Veterans Educational Benefits
Application forms and assistance with veterans educational benefits are available in the Admissions and Records Office. Most programs at the College are approved by the State Department of Education for the payment of veterans educational benefits. Students using their benefits for the first time must complete an “Application for Educational Benefits” (22-1990) and provide an original or court certified copy of their discharge papers (DD-214), plus documentation on dependents, if any. Veterans who are new to BRCC but who have used their educational benefits at another school must complete a “Request for Change of Program or Place of Training” (22-1995).
In order to receive veterans educational benefits, classes must be applicable to the veteran’s program of study as outlined in this Catalog and Student Handbook. The student is responsible for notifying the Admissions and Records Office of any changes in enrollment or curriculum.
Active Service Duty Benefits
Active duty personnel may qualify for either VA assistance (contact the Admissions and Records Office) or for the tuition assistance programs of the Armed Forces. For information about the Armed Forces Tuition Assistance program, students should contact their education service officer.
Virginia War Orphans Educational Benefits
Section 23-7.1 of the Code of Virginia provides for free tuition and fees to attend state-supported institutions of higher education for children of persons deceased, disabled, prisoners of war, or missing in action as a result of any armed conflict after December 6, 1941, involving the Armed Forces of the United States. Applications and information are available in the Admissions and Records Office.
Related information: BRCC Student Financial Aid Services Website