VA Form 22-10215a Fillable PDF – Download Now (85/15)

VA Form 22-10215a Fillable PDF – Download Now (85/15) – Schools participating in VA education programs, such as the GI Bill, must comply with the 85/15 Rule (also known as the 85 percent enrollment ratio requirement). This rule ensures programs maintain a healthy mix of VA-supported and non-supported students.

For institutions needing extra space to report calculations, VA Form 22-10215a serves as the official continuation sheet.

What Is VA Form 22-10215a?

VA Form 22-10215a is the Statement of Assurance of Compliance with 85 Percent Enrollment Ratios Continuation Sheet. It is a fillable PDF designed exclusively as a supplement to the primary VA Form 22-10215.

Key facts:

  • It cannot be submitted alone — it must be attached to a completed VA Form 22-10215.
  • Use it when you need additional rows for program names, enrollment data, or calculations beyond the space on the main form.
  • Revised: January 2025 (current version as of 2026).
  • OMB Control No. 2900-0897.

Direct Download (Official Fillable PDF):
Download VA Form 22-10215a (PDF)

Purpose of the 85/15 Rule

The 85/15 Rule, codified in Title 38 U.S.C. 3680A(d) and 38 CFR 21.4201, prevents over-reliance on VA funding. It requires that no more than 85% of students in an approved program be “supported students” (those receiving VA education benefits or institutional aid that pays tuition/fees). At least 15% must be non-supported (paying full cost without VA or certain institutional support).

When a program exceeds 85% supported students:

  • VA cannot approve new enrollments using benefits (except Chapters 31 & 35 in some cases).
  • Existing students may continue if maintaining continuous enrollment.

This market-validation tool protects veterans and taxpayers by ensuring programs attract paying students.

Who Must Use VA Form 22-10215 and 22-10215a?

  • Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Non-College Degree (NCD) schools charging tuition/fees.
  • Non-accredited schools generally have stricter requirements.
  • Schools without a 35% exemption must submit calculations routinely.

Vocational Flight Schools have specific options.

Exemptions: Schools where VA beneficiaries are ≤35% of total enrollment may request exemption via VA Form 22-10216. Accredited schools qualifying for exemption often skip routine 22-10215 submissions.

When to Submit

Submit calculations:

  • No later than 30 days after the start of each regular term (or before the next term begins), or
  • Within 30 days of the start of each enrollment period for non-standard terms.

Upload via the VA Education File Upload Portal: https://www.my.va.gov/EducationFileUploads

How to Complete VA Form 22-10215a?

  1. Complete the main VA Form 22-10215 first.
  2. On the continuation sheet, enter:
    • Institution Name
    • Facility Code
    • Term Start Date
    • Calculation Date
  3. Fill the table with:
    • Program Name
    • Total Students Enrolled (FTE)
    • Supported Students
    • Non-Supported Students
    • Supported Student Percentage
  4. Certify with signature, title, and date.
  5. Note the page number (e.g., “This is page 2 of 3”).

Tip: Contact your local Education Liaison Representative (ELR) for help with calculations.

Recent Updates (2022–2026)

The Ensuring the Best Institutions for Veterans Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-174) refined exemption processes. Schools should monitor status and report if a program exceeds 85%.

Resources for School Administrators

Important: This form is for educational institutions, not individual veterans.

Stay Compliant and Support Veterans

Proper use of VA Form 22-10215a helps institutions maintain approval to enroll GI Bill students while ensuring program quality and integrity. Always use the latest versions from the official VA website and consult your ELR for institution-specific guidance.