Veterans Services
New Students - GI Bill®, reserve, voc. rehab & dependents
  1. Student completes the VA’s Application for Benefits;(VONAPP) ONLINE
  2. Student receives Certificate of Eligibility in the mail from the VA
  3. Student provides Emerald Coast Technical College with the Certificate of Eligibility
  4. Student’s request is processed within 5-7 business days after:
    • All required documentation has been received
    • Clock hours are verified  
  5. Benefit payments for tuition and fees will be applied to the student’s account (GI BILL®/VOC. REHAB)

Transfer - GI Bill®, reserve, voc. rehab & dependents
  1. Student completes the request for change of program or place of training 22-1995 on VA’s Application for Benefits;(VONAPP) ONLINE
  2. Student receives new Certificate of Eligibility in the mail from the VA
  3. Student provides Emerald Coast Technical College with the Certificate of Eligibility
  4. Student’s request is processed within 5-7 business days after:
    • All required documentation has been received
    • Clock hours are verified  
  5. Benefit payments for tuition and fees will be applied to the student’s account (GI BILL®/VOC. REHAB)

Chapter 33 Veteran Students, be advised the following educational change below:
 
Isakson & Roe: Sec. 1010
  • As of August 1, 2021, Chapter 33 students must verify their enrollment status each month to continue receiving their monthly housing allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments. This change will be implemented in phases, starting with students enrolled at a Non-Degree (NCD) facility
  • Students are asked to verify their enrollment status relative to what the SCO has reported on their behalf. This is not attendance verification
  • Students can verify their enrollment status in one of two ways:
    • Text Messaging – Students who choose VA’s “Opt-In” feature will receive a text message each month prompting them to verify their enrollment status
    • Telephone – Students may call the Education Call Center (ECC) at 888-442-4551 to verify their enrollment status
  • How MHA payments are altered from this process:
    • Students who reply ‘Yes’ to the verification text or confirm their enrollment status hasn’t changed by phone will have MHA payments released as usual
    • Students who reply ‘No’ or report a change by phone will prompt the VCE to review for updated enrollment information from the SCO. If no updated information is pending, the VCE will contact the SCO to request an update be submitted.
​​ MHA payments will be held in the meanwhile.

​Chapter 30-Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) Active Duty MGIB
Chapter 31-Vocational Rehabilitation (Disabled Veterans)
Chapter 33-Post 9/11 GI Bill®
Chapter 35-Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program
Chapter 1606-Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR)
Chapter 1607-Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP)
‘‘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 at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."