Application Process
Veterans and eligible
dependents seeking enrollment at Coastal Bend College are encouraged to contact
the Veterans Office (Financial Aid Department, Cougar Center) information regarding the
type of eligibility and entitlement based on VA regulations. The Veterans Affairs Advisor will assist students by
providing the necessary forms, certification of courses and transmitting such
information to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Regional Office.
All new eligible
veterans must furnish a copy of their DD214 (member 4 copy) and active reservists must include a Notice of Basic
Eligibility (NOBE) from their reserve unit with their VA application.
Students must provide
approved degree plans available through their Success Coach. The VA will only
pay educational benefits for courses taken on the student’s approved degree
plan and any exceptions require compliance with VA rules. VA will not pay for courses previously taken
and successfully completed. Transfer
students should have copies of all previous college transcripts for evaluation
of previous credits and military training.
Students may also apply for VA education benefits by using the
online application form at www.gibill.va.gov.