Policy 6.06: Veterans’ Benefits

Quincy College is approved for the training of veterans and their dependents under post 9/11 G.I. Bill®, the Montgomery G.I.Bill, Veterans Educational Assistance, Dependents Educational Assistance or other V.A. Programs.

Veterans Benefits and Transitions Act Of 2018 Section 103

Under the Veterans Benefits and Transitions Act of 2018 Section 103 any covered individual* who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill ® benefits

• Is required to provide a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or statement of benefit prior to the first day of classes.
• Is required to provide a written request to have their VA educational benefits certified for the semester.
• Is required to provide any additional information necessary to properly certify enrollment by Quincy College.
• May be responsible for additional payment to Quincy College for any costs not covered by the VA educational benefits.

Quincy College will not impose any penalty on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet financial obligations to Quincy College due to the delay disbursement of funding from the VA under chapters 31 or chapter 33 VA. Such penalties include the assessment of late fees, denial of access to classes, libraries or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that the covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from the VA under Chapter 31 or 33.

Quincy College permits any covered individual to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:

• The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution.
• 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.

*A covered individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under the Post 9/11 GI Bill ® (Chapter 33) and Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Chapter 31).

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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act Of 2014 (Amended by PL 116-315 § 1005)

• For courses, semesters, or terms beginning after August 1, 2021, public institutions of higher education must charge qualifying veterans, dependents, and eligible individuals tuition and fees at the rate for in-state residents. Any institution not meeting this requirement will be disapproved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill and the Montgomery G.I. Bill.
• As amended, 38 U.S.C. 3679(c) requires that the following individuals be charged the in-state resident rate:
  • A veteran using educational assistance under either Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty Program), Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation) or Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 G Bill), of 38 U.S.C. who lives in the state in which the institution is located (regardless of formal state of residence).
  • Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in the state in which the institution is located (regardless of formal state of residence).
  • Anyone described above above while remaining continuously enrolled (other than during regularly scheduled breaks between courses, semesters, or terms) at the same institution. The person must be using educational benefits under Chapter 30, Chapter 31 or Chapter 33 of 38 U.S.C.
  • Anyone using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. § 3311(b)(9)) who lives in the state in which the institution is located (regardless of formal state of residence).

 

Military/Veteran Credit Evaluation

Quincy College uses the American Council on Education (ACE) military program guidelines for the evaluation of educational experience in the Armed Services as the primary method for evaluating and awarding academic credit for military occupation, training, experience and coursework.

Veteran Tuition Discount

Any veteran or spouse of veteran who is not covered 100% by a VA education benefit can receive a veteran tuition rate of $152.00* per credit. In order to receive the discount, the veteran or spouse must provide the Military and Veteran Services Office with a copy of their signed DD214, and if applicable proof of spouse’s service (DD214) and copy of marriage license.

*Does not include Computer Science, Science labs or Nursing, Surgical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Biotechnology Courses or Natural and Health Sciences classes.