Use the links below to learn about the education benefits you've earned and read through the handbook, Factors To Consider When Choosing A School. Start with the first one and move down the list.

• VA Education Homepage - Learn everything you need to know about your benefits and how to use them.
• VA Education Benefits - Learn more about your education benefits.
• VA Education Benefit User Guide - Use this guide to help you navigate the benefit application process and to learn how to use your benefit wisely.

To find out if you are eligible for the GI Bill you may call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551) to speak with a Veterans Benefits Counselor.

If you are eligible for the GI Bill, use VA.gov to file your application for benefits.

With VA.gov you can:

• Apply for VA compensation, pension, education, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial benefits.
• Report the status of dependents, file a claim for increase in your service connected disability(ies), a new disability(ies), an ancillary benefit, entitlement to statutory benefits such as special monthly compensation, and entitlement to special monthly pension.

Apply For GI Bill Benefits

Dropping a class can affect each student differently. It is important that every student contact the Coordinator of Military Services any time there is a change to your schedule.

Learn more about Tuition Assistance Programs

Return of Tuition Assistance Funds Procedure: Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the new Department of Defense policy, Colorado Mountain College will return any unearned TA funds on a prorate basis through at least the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending.

These funds are returned to the military Service branch. Instances when a Service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, the educational institution will work with the affected Service member to identify solutions that will not result in student debt for the returned portion.

For more information on this procedure, please email your inquiry to military@coloradomtn.edu.

You may apply for financial aid while receiving GI Bill benefits. To apply for grants and loans start by filling out the FAFSA.

If at any time you think you are not receiving the proper amount of money or you find you are not receiving any money at all contact us immediately so that we may research the issue for you.

is the case for some students on the GI Bill. Call 877-823-2378 to find out if this applies to you.

Usually the VA pays every month for the previous month attended and usually students choose what type of payment (either check or automatic deposit) they want during the application process. Expect a payment by the middle of the month.

All persons using the GI Bill educational benefits must be degree/certificate seeking. It is Colorado Mountain College's programs that are approved for these benefits, not the individual courses. Contact the Coordinator of Military Services with any questions.

It is okay to apply early however we recommend that you wait to use your benefits until you separate from the military.

There is no minimum requirement for the number of classes you take; however, the amount of funding you receive does depend on how many classes you take.