About VASCO Assistant
Supporting those who certify benefits for those who served
Our Mission
VASCO Assistant exists to empower VA School Certifying Officials with the resources, tools, and community they need to serve military-connected students efficiently and accurately. We believe that VASCOs play a critical role in ensuring veterans, service members, and their families receive their hard-earned education benefits without delay.
Our platform combines free educational resources with powerful premium software to support VASCOs at every level—from those just starting out to experienced professionals managing hundreds of certifications.
What is a VASCO?
A VASCO (VA School Certifying Official) is a designated employee at an educational institution who certifies student enrollment and training time to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for education benefit purposes. VASCOs serve as the critical link between educational institutions and the VA, ensuring veterans, service members, and their dependents receive their entitled education benefits accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- •Certify student enrollment for VA benefits
- •Submit certifications through Enrollment Manager
- •Report status changes and withdrawals
- •Ensure compliance with VA regulations
- •Maintain accurate student records
- •Support VA students throughout their journey
VA Benefit Chapters Managed
- •Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill
- •Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill - AD
- •Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness & Employment
- •Chapter 35: Survivors & Dependents Assistance
- •Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill - SR
Why We Built VASCO Assistant
After speaking with dozens of VASCOs across the country, we heard consistent challenges:
- →Time-consuming manual processes: Hours spent on certifications that could be automated
- →Compliance anxiety: Worry about audits and staying current with changing regulations
- →Isolation: Limited connection with other VASCOs to share knowledge and best practices
- →Scattered resources: Information spread across multiple sources with no central hub
VASCO Assistant was created to solve these challenges—bringing together community, resources, and powerful automation tools in one platform dedicated to serving VASCOs.
Our Two-Tier Approach
Free for Everyone
Access our comprehensive knowledge base, community forums, calculators, and resources at no cost. We believe core VASCO knowledge should be accessible to all.
- ✓ Community forums
- ✓ Educational content & guides
- ✓ Basic calculators & tools
- ✓ Policy updates & news
Premium Software
For institutions ready to streamline operations, our premium SaaS platform automates certifications, ensures compliance, and saves hours every week.
- ✓ Automated certifications
- ✓ Compliance dashboards
- ✓ Advanced reporting & analytics
- ✓ Priority support
Our Values
Accuracy First
Every certification affects a student's life. We prioritize accuracy and compliance above all else.
Community Driven
The best insights come from VASCOs themselves. We facilitate knowledge sharing and peer support.
Efficiency Matters
Your time is valuable. We build tools that eliminate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows.
Join the VASCO Community
Whether you're exploring free resources or ready to transform your certification process with premium software, we're here to support you.