Veterans Benefits

Veterans Benefits

VA Request for Certification

Types of Veterans Benefits

YCCC is approved by the Maine State Approving Agency For Veterans' Education for the training of veterans, and spouses and dependents of veterans who qualify.

To learn about the different chapters of federal veterans benefits and state benefits, as well as other Tuition Assistance (TA) programs, please click on one or more of the links below:

 

Federal:

Post-9/11 GI Bill  ® (Chapter 33)

Montgomery GI Bill  ®  Active Duty (Chapter 30)

Montgomery GI Bill ®  Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)

VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)

 Survivors and Dependent Assistance (Chapter 35)

My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Spouses of Veterans Education Training (see template on right of page) 

 

Veterans utilizing Chapter 30, 1606, or 1607 must check in with the VA on the last day of each month the student is enrolled in order to receive benefits that month. Please call 877-823-2378 or go online to http://gibill.va.gov/wave. 

 

State:

Maine Bureau Of Veterans Services: click here : Veterans are encouraged to contact this agency and self-identify as a Veteran to ensure you receive the maximum benefits for which you may be entitled.

State of Maine Veterans Dependents Tuition Waiver Program- NEW: Maine State law passed in 2013 now requires spouses and dependents of veteran students to complete the FAFSA as it could affect your receiving this waiver.

Free In-state Tuition for Maine National Guard/Air Guard- NEW: Maine State law passed April 14, 2016- L.D. 1612. Fees and books do not apply.

Veterans Upward Bound supports eligible veterans in preparing for entrance to and success in college (advising, mentoring, tutoring, and academic instruction in core subject areas. Contact our Admissions or TRIO Office for more information.

 

Other:

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 official U.S. government web site at: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

For other types of Veteran's educational benefits, visit FAME .

 

VA Application Process

For New and Transfer Students Attending YCCC

1.  Choose a Program of Study at YCCC- Apply for admissions in one of our programs of study: Admissions Application Click Here . Contact Admission. 207.216.4409 or admissions@yccc.edu .


Credit programs: A new applicant will completed the Admissions application  and will then schedule a time to meet the School VA Certifying Official, Deidre Thompson, Enrollment Coordinator. 207.216.4414 or ydthompson@yccc.edu. Be sure to ask our Admissions staff about Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) where you may be able to earn credits for experiences gained outside postsecondary education. The American Council On Education is where you can request a military transcript. Go here to request one. Reducing the total number of courses you have to take to earn your degree can lower your total college expenses.
Non-Credit programs: Same as above.

 

2. Sign up for VA Benefits-


Credit and Non-Credit programs: Apply online for federal VA benefits called the VONAPP by going to: http://www.gibill.va.gov/ and click on “Apply for Benefits”. Transfer students will have to complete another form in the VONAPP called the 22-1995. Dependents & Spouses of Veterans complete VA form 22-5490. Within 2 weeks the student will  receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) from the VA. Please provide a copy to the respective YCCC Certifying Official.

 

3.  Sign up for YCCC course-


Credit programs: After our Admissions staff have met the student to discuss educational goals, he/she will sign up for courses. The student will also be assigned an Advisor.
Non-Credit programs: Our Continuing Education staff will meet with you to discuss your educational goals and sign you up for courses.

 

4. Submit Request For Certification form-


Credit programs: Submit the Request For Certification (form below) form 30-40 days prior to the beginning of the next semester of attendance to Deidre Thompson, Enrollment Coordinator.
Non-Credit programs: not required. Click here to submit your Request for Certification Form.

 

Students enrolled in Credit programs are strongly encouraged to also submit the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov to be considered for other sources of funding.

If you want to view your personal Federal VA Benefits online, please log-in HERE. First time recipients are strongly encouraged to call V.A. Buffalo to understand your educational benefit options: 1-888-442-4551 (1-888-GIBILL 1)

 

5. Consider doing a FAFSA-

If you are pursuing credit courses through a degree/certificate program, see what the FAFSA will offer as other forms of financial aid: www.fafsa.gov .

VA Forms

Other Financing Options for Veterans at YCCC

We recommend students contact our Business Office 2 weeks in advance if utilizing these other TA Programs as they do not require the application process above. 207.216.4438:

 

GoArmyEd ® (for eligible Active Duty, National Guard & Army Reserve Soldiers- TA)

Navy Military Tuition Assistance (for Naval Officers & Enlisted active duty & others)

Air Force Military Tuition Assistance (for airmen)

Marine Corps Military Tuition Assistance (for active duty and active reserve Marines)

United States Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (for active duty members)

MyCAA (Military Spouse Career Advancement Account)