The WAVE system says I don't have a record on file - why does this happen?

Answer ID 117   |    Published 09/27/2002 01:02 PM   |    Updated 11/01/2018 04:13 PM

You will not have a WAVE record if:

  • VA hasn't yet processed your application for benefits
  • You're receiving Tuition Assistance Top-Up
  • You've been out of school for six months and your WAVE record became inactive
  • You're receiving benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill, CH32 (VEAP) or CH35 (DEA) and therefore don't need to verify your enrollment in WAVE
  • You've received an accelerated payment
  • You're receiving benefits for on-the-job training, apprenticeship training, flight training, or correspondence courses
  • You're receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
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