E-mail: Veterans@brcc.edu
Phone: 540-453-2346
Fax: 540-453-2437
Veterans and Dependents Certification Request/Change
Name: _______________________________________________________ EMPLID#__________________
Phone: _____________________Address: _________________________________________________
New student (SS# required):____________________________________
Returning Student
Guest Student (List primary School):_____________________________
*Guest Students must submit a Primary School Letter from their home institution
Transferring from another Institution and used my VA benefits
Name of institution where benefits were most recently used: ________________________NOTE: If
transferring benefit from one school to another you must submit a FORM 22-1995(veteran) FORM 22-5495(dependent). Forms can be
found at VA.gov or obtained by the certifying official.
Please print class schedule as it appears today for the following semester:
Fall Spring Summer Year 20
Please Check One of the Following:
This is the first time I am requesting certification for this semester
This is a change (dropped or added classes) from the original certification for this semester
My benefit chapter is:
30 (Montgomery GI Bill) 33 (Post 9/11) 1606 (Selective Reserve)
35 (Dependent) Veteran’s SSN#______________________________ Relationship to you___________________
Vocational Rehabilitation: Case Manager’s name: ______________________________
VMSDEP (Dependent State benefit) Do you receive CHAMPVA? Yes No
3rd Party Pay- Certify for Chapter 33 BAH only (ex: Hershey or TA is paying for tuition & fees but want to receive
my housing)
Pending (applied online) *classes cannot be held and students cannot be certified for benefits until the student applies at
benefits.va.gov and Blue Ridge Community College receives a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility Letter.
Program of Study: ____________________________________________
Do all courses apply toward your degree program: Yes No
If no, please list: _______________________________________________________________________
Are you registered for a Repeat Course(s) (only if taken multiple times at BRCC): Yes No
If yes, please list: _______________________________________________________________________
E-mail: Veterans@brcc.edu
Phone: 540-453-2346
Fax: 540-453-2437
Blue Ridge Community College-Veterans Services Office
Student Responsibilities
By signing below, student understands and agrees to the following:
Each semester I must request to be certified and report any changes in my schedule by submitting a Veterans
and Dependents Certification Request/Change Form
All classes I take must apply towards my program of study at BRCC. If I drop a class or take a class that does
not apply, I will be responsible for overpayment that is due to the VA or BRCC. If there is a special
circumstance (i.e. required for transfer, specific program, etc.) contact Michelle Eye at Veterans@brcc.edu
I must notify BRCC Veterans Services if I decide to change my program of study
I will monitor my VCCS email account for all college communications
I understand that I may also apply for Federal Financial Aid at fafsa.gov which may be used along with my
VA Education Benefits
I understand that I can seek credit through prior learning by requesting my military transcripts for evaluation
and I should speak with the Veterans Advisor about this process
I must submit a DD214(if applicable) and updated copy of my Certificate of Eligibility to Veterans Services
in order to be certified
I understand that dropping/adding or not attending courses after the original certification may result in debt
owed to the VA and/or delay in payment
I am responsible for informing the School Certifying Official or Veterans Advisor when changes are made to
schedule and/or program within 15 days of change
I understand that if I do not inform BRCC of my class changes that my certification will be adjusted
accordingly
Book stipends for Post 9/11 CH 33 benefits are only provided for fall and spring semesters and do not always
arrive before classes beginStudent is responsible for coursework regardless of payment issues.
Developmental Courses (ENF and ESL courses) taken online will not be covered by your VA benefits
I understand that if my schedule is entirely online that my monthly stipend may be significantly reduced for
Post 9/11 benefits
I understand that I am responsible for any charges not covered by my VA benefits
I understand that if I am taking repeat courses that a higher grade must be received in the second attempt of
the course or I will owe ALL expenses associated with the repeated credit(s) to the VA
Most “Hybrid” classes will be certified as “distance” or “online” which can impact BAH payments. Please
see the School Certifying Official if you have questions about if a class is technically “online” or “in person.”
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the above rights and responsibilities and
understand them.
Signature: _____________________________________________Date: _______________________
For Office Use Only:
COE: # of Credits:
DND: Certified: