Upcoming Events
Join us for the RCC Veterans Day Salute, a celebration honoring our service members! This event features guest speaker Kytica Crawford, a dedicated service member and the VA School Certifying Official at GTCC. Kytica will share her inspiring journey and insights on the importance of supporting our veterans. Whether you’re a veteran or a student looking to learn more about their sacrifices and contributions, this event is a great opportunity to engage with our community and show your support. Don’t miss out on this chance to honor those who have served!
Steps to Complete for VA Benefits at RCC:
- Complete an RCC Admissions application
- Complete the VA application for educational benefits
- Submit official high school transcript to Admissions
- Submit official transcripts for ALL previously attended colleges to Admissions
- Submit joint service transcript: https://jst.doded.mil/official.html
- Take placement tests (if applicable)
- Attend a required orientation session with Admissions
- Register only for the classes required in your current program of study and needed to graduate in your current program of study.
- Meet with the RCC VA School Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office (to make an appointment call 336-342-4261 ext. 2319)
- Bring a copy of your DD-214 (must be the Member 4 copy), your Certificate of Eligibility (mailed to you from the VA upon completion of the application for Veterans Educational Benefits), and a copy of your current class schedule to the meeting with the RCC VA coordinator
Important Information to Remember:
- It is the student’s responsibility to submit a copy of their class schedule to the Financial Aid Office EVERY semester that they would like their classes certified to the VA in order to receive VA benefits.
- It is the student’s responsibility to notify the RCC VA SCO IMMEDIATELY of any changes in their program of study, class schedule, attendance, dropping a course, and/or withdrawing from a course.
- Students receiving VA educational benefits at RCC must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Please refer to RCC’s SAP Policy.
- Audited classes are not VA eligible.
Which GI Bill® Should I Apply For?
Eligibility Criteria are complex and the following is general information about eligibility. Students MUST file an Application for Veterans Educational Benefits to determine eligibility.
- Post-9/11 GI-Bill® – (Chapter 33)
- Served on active duty for at least 90 aggregate days on or after 09/11/2001 or discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. Must waive all other educational benefits. Benefits may be transferable to spouses and children. (Complete VA Form 22-1990 (Veteran) or VA Form 22-1990E for dependents).
- Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty – (Chapter 30) – (Contributed $1200.00 while on Active Duty)
- (Up to 36 months of education benefits) Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty. (Complete VA Form 22-1990)
- Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve – (Chapter 1606)
- The MGIB-SR program may be available if you are a member of the Selected Reserve/National Guard. (Complete VA Form 22-1990).
- Dependents Educational Assistance Program – DEA (Chapter 35)
- Dependents’ Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 36 months of education benefits. (Complete VA form 22-5490)
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program –Voc. Rehab (Chapter 31)
- Helps veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs through educational opportunities. Contact the VA State Regional Office for an appointment.
- North Carolina Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans
- Scholarships may be available for children of certain deceased, disabled, or POW/MIA Veterans. This program is provided by the State of North Carolina and is not a federal program.
- TA Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Assistance)
- Tuition Assistance may be provided to eligible Active Duty and Reserve members through their respective military units, Federal or State.
Need more information? Go to benefits.va.gov/gibill/ or call: 1-888-442-4551
