State Approving Agency
The Georgia Department of Veterans Service is designated by law as the State Approving Agency (SAA) responsible for approving and supervising programs in educational institutions and training establishments in Georgia, which offer education and training to veterans and other eligible persons under provisions of the Veterans Education Assistance Program. These programs must have SAA approval before veterans and other eligible persons may receive educational benefits (GI Bill) from US Department of Veterans Affairs under the authority of Title 38, U.S. Code and Chapter 1606 Title 10.
Federal and State Laws require stringent regulatory compliance of all institutions and establishments approved for veterans attendance. The responsibilities of approval, annual inspections, and ensuring corrective action when necessary, constitute a vital function of the Georgia SAA.
The State Approving Agency has the function of ensuring that institutions and establishments meet and maintain acceptable approval standards so that eligible persons who attend may receive educational assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes all public and private schools and all establishments offering apprenticeship and other on-the-job training. The satisfactory performance of these duties requires that State Approving Agency personnel have extensive knowledge in education administration and a full understanding of the laws and regulations that govern and control the Veterans Educational Assistance Program.
For further information concerning approved universities, colleges, technical and trade schools, flight schools, correspondence schools, apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs, contact any of the SAA staff at the telephone or fax numbers indicated below.
Telephone: 404-656-2306/2322
Fax: 404-657-6276
Approval Process for Educational Institutions
Approval Process for Training Establishments
Approved Educational Institutions