VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
To be eligible for educational benefits, the student must be enrolled in an approved curriculum, taking only those courses required for graduation in the chosen curriculum. Students must, in the judgement of the College, maintain satisfactory progress for continued eligibility.

Students receiving VA benefits are responsible for learning how to file their reports, for the accuracy of their reports, and for notifying the Veteran's office if they withdraw from any class or from school.

VA regulations governing institution - approved training of veterans and/or dependents of veterans require that certain documents be on file prior to certification of enrollment:

1. Application for admission.

2. Proper application for VA benefits {Forms 22-1990 or 22-5490 (W)}.

3. High School transcript or GED scores and transcript of academic record for each college previously 
    attended.

4. If no VA benefits have been received for prior training;
    (a) DD - 214
    (b) marriage certificate (if applicable)
    (c) divorce decree (if applicable)
    (d) dependent children's birth certificates (if applicable)

5. If VA benefits have been received for prior training, the student submits a change of program form  
    (22-1995).

The VA will not pay for enrollment in the following: (1) course audits, (2)independent study, (3) repeated courses previously passed, (4) courses not required in chosen curriculum.

Department of Veterans Affairs - Telecourse Policy

All DVA students receiving educational benefits must meet the following criteria before enrolling in a telecourse:

1. Meet with the certifying official before registering.

2. Have completed all remedial courses required for current program completion as specified by 
    placement testing.
3. The telecourse must be an integral part of the veteran's current program.

No additional charges are required for enrolling in telecourses.