The Alabama Veterans Affairs Association is the oldest nonprofit organization of its kind, founded in 1974, dedicated to serving our educational professionals who assist our military-connected students and their families. AVAA is the primary training and networking organization for professionals administering educational benefits for Veterans and military-connected student professionals in the state of Alabama.
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The Alabama Veterans Affairs Association (AVAA) is committed to its founding principles established in 1974, dedicated to supporting the educational professionals who serve our military students and their families. As the oldest nonprofit organization of its kind, AVAA provides comprehensive training and networking opportunities for professionals administering educational benefits for Veterans and other eligible individuals. Our mission is to foster effective communication, develop outreach and recruitment programs statewide, study and enhance existing regional programs, and advocate for new legislation at both the state and federal levels that benefit Alabama's veterans and their dependents. We prioritize openness, providing a platform for veterans and clubs to openly discuss issues, propose solutions, and strengthen our collective support network. AVAA is unwavering in its dedication to serving those who have served our nation.
Join AVAA
Learn and connect with like-minded professionals while you continue to expand your knowledge of military and veteran education benefit processing and advisement.
Annual membership for the 2025 calendar year is $75 per individual and is open to any person who is directly or indirectly involved with Veteran and military benefits or students.
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What can AVAA do for you?
AVAA, in partnership with the Alabama Education Liaison Representative, State Approving Agency, Regional Processing Staff, and other agencies, ensures that you're informed of important updates and changes to laws, rules, policies, and procedures implemented by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Additionally, AVAA can provide important training and resources for School Certifying Officials and VMA Offices at educational institutions.
Training & Resources
As an AVAA member, you will have the opportunity to receive answers to tough questions you may have regarding serving the Veteran & military-connected population at your institution.
Whether it's hands-on training with new systems or a review of office procedures, AVAA's goal is to ensure you have received information to make you an effective and knowledgeable asset to our Veteran and military-connected population.
Networking for SCOs
Sometimes the best information and assistance come from conversation and networking with someone in the same position as you. AVAA provides a helpful forum through our annual conference to compare notes with other schools as to what works and what may not.
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Also, as an AVAA member, you will have access to the contact information of other members so you can ask questions, brainstorm, and share best practices.