Certifying Official Handbook
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Certifying Official Handbook (Word format)
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Conferences for Certifying Officials

Education Inquiries

Education Services Section - ELRs and SAAs, listed by state (includes addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses)

RPO Stats

St. Louis Newsletter

Policies & Informational Letters

eCert

Work Study Program - Guidelines for applying, one-page VA Form for sending Workstudy Applications, Timesheets, etc. to vets, Inquiry Button, RPO Workstudy Map, and Available Worksites in your area

Certifying Official Training

Other Areas of Interest

VA Central Office Education HomePage

VA Forms

VA Regulations

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Reviewed/Updated: 4/25/02