Who’s eligible for military benefits?

MAPS scholarships are available to qualified active duty reservists or veterans of the armed services. To apply, click here and then select Imagine America Military Award Program (MAP).

Veterans of the armed services, spouses and dependants of 100% disabled or deceased veterans may be eligible for the GI Bill. These benefits are paid directly to the student once enrollment is certified.

Disabled veterans may be eligible for Chapter 31 benefits which pay for the cost of the educational program. Additionally, a separate benefit may be paid directly to the student.

Students currently serving active duty in the Navy, Marines, or Reserves may be eligible for Tuition Assistance. This benefit pays up to $4500 per fiscal year toward your education. Students may also be able to receive GI Bill benefits as well. For more information and to print an application, (click here).

More information regarding military benefits may be found on the VA website: www.va.gov. 

How do I apply?

Students may apply for military benefits online on the Veterans Administration website (click here)

Once an approval is received, please notify your financial aid administrator so that we may certify your enrollment with the Veteran’s Administration. Questions regarding your enrollment certification may be directed to Karissa Marcangeli at kmarcangeli@communitycarecollege.edu.

How do I contact the VA?

VA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000

Education (GI Bill): 1-888-442-4551

Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): 1-800-829-4833

Who do I contact if the amount of my monthly payment is incorrect?

If you believe the amount of your payment is incorrect, you may want to first contact Karissa Marcangeli at kmarcangeli@communitycarecollege.edu to verify the number of enrollment hours reported to the VA.

If your schedule has changed and a correction needs to be submitted, we will be able to process that re-certification. If your scheduled hours were reported accurately, you will then need to contact the VA.

Other Important Reminders and Information

In order to ensure proper payment and to prevent delays on receiving your funds, it is very important that you notify us of any changes to your class schedule.

Students must verify monthly enrollment with the VA in order to receive their monthly payment. Typically, students can either call the VA at 1-877-823-2378 or verify online.