As a university defined by the Volunteer spirit, we are committed to working with all veteran and military-connected students to support their educational success and financial health. Please see the information below regarding payment plans (deferments).<\/p>\n
Take me to Frequently Asked Questions \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Students using VA education benefits under\u00a0Chapters 30, 31 (VR&E), 33, 35, or 1606<\/strong>\u00a0must submit an Enrollment Certification Form to the Veterans Benefits Office in the Veteran Success Center by\u00a0August 3, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Submitting this form allows you to use your VA education benefits and enroll in the Veterans Payment Plan (Veterans Deferment) for Fall 2026.<\/p>\n The Bursar\u2019s Office will add eligible students to the Veterans Payment Plan by the close of business on\u00a0August 6, 2026<\/strong>. Please allow time for the plan to appear in your account.<\/p>\n Students who submitted their Fall paperwork will not have their schedules dropped on\u00a0August 7<\/strong>\u00a0while the payment plan is being processed. If you submitted your paperwork but do not see the payment plan by August 7, contact the Veterans Benefits Office at\u00a0utkva@utk.edu<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0865-974-5420<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Veterans Payment Plan helps you track Fall term charges.<\/p>\n Students who do not pay their balance by the last day of the term may have an account hold placed on their account or be charged late fees.<\/p>\n To use TN Strong Act Reimbursement and enroll in the Veterans Payment Plan (Veterans Deferment) for Fall 2026, email your completed and signed packet to\u00a0utktnstrongact@utk.edu<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0by\u00a0August 3, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n After we receive your packet, the Bursar\u2019s Office will add you to the Veterans Payment Plan by the close of business on\u00a0August 6, 2026<\/strong>. Please allow time for the plan to appear in your account.<\/p>\n If you submitted your Fall paperwork but do not see the payment plan by\u00a0August 7<\/strong>, contact the Veterans Success Center at\u00a0utkva@utk.edu<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0865-974-5420<\/strong>. Students whose paperwork has been submitted will not have their schedules dropped on August 7 while the payment plan is being processed.<\/p>\n The Veterans Payment Plan helps you keep track of Fall term charges.<\/p>\n Students who have not paid their balance by the last day of the term may receive an account hold or late fees.<\/p>\n Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 & The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Compliance <\/strong><\/p>\n 38 USC 3679(e)(1) and Section 103 Public Law<\/strong><\/p>\n A) A policy that permits any covered individual<\/a>\u00a0to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter\u00a031<\/a>,\u00a033<\/a>, or\u00a035<\/a>\u00a0of this title and ending on the earlier of the following dates:<\/p>\n (i)The date on which the Secretary provides payment for such course of education to such institution.<\/p>\n (ii)\u00a0The date that is 90 days after the date on which the educational institution certifies for tuition and fees following receipt from the student such certificate of eligibility.<\/p>\n (B)\u00a0A policy that ensures that the educational institution will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a\u00a0covered individual<\/a>\u00a0borrow additional funds, on any\u00a0covered individual\u00a0because of the individual\u2019s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement of a payment to be provided by the Secretary under\u00a0chapter 31<\/a>\u202f[1]<\/a>\u00a033, or 35 of this title.<\/p>\n However, to qualify for these protections, the covered individual (the student) will be required to provide the Office of Veterans Benefits Administration at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville with the following documents:<\/p>\n While awaiting VA benefits, students remain responsible for any portion of tuition and fees not covered by VA funding. This includes, but is not limited to:<\/p>\n For questions regarding VA education benefits, please contact the Office of Veterans Benefits Administration at 865-974-5420 or <\/strong>utkva@utk.edu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nVA Education Benefits and Veterans Payment Plan (Fall 2026)<\/h1>\n
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\nTN Legislation Regarding Veteran Education Benefits: TCA 49-7-104<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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