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Foreign Program Approval Information for Schools

Foreign Program Approval Information For Schools

In order to apply for approval of a program of education, an official from the school that is authorized to commit the school to an agreement with the VA should complete and submit VA Form 22-0976, Application for Approval of a Program in a Foreign Country. The VA will evaluate the information and provide the school official with an approval determination on the program of education.

VA Form 22-0976 should be submitted to:

Foreign School Approval Group (22-ESU)
VA Regional Office
130 S. Elmwood Avenue Suite 601
Buffalo, NY 14202

NOTE: Independent study (distance learning) courses must be accredited by a national agency or association recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Also, in order to be approved, a course offered in a foreign country must lead to a standard college degree or its equivalent.

Students seeking more information on attending foreign schools should click here.

The Department of Veterans Affairs may consult with the Department of Education and review any information about the foreign school that the Department of Education makes available.

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