VETERAN BENEFITS

Under the current Veteran's Educational Assistance Program, which will affect most Veterans and include benefits for the National Guard and Reserve members, the student receives an allowance directly from the government. The student is responsible for paying fees to the college and meeting deadlines applicable for all students.

This institution has a Veteran's Affairs Office located in the Office of Financial Aid. Students who wish to enroll for the first time must make application through the local Veterans Affairs Office to determine eligibility. 

The Alabama G. I. Bill and Dependents Educational Benefits Act grants tuition assistance to eligible veterans, their children, widows and spouses. Tuition is paid by the State of Alabama directly to the College. For further information, contact you local Veteran's Affairs Office.

Brochures are available in the Veteran's Affairs Office for further detailed information.

Full-time VA Educational benefits will be awarded to a student who enrolls for a minimum of 12 semester hours in the Academic Division in his/her VA approved program of study or that is attending 22 clock hours per week in the Technical Division in his/her VA approved program of study. Awards for all students who are enrolled less than full-time will be decreased accordingly. All students wishing to receive veteran benefits must have their schedules approved by the VA Counselor to assure that their courses are in the approved program of study in order to receive VA Educational Benefits.

VOCATIONAL REHABILATION

Students with disabilities may obtain grants covering tuition, fees, books and tools through the Vocational Rehabilitation Service. For further information and application procedures, contact the West Central Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Center in Selma, Alabama. The telephone number is (334) 872-8421.

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA)

Students desiring to attend the Technical Division may be eligible for job Workforce Investment Act (WIA) benefits if they are classified as a dislocated worker by the Alabama State Employment Service. Students sponsored on WIA receive tuition, fees, a stipend and in some cases tools. For more information contact the Alabama State Employment Service, Selma CareerLink, or Shelby CareerLink.

ALABAMA NATIONAL GUARD EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ANGEAP)

This program is designed to reimburse the guard member for the amount of tuition, fees, books and supplies which exceed the National Guard (federal) tuition assistance available for the term.  Students desiring this type of assistance should obtain an ANGEAP application from their unit and complete Section I.  They should bring the application along with current bookstore receipts to the Veteran Office in Student Services.  Awards will be determined on a first-in, first-out basis as long as funds are available.