Veterans’ Administration Standards & Requirements
Bellevue Community College’s academic programs of study are approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Board’s State Approving Agency (HECB/SAA) for enrollment of persons eligible to receive educational benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code. Eligible veterans, reservists, or dependents of veterans who plan to apply for benefits must contact the Veterans’ Advisor in the Financial Aid Office as early as possible.
Certification of VA benefits will occur upon acceptance to a VA-approved degree program and when all pertinent documents are on file. The eligible student can be certified only for courses applicable to the declared degree program. Students are expected to be enrolled in college-level courses, although some developmental courses (“deficiency courses” in VA terminology) are permitted. Students requiring deficiency courses will be reviewed by the Veterans’ Advisor.
All VA benefit recipients are required to enroll in at least 6 credits (Fall to Spring term) per quarter to receive a monthly check. VA will only pay for tuition and fees when a student enrolls for 5 credits or less. Telecourses and online courses are approved without having to take a resident course. Students must maintain academic progress by successfully completing their courses with a 2.00 GPA. Students who fail to maintain the minimum requirement may be placed on probation when extenuating circumstances occur. It is advisable to consult with the Veterans’ Advisor when students suspect they may fail to maintain academic progress.
Students should inform the Veterans’ Advisor as soon as possible about any change that may affect their VA status, such as change in the program of study, credit load, dependent status, or address.
Bellevue Community College is now offering a 25 percent reduction in state tuition for eligible veterans and dependents of disabled or deceased veterans. The tuition discount was adopted by BCC’s Board of Trustees effective spring, 2007.
Bellevue Community College President Jean Floten believes “It is important that we honor our veterans for their service.” Veterans are welcome to visit and learn more about our programs.
Current and new students should contact the Bellevue Community College Veterans’ Advisor at (425) 564-2220, Room B123-A, or e-mail mgeorgia@bcc.ctc.edu to determine their eligibility.