BBCC Veterans Certifying Official:
Elise Warren
Phone: 509.793.2452
Fax: 1.888.820.2896
Email: elisew@bigbend.edu
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING – READ AND INITIAL EACH ITEM BELOW
1. I understand that my VA benefits will not be certified for any quarter until I submit an Academic Program Plan signed by my
advisor to the BBCC Veterans School Certifying Official, and contact her/him confirm that I have finished registering for
classes for that quarter. Furthermore, I understand that I must complete a new ‘Veterans Reporting Form’ for any changes to
mailing address, email, phone, or change of program.
2. I understand that I must meet with an academic advisor and obtain an education plan for the BBCC degree or certificate
program I pursue. The courses I take must fit within my education plan. If I decide to change my degree or program, I must
inform both the Veterans and Admissions offices and meet with an academic advisor to obtain another education plan.
3. I understand I am required to submit my DD214 (member 4), and a copy of VA Certificate of Eligibility. Furthermore, I
understand if I previously attended another college or university, I must submit official transcripts within the first three (3)
quarters I attend BBCC. The VA will not pay for classes I have previously passed with at least a 1.0 GPA, UNLESS my degree
program requires a higher course GPA for graduation and my previous course grade was below a 2.0 GPA.
4. I understand that I am required to attend classes all quarter. I understand that I must report any changes to my quarterly class
schedule (after my initial registration) immediately to the BBCC Veterans Certifying Official. I understand the impact of
receiving a “W”, “I”, or “N” grade. Failure to attend all of the classes for which I was certified with the VA may result in my
having to repay benefits I received.
5. Classes for which an “I” (incomplete) is awarded must be completed by the end of the subsequent quarter
(excluding summer). Otherwise, my entitlement for benefits for that course may be reduced and may result in an
overpayment.
6. I understand I am required to make satisfactory progress toward my degree by maintaining a quarterly 2.0 GPA.
7. I understand that payment for remedial math and English classes (below 100 level) will not be allowed unless need for such
class(es) is established by a placement test. They must be a resident course, as the VA will not approve remedial online or
hybrid courses.
8. I understand that the VA will hold me responsible for any overpayment of my educational benefits.
PERMISSION TO RELEASE RECORDS
Federal law and BBCC policy prohibits the release of a veterans records (even to parents or spouse) without written
permission from the veteran. Please check and fill in all areas that apply to indicate your authorization to release, or not
release, your veteran information. You may change your authorization at any time by contacting the Veterans
Coordinator. Your authorization will be effective for the current academic year only.
Parent (
name/s) _________________________________________________________
Spouse (nam
e) _________________________________________________________
Other _________________________________________________________
I do not w
ish to utilize any of the above three options. Do NOT release information to anyone.
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND COMPLETED THE ABOVE “STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING” AND “PERMISSION TO
RELEASE RECORDS” AND DECLARE THE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION TO BE ACCURATE AND WISH TO APPLY FOR
VA BENEFITS AT BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Print Name: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Signatu
re: _____________________________________________________________________________
