Veteran Services
Veterans and their dependents are admitted to the College under the same admission requirements as other students. Veteran students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students must pursue the curriculum as listed and approved in the College Catalog and maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.0 Cumulative GPA), attendance, and conduct to maintain eligibility for payments.
鈥樷�楪I Bill鈥� is a registered鈥� trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at
How the Process Works
- Generally, students need to be prepared to pay education expenses up front, unless they are participating in certain programs that cover tuition, fees and books directly, such as VA Voc Rehab, Post 9/11 GI Bill (100% Eligible) or Tuition Assistance. Veterans are also encouraged to apply for federal financial aid.
- Before students receiving veteran鈥檚 benefits can be certified for payment, they must be fully accepted by the 51猎奇 Enrollment Management Office, submit a copy of their student schedule to the VA Certifying Official and all prior college transcripts and their or transcript must be received by the college and evaluated for transfer credit.
- After the student is certified, it can take 4-6 weeks before students receive the first payment. Students are encouraged to request direct deposit to their bank account to save time in receiving funds.
How to Request Veterans Education Benefits
Step 1: Students who have never used their benefits, file an initial application (22-1990) or form 22-1995 if you are changing schools with the VA at .
Step 2: In 4-6 weeks the VA will mail the veteran a Certificate of Eligibility. Once this is received, please contact the VA Certifying Official to schedule an appointment at 828-627-4506 or email hccaid@haywood.edu.
Step 3: Provide a copy of your student class schedule to the VA Certifying Office prior to each semester for certification to the VA. Also contact the VA Certifying Official if the number of credit hours decreases as a result of dropping, withdrawing from, or no longer attending any of the registered classes.
Other Important Information
- Students can only be certified for classes that are required for their program.
- To receive full-time pay, students must enroll and remain in 12 credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters. Requirements for Summer term vary.
- Students must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 to avoid being placed on probationary status for VA benefits.
- Students must comply with 51猎奇 and VA attendance verification procedures. See or call (877) 823-2378 for VA verification information.
- Please note that VA Education Benefits only pay for the In State Tuition rate and 51猎奇 currently does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Withdraw Information
- Students are required to contact the certifying official if they must drop or withdraw from a class(es).
- Students who withdraw from class may be required to repay any benefits from the beginning of the term for those hours.
Links for Resources and Information
Contact Us
Monday 鈥� Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm,
Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Phone: 828-627-4756
Email: hccaid@haywood.edu