22-8794

Designation of Certifying Official(s)

Agency
VA
Revision
August 2024
Fillable fields
68
Pages
3
Official source
VA form page
Checked
October 20, 2026
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VA Form 22-8794: Designation of Certifying Official(s)

VA Form 22-8794 is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Designation of Certifying Official(s). It is a school form, not a student or Veteran application. The form says it is used to provide the names and signatures of those individuals who are authorized to certify enrollment information to VA. VA's form page says to use it to tell VA about any changes related to school certifying officials (SCOs), and to include the names, titles and signatures of all certifying officials at the school or training facility, not just the information that has changed.

The PDF has three pages. Page 1 holds the instructions, the Section 305 training instructions, the school details and the primary certifying official. Pages 2 and 3 hold up to seven additional certifying officials, up to four read-only SCOs, remarks and the designating official's signature. VA's page says the form replaces the one submitted before.

VA's page says the form can also be submitted online. You can fill out the PDF free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.

Top of page 1 of VA Form 22-8794: Designation of Certifying Official(s), as printed by VA

What's on VA Form 22-8794

Item 1: school or training establishment

The complete name and address, including ZIP Code, of the school or training establishment, and its VA facility code if one is assigned.

Item 2A: primary certifying official

Name, title, signature, telephone number and email, the date Section 305 requirements were met, and a yes or no answer on whether the person receives VA education benefits.

Item 2B: additional certifying officials

The same fields for up to seven more certifying officials, five on page 2 and two more on page 3.

Item 2C: read-only SCOs

Names of up to four read-only SCOs, numbered 1 to 4.

Items 3 to 8: remarks and designating official

Remarks for extra space, the designating official's signature and date, printed name and title, email address and direct telephone number.

Penalty and privacy notices

Page 3 states the penalty for a knowingly false statement of a material fact, the Privacy Act notice and a respondent burden of about 10 minutes.

How to complete VA Form 22-8794

  1. 1

    List every certifying official

    The form says to include the names, titles and signatures of all certifying officials, not just the changed information, because each form supersedes the previous form.

  2. 2

    Enter the Section 305 training date

    New officials enter the date they completed new certifying official training and provide a copy of the certificate. Existing officials enter the annual training date. The form explains when to enter PENDING VA FACILITY CODE or EXEMPT instead.

  3. 3

    Answer the VA benefits question

    Each official marks yes or no. The form says VA will not pay benefits for enrollment in a course certified by the individual taking the course.

  4. 4

    Have each official sign

    The form says each certifying official signs on the same line as his or her name and title and gives a direct telephone number and email address.

  5. 5

    Sign as designating official

    The designating official signs and dates Items 4 and 5, then prints a name and title and gives an email address and direct telephone number in Items 6 to 8.

  6. 6

    Submit online or send the PDF

    VA's page says the form can be submitted online instead of sending the paper form.

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Where to send it

Online

VA's form page says: "You can submit your form online instead of sending us the paper form."

Training certificates

The form says newly designated certifying officials provide a copy of their training certificate when submitting this form.

Mailing address

Neither the PDF nor VA's form page prints a mailing address for the paper form.

Edition

The AUG 2024 edition supersedes the JUL 2021 edition, which the form says will not be used. It carries OMB Approved No. 2900-0262, which expires 08/31/2027.

Related forms

Who uses VA Form 22-8794?

  • Schools and training facilities

    VA's page says to use the form to tell VA about any changes related to the school's certifying officials. The form says it is completed whenever there is a change in any of the information.

  • The primary certifying official

    Item 2A names the person who acts as the primary point of contact at the training facility. The form says approval and compliance survey inquiries and correspondence go to this person.

  • Additional certifying officials

    Officials in Items 2A and 2B are designated to sign VA Enrollment Certifications, Certifications of Change in Student Status and other certifications the form lists, including the school portion of VA Form 22-1990t or VA Form 22-10201.

  • Read-only SCOs

    Item 2C lists people with permission to access enrollment information, request information and submit inquiries to VA to assist an authorized SCO. The form says they are not required to complete 305 training.

  • The designating official

    The form says the person signing Items 4 and 5 is a person authorized to enter the school or training establishment into a binding agreement with VA.

The form and VA's page describe it as a school or training facility form. Students and Veterans do not file it.

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Questions about Form 22-8794

Who fills out VA Form 22-8794?

A school or training establishment. The form says the designating official who signs it is a person authorized to enter the school into a binding agreement with VA. Students and Veterans do not file it.

Should the form list only the officials who changed?

No. The form says to include the names, titles and signatures of all certifying officials, not just the changed information, as each form supersedes the previous form.

What is a read-only SCO?

The form describes a read-only SCO as an individual at an educational institution with permission to access enrollment information, request information and submit inquiries to VA to assist an authorized SCO. Read-only SCOs are not required to complete 305 training.

What goes in the 305 training date box?

The date the official completed new certifying official training or the annual training. The form says to enter PENDING VA FACILITY CODE if the facility has no VA Facility Code yet, and EXEMPT if the institution is not a covered institution.

Why does the form ask about VA education benefits?

The form says VA will not pay VA benefits for enrollment in a course certified by the individual taking the course, and that records of listed officials receiving VA benefits at the facility are reviewed during a compliance survey.

Can VA Form 22-8794 be submitted online?

Yes. VA's form page says you can submit your form online instead of sending the paper form.