Veterans Affairs
Application for Veterans Education Benefits
Veterans may apply for VA benefits online at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov (click on the “Apply” button above) or by mailing in VA Form 22-1990.
Veterans eligible dependents (Chapter 35) may either apply online (click on the “Apply” button above) or by mailing in VA Form 22-5490.
Financial Planning Sheet
2023-24 Financial Planning Sheet
2024-25 Financial Planning Sheet
General VA Information and Forms
A brief description of Veteran’s Education Assistance including general provisions of the program, how to apply, requested documentation, what to expect, and general contact information can be found on the form “Steps to VA” below. After all admissions requirements are complete, the veteran will be certified by the college to receive benefits. The first initial certification will take approximately 45 to 60 days to process.
Marketing Disclosure
To eliminate deceptive marketing practices aimed at service members and their dependents, James Sprunt Community College and its employees will abstain from: a) providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive pay, b) high-pressure recruitment tactics, including unsolicited email and phone correspondences to service members and their dependents.
Service Member Disclosure
James Sprunt Community College is committed to compliance with Principles of Excellence standards set by the US Departments of Education, Defense, and Veterans Affairs. The College is also committed to compliance with the NC Community College Code related to the enrollment of military reserve and National Guard personnel who receive temporary or permanent reassignments due to military operations that make it difficult or impossible to complete their studies.
Students should make appropriate notifications as soon as they become aware of orders that will interrupt their studies. A copy of those orders is required before any accommodations can be completed. Military students seeking to complete courses within the term or semester should contact each of their instructors and/or the Curriculum Dean to request accommodations. Service members may also receive immediate readmission into their program of study after active-duty service. Students seeking readmission for another semester or term should contact the Vice President of Student Services for support and help.
VA Educational Benefit Procedures
List of Approved Programs for VA
Advising services are available. Visit the link below for more details.
Important Change for all Posts 9/11 GI Bill® Chapter 33 GI Bill Benefits
Beginning with terms starting after Dec. 17, 2021, students using their Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits at an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) facility will be required to verify their enrollment at the end of each month. Failure to verify for two consecutive months will impact their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments.
Here’s what you need to know:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is encouraging students to sign up for text message verification. This will provide students with a simple and convenient verification option and ensure they receive MHA and/or kicker payments uninterrupted.
After Dec. 17, 2021, all impacted students with a US mobile phone number on file will receive an opt-in text as their next enrollment period approaches. Note: Students who do not have a US mobile phone number on file with VA will not be able to use text verification. They will be automatically enrolled in the email verification.