Using Your Education Entitlements

Middlesex County College is approved by the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs, State Approving Agency under Title 38, U.S. Code, Section 1775 for veterans training. Questions concerning eligibility and certification may be directed to the Center for Veterans Services via e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by calling 732-906-7770.

If you...

• contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)

• utilize VEAP (Chapter 32)

• are a member of a reserve component (Chapter 1606 and 1607, or National Guard Tuition Waiver)

• have served on active duty since September 11, 2001 (Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33)

• are eligible for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance (Chapter 35)

• or have a compensation rating through the Department of Veterans Affairs and are eligible to receive Vocational Rehabilitation funding (Chapter 31)*...

                       * For more information about Chapter 31 entitlements please follow this link.

...and would like to use your entitlements at Middlesex County College, please review the following information:

Veterans entitlements recipients must apply for admission to a degree or certificate program. Open College – Developmental Plans of Study have been approved by the New Jersey Department of Higher Education, State Approving Agency; however, students enrolled in Open College – Open Plans of Study are NOT eligible to receive veterans’ entitlements.

GI Bill 

You may be eligible for VA education entitlements under more than one program. If you elect to receive entitlements under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), you have to give up your eligibility to the other programs, and you can't revoke that decision.
 

               
Which program is right for you?

That depends on your personal circumstance, so it's up to you to get information to weigh your decision carefully.

There are some tools to help you compare:

• Check out the VA website, which has put together a comparison chart on the Post-9/11 GI Bill—which is also referred to as Chapter 33—and other programs such as the Montgomery GI Bill.

• Read up on the bill at newgibill.org. This informative site was put together by the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and features a entitlements calculator and an FAQ.

• Call the VA at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) and speak to a entitlements counselor to get more information on programs, or visit their website.

The Center for Veterans Services certifies the enrollment status of all students who apply for veterans' entitlements.  For most students, in order to be certified for veterans’ entitlements, you must submit the following documents:

• A certified copy of your DD 214 form and “Certificate of Eligibility”

• A printed copy of your online application through VONAPP, the VA’s electronic application web site, or a copy of your "Certificate of Eligibility".  VONAPP is available at: http://gibill.va.gov/apply-for-entitlements/application/

• The Middlesex County College Veterans Certification Request form, available in the Center for Veterans Services (Edison Hall, Room 104). This form must be completed and submitted each semester when you are requesting entitlements.

To maintain entitlements, veterans must comply with the Standards of Progress established by the College in cooperation with the State Approving Agency.  These Standards include degree requirements, standards and regulations, and adherence to the College’s Code of Student Conduct.  Failure to observe these regulations will jeopardize receipt of entitlements.

GI Bill Information *

*Includes information about the Post 9/11 GI Bill and other VA programs:

• a comparison of features of the various Education entitlements

• a preliminary chart listing the maximum tuition & fees for each state

• a copy of the Post-9/11 GI Bill pamphlet

Education entitlements Forms

Education entitlements Pay Rates

New Jersey National Guard

Tuition waivers are accepted for New Jersey National Guard students at all times. Students must:

• submit a Commander’s Certificate of Eligibility (NJDMAVA Form 621-2-R) as proof of eligibility for participation in this program before every semester

• apply for Federal Financial Aid and submit a Middlesex County College Financial Aid Verification form signed by an authorized staff member of the Financial Aid Office.

For more detailed information on the New Jersey National Guard Tuition Waiver program stop by the MCC Center for Veterans Services or follow this link: NJNG tuition waiver program Information