Office of Veterans Services - VA Benefits
Central Campus:
Bldg 111, Room 222
Hours:
Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 to 11 a.m.
Phone: 254-526-1160
Fax: 254-526-1480
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Central Texas College is proud to assist veterans and military members in earning a degree or furthering their education. Veterans and survivors or dependents of a veteran may be eligible for VA educational benefits and we are here to assist you.
NOTES:
- You must advise the Office of Veteran Services each semester/term of courses in which you are enrolled.
- Each time that you register for courses, you must complete the CTC Veterans
Enrollment Certificate and provide it to the Office of Veterans
Services at the address shown at the bottom of the form. Completed forms
may be submitted electronically; saved, printed and faxed to 254-526-1480; saved, printed and sent as an email attachment; or mailed.
Federal Veterans' Education Benefits
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Veterans at CTC are eligible to receive the following federal benefits. For questions about these programs or how to receive your benefits, contact the Office of Veterans Services.
- Post 9/11 GI Bill (CHAPTER 33) More . . .
Post 911 GI Bill Guide [View YouTube video]
The Post 9/11 GI Bill is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. This benefit will pay tuition directly to the university. Additionally, students will receive a payment of up to $1,000 annually (divided by academic term) for books and supplies. They will also receive a monthly living allowance based on the DoD Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for E-5's with dependents. (For full-time or three-quarter time enrolled students, the 2009 rate for Fort Hood is $965*) The amount of this benefit varies from 40% to 100% depending on length of service. (*Distance education students are not eligible for BAH.)
CHAPTER 33 CHECKLIST:
First time use:
- Apply Online
- Complete CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Bring VA Certificate of Eligibility, when received
- Apply for Admission to CTC
- Meet with a CTC counselor to determine degree plan
- Bring or FAX a copy of Veterans Enrollment Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility, degree plan, and class schedule to our Office of Veterans Services
PLEASE NOTE: We must process your certification on the date you register for classes or you will be dropped for nonpayment.
Transfer students (those who have previously used benefits at another school)
- Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995 on VONAPP)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
Recertification: (those who have used benefits previous semester at CTC)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Submit Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995 on VONAPP) if there is a change of major
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
| To access forms for the Post 9/11 GI Bill (CHAPTER 33) click here. Login to or create a VONAPP account, select the appropriate form from the menu and complete it. If you have questions, you can use the FAQs page or contact CTC Veteran Services vetservices@ctcd.edu or the Wounded Warrior and Veteran Advocate mkeller@ctcd.edu. |
| TEB (Transferability of Educational Benefits) to Dependents - Ch 33 |
- Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (CHAPTER 30) More . . .
The Montgomery GI Bill is a program for individuals that have served on Active Duty. Benefits are paid to the individual at a set monthly amount, are provided up to 36 months and generally must used within 10 years of discharge. This bill can be applied for prior to discharge. The monthly benefit paid is based on the length of service, category, and if DOD put kickers into your MGIB Fund. Monthly WAVE verification is needed to receive payments. For more information, see the VA website.
CHAPTER 30 CHECKLIST:
First time use:
- Apply Online
- Complete CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Bring first and last pages of application containing confirmation number and submission date
- Apply for Admission to CTC
- Meet with a CTC counselor to determine degree plan
- Bring or FAX a copy of Veterans Enrollment Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility, degree plan, and class schedule to our Office of Veterans Services
PLEASE NOTE: We must process your certification on the date you register for classes or you will be dropped for nonpayment.
Transfer students (those who have previously used benefits at another school)
- Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995 on VONAPP)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
Recertification: (those who have used benefits previous semester at CTC)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Submit Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995 on VONAPP) if there is a change of major
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
| To access forms for the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (CHAPTER 30) click here. Login to or create a VONAPP account, select the appropriate form from the menu and complete it. If you have questions, you can use the FAQs page or contact CTC Veteran Services vetservices@ctcd.edu or the Wounded Warrior and Veteran Advocate mkeller@ctcd.edu. |
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E - CHAPTER 31)
More . . .
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) is for veterans who have a service-connected disability. To receive services, a veteran must be found both eligible and entitled. The basic period of eligibility in which VR&E services may be used is 12 years from the date of separation from active military service or 12 years from the date the veteran was first notified by VA of a service-connected disability rating. This benefit pays the school directly for the student's books, tuition and fees. In addition, the student will receive a subsistence allowance that is paid each month during training and is based on the rate of attendance (full-time or part-time) and the number of dependents.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The applicant needs to meet with a VA counselor to apply for Chapter 31 benefits or apply online. Once the VA has determined eligibility, he or she will send authorization to the Veteran Services Office to certify enrollment and set up the benefit with CTC.
- Dependents' Educational Assistance (CHAPTER 35) More . . .
Dependents' Educational Assistance provided education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. Dependents receive up to 45 months of full-time benefits. Children generally are eligible for benefits between the ages of 18 and 26.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
First time use:
- Application for VA Benefit (VA Form 22-5490 on VONAPP) and, Discharge from Active Duty (DD214 member-4) for sponsor or
- Death Certificate (veteran) and Birth Certificate (child) or Marriage License (spouse) or
- Certificate of Eligibility
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
Transfer Students: (those who have previously used benefits at another school)
- Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-5495 on VONAPP)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
Recertification: (those who have used benefits previous semester at CTC)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Submit Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-5495 on VONAPP) if there is a change of major
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
| To access forms for the Dependents' Educational Assistance (CHAPTER 35) click here. Login to or create a VONAPP account, select the appropriate form from the menu and complete it. If you have questions, you can use the FAQs page or contact CTC Veteran Services vetservices@ctcd.edu or the Wounded Warrior and Veteran Advocate. |
- Selected Reserve (CHAPTER 1606) More . . .
