Veterans' Benefits

Benefits are available to qualifying veterans, qualifying spouses of disabled or deceased veterans, qualifying dependents of veterans of disabled or deceased veterans, or war orphans enrolling for the first time or transferring from another college or university. After registration, the VA Coordinator certifies the enrollment of the student to the Department of Veteran's Affairs, provided the student has completed all necessary forms.

The VA determines eligibility and the amount of the benefits, which are made directly to the student (mail or direct deposit). It is the responsibility of the student to inform the VA of address changes.

The student must notify the VA Coordinator if he/she resign or changes the number of hours being taken so that additional overpayments of benefits can be minimized. If the student resigns because of mitigating circumstances, the VA must be notified in order to prevent termination of benefits retroactive to the beginning of the semester.

Students must maintain satisfactory progress in order to be certified for VA benefits. students should review the Academic Policies section concerning probation and suspension for more information.

Students should see the VA Coordinator in the Admissions Office to complete paperwork for monthly VA benefits such as the GI Bill, disability, or dependent VA educational benefits. Other veteran related benefits such as National Guard Tuition Exemption, Reserve or Active Duty Tuition Assistance, VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Training or veteran dependent tuition fee waivers will be processed through our Scholarship Coordinator located in the Financial Aid Office.

Benefits may be paid for approved diploma programs, approved certificate programs, or approved associate programs. Technical Competency Areas (TCA) are not approved for veterans' benefits. Students may earn a TCA while enrolled in an approved complementary program.