New Process: Electronic Certification Request for VA Education Benefits
Policies and Procedures for using VA Education Benefits at VPCC
Students who wish to utilize VA Education Benefits must submit a Certification Request for VA Education Benefits form to Military & Veteran Services each semester. Students using VA Benefits for the first time must also submit confirmation of application for VA Education Benefits. The VA will issue a Certificate of Eligibility after processing the VA benefit application. This Certificate of Eligibility must be submitted to Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Military & Veteran Services Office. Students using Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31) benefits must have the VR&E Counselor submit authorization to VPCC for each semester the student wishes to use the benefit. Students who receive VA Benefits under Chapter 30, 1606, or 35 are required to have a valid method of payment for tuition and fees prior to submitting the Certification Request for VA Education Benefits.
- Using VA Education Benefits at VPCC
- Veterans Handbook - 2021-2022 Workforce Development Students
- Rate of Pursuit and MHA Information for Post 9-11 GI Bill Recipients
- Refunds, Credits, and Reinstatement as a Result of Military Service
Forms for Veteran Services
- Steps for Using VA Education Benefits at Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Certification Request for VA Education Benefits - Complete the New Electronic Certification Request powered by Qualtrics. Upon completion, responses will be automatically emailed to Military & Veteran Services
- Military & Veteran Services: Policies and Student Responsibilities
Contact Information
Location:
- Hampton Campus: Wythe Hall, Room 253
- Historic Triangle Campus: Suite 117
Phone: (757) 825-3442
Email: va@tncc.edu
Overview of VA Education Benefits
There are various VA education programs available, all of which have their own unique qualifying criteria and rates of payment. These programs do not pay a student’s tuition (except for Chapter 31 and Chapter 33), instead; students pay their own tuition and then receive monthly benefit payments from the VA. Eligible students may apply for advance payment of benefits and also take advantage of the college’s tuition payment plan. The VA benefit amount is determined by the student’s training time. The VA established levels of training time are “full”, “3/4”, “half”, and “less than half”. Refer to the Training Time Equivalency Table for specific information. Benefits for students training while on active duty and those training less than half-time are limited to the amount of tuition and fees paid. As the number of credits determines the payment amount, it is absolutely essential that students immediately report all changes in enrollment (drops/adds) to the college’s Military & Veteran Services Office.
Need additional information?
- GI Bill Comparison Tool was created by the Department of Veteran Affairs to assist GI Bill recipients to make informed choices when deciding to attend an educational institution.
- TA DECIDE is an information and comparison tool to assist participants of DOD's TA program make informed choices on schools and education programs.
- Ask Questions and Find Answers directly from the VA.
- Email your questions to Virginia Peninsula Community College Military & Veteran Services Office at va@tncc.edu.
- VA’s work-study program (video)
Comments and Suggestions
Our goal is to provide timely and accurate information and services. Please email us your comments and suggestions so that we can better serve you.