The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Reservist may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of education benefits. Benefit entitlement ends 14 years from the date of eligibility for the program, or on the day personnel leaves the Selected Reserve. One exception to this rule exists if reservist is mobilized, their eligibility may be extended for the amount of time mobilized PLUS four months. So even if personnel leave the reserves after mobilization, they may have additional eligibility to the Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR). Monthly WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) verification is needed to receive payments.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
First time use:
- Application for VA Benefit (VA Form 22-1990 on VONAPP)
- Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
- Kicker agreement (if applicable)
Transfer Students: (those who have previously used benefits at another school)
- Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995 on VONAPP)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
Recertification: (those who have used benefits previous semester at CTC)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Submit Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995 on VONAPP) if there is a change of major
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
| To access forms for the Selected Reserve (CHAPTER 1606) click here. Login to or create a VONAPP account, select the appropriate form from the menu and complete it. If you have questions, you can use the FAQs page or contact CTC Veteran Services vetservices@ctcd.edu or the Wounded Warrior and Veteran Advocate mkeller@ctcd.edu. |
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program (CHAPTER 1607) More . . .
The Reserve Educational Assistance Program is a Department of Defense program designed to provide educational assistance to members of the reserve components ordered to active duty in response to a war or a national emergency declared by the President or Congress. These components include Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Army IRR, Air Force IRR, Navy IRR and Marine Corps IRR. A member ordered to active service while serving in the reserve component remains entitled to benefits under REAP only by continuing to serve in the reserve component. Entitlement under REAP is 36 months. There is a 48-month limitation when combining this benefit with one or more education programs. Monthly wave verification is needed to receive payments.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
First time use:
- Application for VA Benefit (VA Form 22-1990 on VONAPP)
- Kicker Agreement (if applicable)
- Discharge from Active Duty (DD214 member-4)
- Military Orders
- Military Transcript
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
Transfer Students: (those who have previously used benefits at another school)
- Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995 on VONAPP)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
Recertification: (those who have used benefits previous semester at CTC)
- CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate
- Submit Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995 on VONAPP) if there is a change of major
- Degree plan signed by academic advisor
- Class schedule
| To access forms for the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (CHAPTER 1607) click here. Login to or create a VONAPP account, select the appropriate form from the menu and complete it. If you have questions, you can use the FAQs page or contact CTC Veteran Services vetservices@ctcd.edu or the Wounded Warrior and Veteran Advocate mkeller@ctcd.edu. |
Texas Veterans' Education Benefits
Veterans from Texas at CTC are eligible to receive the following benefits. For questions about these programs or how to receive your benefits, contact the Office of Veterans Services.
- Hazlewood Exemption More . . .
The Hazlewood Exemption is for qualified veterans and dependents of certain disabled or deceased veterans and exempts students from paying tuition and required fees (not including Student Services Fee).
Eligibility requirements include:
- Entered the military as a Texas resident
- Be honorably discharged
- Completed 181 days of active duty
- Exhausted all GI bill benefits, as noted in an exhaustion letter from the VA, or receiving less than the amount of tuition for GI bill
- Provide DD-214 Member-4 copy
- Complete Hazlewood Exemption form
- Military Personnel and Dependents More . . .
If a member of the Armed Forces of the United States is stationed outside Texas and the member's spouse or child establishes residence in Texas by residing in Texas and by filing with the Texas institution of higher education at which the spouse or child plans to register a letter of intent to establish residence in Texas, the institution of higher education shall permit the spouse or child to pay the tuition, fees, and other charges provided for Texas residents without regard to length of time that the spouse or child has resided in Texas.
APPLY TO:
Present certification on military letterhead from commanding officer and return to:
Central Texas College
ATTN: Business Office
PO Box 1800
Killeen, TX 76540-1800
Central Texas College
ATTN: Office of Veterans Services
PO Box 1800
Killeen, TX 76540-1800
For Military Personnel stationed out of state, please complete Military Personnel Out of State Waiver Form and return to:
Central Texas College
ATTN: Business Office
PO Box 1800
Killeen, TX 76540-1800
Central Texas College
ATTN: Office of Veterans Services
PO Box 1800
Killeen, TX 76540-1800
- State Tuition Reimbursement Assistance More . . .
The program pays the in-state tuition rate plus mandatory fees for public schools. There is a flat rate of $143 per semester hour for undergraduate courses and $173 for graduate courses plus any mandatory fees. If funds allow, the program will be opened to pay summer semesters as well.
Application Suspense Dates
- July 15 (Fall)
- December 15 (Spring)
Complete Texas National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement Program (TRP) Application or go online for TKO account.
You may use State and Federal Tuition Assistance (TA) at the same time as long as the total payment does not exceed 100% tuition cost. State TA is not affected in any way by GI Bill and Kicker.
If you drop, fail, withdraw, or receive an incomplete, you must contact the Education Service Office immediately. You must have an approved copy of your degree plan on file with ESO.
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