The VA Certifying Official serves as liaison between the veteran student and the U. S. Department of Veteran Affairs. The VA office at Rockingham Community College serves as an information center where you will find answers to questions regarding your veterans educational benefits. Individual counseling is provided to ensure compliance with Federal DVA regulations as outlined in the RCC college catalog. Veteran student support services also include providing and processing appropriate VA forms and certification of enrollment to establish benefit eligibility. Appropriate forms necessary to process your claim for VA benefits are available in the VA office or you may download Federal VA forms at web site http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/educationforms.htm.

To be certified for educational benefits, the veteran, reservist, and dependent student must follow the procedures outlined below:

• Meet with VA Certifying Official at Rockingham Community College.
• Veteran must provide a certified copy of DD214 (Military Discharge Document) showing Honorable Discharge status.
• Reservist must provide a Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE). See Unit Commander for application.
• Spouse or dependent must provide evidence of surviving spouse or child of a deceased or 100% disabled veteran.
• Complete appropriate application for educational benefits.
• Complete college admission application process.
• Request academic transcripts from high school and colleges attended.
• Register for classes and pay tuition and fees.
• Provide a copy of registration/fee payment forms each semester to VA Certifying Official.

For More Information You May Contact:

Veteran Affairs Office

Rockingham Community College

P. O. Box 38

Wentworth, NC 27375-0038

(336) 342-4261, ext. 2319

everettek@rockinghamcc.edu

or

State Veterans Affairs Office @ 1-800-827-1000 or

U. S. Department of Veteran Affairs @ 1-888-442-4551

http://www.vba.va.gov