor. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Institutions of Higher Learning (degree granting). Please complete both forms and submit all requested documents. Other appropriate VA forms will be provided by Kansas SAA.

VA Form 22-10287 IHL Approval Application (OMB Approved 10-3-23)
VA Form 22-10287A IHL Program Submission List (508 Conformant 10-19-23) Edits 11-14-23.pdf

Non-Institutions of Higher Learning (non-degree granting). Please complete both forms and submit all requested documents. Other appropriate VA forms will be provided by Kansas SAA.

VA Form 22-10288 Non-IHL Approval Application (OMB Approved 10-3-23) Edits 11-14-23.pdf
VA Form 22-10288a Non-IHL Program Submission List (OMB Approved 10-3-23) Edits 11-15-23.pdf

Useful Links

OJT "On-the-Job" Training Brochure

This is an overview of eligible apprenticeship and job training program for the GI Bill® and possible monthly benefits.  There are websites and contacts for further information.

GI Bill® Brochure

This is an overview of the GI Bill® Chapters and the education and training programs for which they can be used.  There are websites and contacts for further information.

This link will take you to the Department of Veterans Affairs Education and Training Website. 
Education and Training Home (va.gov)
School Certifying Official (SCO) Training - Education and Training (va.gov)

Click on the link below for a map list of schools to view facilities in that state.
http://inquiry.vba.va.gov/weamspub/buildSearchInstitutionCriteria.do

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