Veteran's Affairs
At Wytheville Community College, the Certifying Official for Veterans Affairs acts as a liaison with the Regional Processing Office in Buffalo, NY. Our goal is to assist veterans, or the dependents of veterans, with the application and certification process. Students who are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill under chapter 30, 31, 33, 32, 35, 1606, or VEAP are able to apply for their respective educational benefits with assistance from this office. Any questions regarding the eligibility of a veteran or dependent can be answered by calling 1-888-GIBILL1 (442-4551) or visiting www.gibill.va.gov.
Initiating your MGIB benefits
If you have never used your GI Bill:
- Complete the Application for VA Education Benefits online at: http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
- Once you have registered for you classes please complete the Veterans Affairs Certification Request Form. This form will need to be completed each term you register for classes.
- If you drop/add classes during the term you must complete the Veterans Affairs Change of Election Certification Request Form.
- You will need to complete a copy of the form 22-1995 Request for Change of VA Education Program of Place of Training. You can download this form from the VA web site at: www.vba.va.gov/pubs/educationforms.htm. You may also obtain the form from the VA Certifying Official located in 221 Bland Hall. Once you have completed this form please submit it to the VA Certifying Official.
- Once you have registered for you classes please complete the Veterans Affairs Certification Request Form. This form will need to be completed each term you register for classes.
- If you drop/add classes during the term you must complete the Veterans Affairs Change of Election Certification Request Form.
Financial Information
WCC's policy on tuition payment: VA Benefits Recipients are expected to pay tuition and fees according to the policies set forth for all WCC students.
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
Wytheville Community College is a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, a consortium of over 1,300 institutions pledged to be reasonable in working with servicemembers and veterans trying to earn degrees even while pursuing demanding, transient careers. As a Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member, WCC is committed to easing the transfer of relevant course credits, providing flexible academic residency requirements, and crediting learning from appropriate military training and work experiences. SOC is sponsored by 15 national higher education associations with the military services, the National Guard Bureau, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense serving as cooperating agencies.
Veterans Upward Bound
Information about the Veterans Upward Bound program can be found at www.sw.edu/vub/home.asp.
Contact Information
- VA Main Benefits Hotline 1-800-827-1000
- VA Education Hotline 1-888-442-4551
- Shauna Puckett, VA Certifying Official 276-223-4703, wcpucks@wcc.vccs.edu