Veteran’s Benefits

Contact Information:

For VA Educational Benefits contact WA101

Jennifer Brown, ext. 2275 brownj@nacc.edu
Brenda Hernandez, ext. 2227 hernandezb@nacc.edu

For Evaluation of Military Transcript Information SC 115

Andrea Harvey, ext. 2260 harveya@nacc.edu
Rhiannan Newsome, ext. 2224 newsomer@nacc.edu

How do you apply for VA Educational Benefits?

• First you must determine if you are eligible for federal, state, or both benefits.
• To apply for federal benefits please visit https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/ and look under the "How do I apply?" section. 
• There are two state benefits: Alabama GI Dependent Scholarship and Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program (ANGEAP).
  • To apply for the Alabama GI Dependent Scholarship, you will need to contact your local Veterans’ Affairs office for assistance (Fort Payne: 256-845-8572) (Scottsboro: 256-259-1411).
  • To apply for ANGEAP, please download the current application from this website https://www.ache.edu/index.php/military-educational-benefits/ under the Military Educational Benefits tab.

Documentation Needed for federal VA Educational Benefits:

1. Copy of DD214
2. Copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
3. Completed electronic request for certification VA Request for Certification of Education Benefits Form
4. All transcripts are Required - other college and military transcripts. Request military transcripts at https://jst.doded.mil/official.html

Federal VA benefits: The first step toward receiving Federal VA benefits is to complete the online application at http://www.va.gov/education/ (Click on “How to apply” – you will be prompted to create a username and password; simply follow the directions as shown and submit your application). All correspondence from VA will be to the address you list on the application. As soon as you receive the “Certificate of Eligibility”, please bring a copy to the Financial Aid office together with your DD214 or NOBE. At this time your VA file will be created and you are ready to register for classes! The key to receiving your benefits is bringing a copy of your class schedule each semester to the Financial Aid office.

State VA benefits: When your eligibility is confirmed for the Alabama GI Dependent Scholarship, you and the Financial Aid Office will receive a Certificate of Entitlement from the Montgomery office. At this point, the key to receiving your benefits is bringing a copy of your class schedule each semester to the Financial Aid office. For ANGEAP, you will need to complete the application (each semester) on the website https://www.ache.edu/index.php/military-educational-benefits/  under the Military Educational Benefits tab and turn it into the Financial Aid Office.

eBenefits Website for Veterans: https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage
This is a new website designed for veterans to access their educational, health, pension, and vocational rehabilitation benefits.

ESO Contact Information: Jason Lawing - email (jason.r.lawing.mil@mail.mil) and phone number (334-271-7207)

VA Complaint Website for students: http://benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/Feedback.asp
This is a new website designed for veterans to access their educational, health, pension, and vocational rehabilitation benefits.

Northeast Student Veteran Association (NSVA): The Northeast Student Veteran Association (NSVA) was formed to establish a social and educational network for U.S. military members, veterans, and all associated family members on our campus. The NSVA is a chapter of the Student Veterans of America.

Other Important Information for Student Veterans: The most recent official student loan default rate for Northeast Alabama Community College is 0.0%. If you have any other questions about student loans or the student loan program, please refer to our student loan webpage.

We appreciate our veterans, are thankful for our freedom and are here to assist you with your VA education benefits!

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