UNC System Resources Info For… Go! ABOUT US IMPACT INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATES OFFICES AND SERVICES LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE The North Carolina State Approving Agency (NCSAA) Home | Institutions and Affiliates | The North Carolina State Approving Agency (NCSAA) The North Carolina State Approving Agency (NCSAA) for Veterans and Military Education is an independent state agency funded by federal contract. NC SAA is affiliated with the University of North Carolina System, and the UNC System Office acts as its trustee. NCSAA was established by statute in 1947 to approve educational programs and determine which of those programs were appropriate for veterans to enroll in and utilize their VA educational benefits. The Agency now approves courses and programs at over 300 institutions, supervises institutions for compliance with federal and state guidelines and ensures that the interests of the state are preserved. Visit Website NC SAA MISSION To provide quality instruction, appropriate administration, and fair and equitable practices for every veteran (and every eligible person) who enters a NC SAA approved educational program. RESPONSIBILITIES Approve educational courses and programs to be pursued by veterans and eligible persons Supervise educational institutions for compliance with federal and state guidelines Ensure the interests and prerogatives of the state are preserved in both processes APPROVALS Evaluate educational programs for approval Provide written evaluations and approvals to DVA and the institutions INSPECTIONS AND SUPERVISIONS Visit and inspect each active educational institution annually Confirm compliance for approved courses and programs REPORTS AND RECORDS Provide written reports to DVA (Approval-Visit-Compliance reports, others as requested) Maintain records and files for the state of North Carolina ADMINISTRATION, OUTREACH AND LIAISON Provide administrative support for the UNC System Office, the state, and DVA Provide Outreach and Liaison within the state and nationally PROGRAMS Search SAA Approved Programs NC Specific Requirements GI Bill® – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CONTACT US Contact for official requests for action and general correspondence. Timothy D. Freeman Executive Director | 919-237-7937 Cassandra Mangrich-Smith Office Manager | 919-237-7932 John G. Rice Program Specialist | 919-237-7936 Stephanie N. Ruefenacht Program Specialist | 919-237-7934 Isaac N. Smith Program Specialist | 919-237-7962 910 Raleigh Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514 PO Box 2688 (919) 962-1000 Contact STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Vimeo RESOURCES Privacy Policy UNC Policy Manual and Code Public Meetings Safety Web User Survey Careers Intranet Login Website Login Apps Login ABOUT US The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. Copyright © 2021 University of North Carolina. All rights reserved. The university is committed to providing services that are accessible to everyone. We continually update our website and review it with the aim of meeting users’ accessibility needs. If you or someone you know encounters a barrier to the information you need, please submit an accessibility barrier report to request assistance.