Benefits for Veterans

The Veterans Administration provides educational assistance for veterans and determines a veteran’s eligibility for benefits. (See VA Re-entry and Standard of Progress.)

This agency also provides educational assistance to widows and children of veterans who died while in service or after discharge from a service connected disability. Wives and children of veterans who have a service connected disability considered to be total and permanent in nature are also eligible. Forms and information concerning certification for VA benefit purposes are available in the Financial Aid Office. VA student progress records are maintained by the Registrar’s Office and are available for student review during normal business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm).

VA Standard of Progress Policy

A VA student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and complete at least 67% of the courses attempted within the semester to receive benefits. A VA student who fails to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or earn at least 67% of the courses attempted will be placed on academic probation for two consecutive semesters. If at the end of the second semester the student has not attained a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and earned at least 67% of the courses attempted, VA benefits will be terminated.

VA Re-entry Policy

A VA student whose benefits have been terminated due to unsatisfactory progress will be monitored each semester and upon attaining a cumulative (GPA) of 2.00 and earning at least 67% of the courses attempted may submit a specific request for resumption of benefits. The college will continue to monitor the student’s progress each semester and to counsel and offer guidance in order to resolve academic problems that will ensure successful completion of his/her education.

If at any time after recertification a student should again be placed on probation for more than two semesters or suspended, the VA will be promptly notified and benefits could be terminated.