Veterans (GI®) Benefits

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website athttp://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.The Arkansas State Approving Agency approves some programs at PCCUA for veteran training.  Veterans of recent military service, service members, members of reserve units, and dependents of certain other veterans may be entitled to educational benefits under the following programs:  Post 9/11 GI Bill® Chapter 33; Title 38, Chapter 30, Montgomery GI Bill® for Veterans; Title 38,Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP); Title 38, Chapter 35, Survivors and Dependents Education; and Title 10,Chapter 1606, 1607, Montgomery GI Bill® for Selective Reserves.  Students must be working toward a degree following the curriculum outlined for their objectives.

Application forms can be found online atwww.benefits.va.gov/benefits/or call 1-888-442-4551 for assistance with applying for benefits.  Additional information concerning these benefits may be obtained by contacting the Registrar’s Office.  Veterans are urged to apply for educational benefits at least two months before beginning classes.

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679, this educational institution adopts the following provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Chapter 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Chapter 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from VA.  This educational institution will not:

  • Prevent the student’s enrollment
  • Access a late penalty fee to the student
  • Deny the student access to any resources that are available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fees payment.

To qualify for this provision, students must provide a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA, provide a written request to be certified, and provide additional information needed to properly certify the student’s enrollment.