University of Fairfax maintains a prior credit evaluation process for students receiving VA educational benefits in accordance with applicable federal regulations and State Approving Agency (SAA) requirements.
Students using VA educational benefits are encouraged to provide official transcripts and other applicable documentation of prior education, training, military coursework, or experiential learning that may be applicable to their program of study. The University will evaluate transcripts and prior credit documentation received in accordance with institutional transfer credit policies and applicable VA regulations.
Military students may not receive VA educational benefits for courses in which prior credit has already been granted, unless repetition is specifically permitted under VA regulations or institutional academic policy.
The University will maintain written records documenting the evaluation of prior education and training and any credit granted, when applicable. If prior credit is awarded, the program length and VA certification will be adjusted accordingly.
Students are responsible for providing transcripts or prior education documentation they wish to have considered for transfer credit evaluation. If transcripts or documentation are not provided, the University will evaluate available information consistent with institutional policy and VA requirements.
Additional Guidelines for Military Students:
- Military students cannot receive educational benefits for courses where prior credit has already been granted.
- Military students may not repeat courses previously passed unless repetition is required by the program or permitted under VA regulations.
- Delays in evaluating prior credit may result in adjustments to enrollment certification and could affect VA educational benefits.
- Students seeking transfer credit consideration should complete the University’s Prior Credit Evaluation process and provide any requested supporting documentation.
Continuous certification of enrollment is contingent upon the student remaining eligible for benefits and maintaining satisfactory academic progress in accordance with university policy.
