| Veterans Affairs @ TCC
Welcome Home OEF/OIF Veterans and thank you for your service!
Not a TCC student yet?
- If you are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veterans' benefits.
- It is important to apply early as the certification process can take the Veterans Administration up to three months.
- Apply online for GI Bill benefits: http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Online Enrollment Notification Forms
Returning students have the option to submit online EITHER
- A successful submission of the electronic form will generate the following message: "Thank you. Form submission successful. Your form submission was received. The appropriate party was notified ." Please allow ample time for processing by the campus Office of Veteran Affairs.
- Print a copy of the online form Submission Confirmation. This will provide you with a confirmation number and a copy for your records of the date and time you submitted the successful notification request.
VA Payments
For those who are eligible for the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), your first payment may be delayed a few months, but you will be paid from the first day of class in which you are enrolled. You will receive a separate payment for books and supplies, if you are eligible. Because of this anticipated delay, all benefit recipients are advised to budget accordingly.
Student Information Changes
It is your responsibility to ensure that Tidewater Community College’s Office of Veterans Affairs is informed of any change/s in your status:
- recalled or ordered to active duty,
- family status,
- address,
- enrollment status,
- academic plan,
- other changes that may affect your attendance or grades.
You must report any of the aforementioned changes to your campus VA Certifying Official as soon as the change/s occur.
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