Information for Veteran Education Programs

Information for Veteran Education Programs

Great Basin College participates in veteran education programs. The determination of eligibility for use of VA educational benefits rests with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The veteran certifying official assists veterans and/or their eligible dependents to access their benefits. Students who want to use VA education benefits must submit a request for certification form to the campus Veteran Affairs school certifying official (SCO) for each term they wish to be certified. It is recommended that students complete the request for certification form 30 days before the semester begins to ensure the SCO has enough time to verify enrolled classes are applicable to the chosen degree and certify the information to the VA. Students using VA education benefits must notify the SCO immediately of any changes to their semester schedule or chosen degree. Students receiving VA education benefits are required to declare a degree objective, and payments will be awarded only for credits applicable to that degree. Should credits be certified and the student fails to complete the courses, repayment of funds may be required. For remedial courses to be considered as part of the student’s total enrollment, the student must take the placement test and enroll in a live class. All prior credit must be sent in and evaluated by GBC’s admissions and records office. Students may request their military transcripts be sent to GBC by accessing the Joint Service Transcript website at https://jst.doded.mil/jst/.

Great Basin College does not penalize students using VA education benefit programs under Chapters 33 and 31 while awaiting payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs providing, they submit a certificate of eligibility, a written request to use such entitlement, and any additional information needed to certify enrollment. Students will continue to have access to classes, libraries, and other institutional facilities as outlined available in our catalog. No late fees will be assessed, and student accounts will be considered on hold. Title 38 USC 3679 (e).