School Certifying Official Contact Information

For specific questions about VA education benefits or the certification process, we encourage students to reach out to their program’s school certifying official (SCO). We are limited in our ability to assist with financial inquiries, but the following staff members will be able to look at student accounts and answer any benefits-related questions. Frequently asked questions that are best directed towards SCOs include determinations of out-of-pocket costs related to your benefits, costs of dropping a class, which benefits you may be eligible for, and issues with your account or bill.

There are multiple points of contact listed below, so please ensure you are reaching out to the correct person based on your program.

Main Campus and SCS Degree Programs

Rachel Cardwell, Assistant Registrar for VA Benefits

Rachel Cardwell handles veterans education benefits and certifications for all students in the College of Arts & Sciences, the Walsh School of Foreign Service, the McDonough School of Business, the School of Nursing, the School of Health, the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Biomedical Graduate Education, and the McCourt School of Public Policy.

Main Campus School Certifying Official
Email: militarybenefits@georgetown.edu
Phone: 202-687-2713 (or schedule a call here)
Website: registrar.georgetown.edu/veterans/

SCS Professional Certificate Programs

Julia McGinn, Enrollment Manager 

Julia McGinn handles veterans education benefits and certifications for all students in SCS non-degree programs, which are listed on this webpage.

Professional Certificate Programs School Certifying Official
Email: pdcvabenefits@georgetown.edu 
Office: (202) 784-7144
Website: scs.georgetown.edu/resources-military-students/#vabenefits

School of Law

Amber Young, Manager of Exams, Grades, VA Services

Amber Young handles veterans education benefits and certifications for all students in law school programs.

Georgetown Law School Certifying Official
Email: lawmilitarybenefits@georgetown.edu
Office: (202) 661-6769
Website: www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/academic-resources/registrar/va-benefits/

School of Medicine

Elise Mercier, Associate Dean for Student Services and Registrar

Elise Mercier handles veterans education benefits and certifications for all students in the Doctor of Medicine program.

Georgetown School of Medicine Certifying Official
Email: medreg@georgetown.edu
Office: (202) 687-5121

If you have any questions about who your School Certifying Official is, please contact our office at veteranservices@georgetown.edu.