Military Affiliated Student Benefits
All of Carteret Community College’s associate degrees, diplomas, and college credit certificate programs are approved for use with GI BILLⓇ. Workforce Continuing Education programs are not approved for use with the GI BILLⓇ. To use military education benefits, contact Carteret CC’s Veterans Certifying Official or visit the Veterans Services webpage for more information.
Certification of Military Affiliated Benefits
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) requires that each person receiving GI BILLⓇ educational benefits follow an approved course of study that will lead to an approved degree or vocational objective. A veteran may not receive payment for courses previously completed, for courses that are in excess of degree or certificate requirements, or for courses that do not apply to an approved degree or certificate. Developmental Education courses are eligible for certification if they are taken in person and if a need has been established based on assessment test results.
Transcripts Evaluated for Credit
All students receiving Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits must submit official transcripts of all previous college education and/or vocational training to have those transcripts evaluated for credit. Veterans must also have their military training evaluated.
Academic Standards
Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) must be maintained in accordance with Carteret Community College policies. Enrollment does not guarantee eligibility for benefits. Check with the Veterans Certifying Official for details about maintaining satisfactory progress.
Support & Services
Carteret CC’s Veterans Certifying Official is available to help veterans and their dependents enroll at Carteret CC, pay for college, and receive support and services to meet their college goals. Visit the Veterans Services webpage for information.
Call the toll-free number if you need to communicate directly with the Veterans Administration. The number is (800) 442-4551. Veteran students should be prepared to give their veteran file number to the Veterans Administration counselor who answers the telephone. All students receiving Veterans' Educational Assistance are encouraged to visit the Veterans' Educational website at www.gibill.va.gov.
Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e) Compliance
In keeping with the requirements and meeting full compliance of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e), Carteret Community College will not impose any penalty, including but not limited to late fees or denial of access to classes, libraries, or other facilities, on a student who has been awarded and is covered by Post 9/11 (CH33) or Vocational Rehabilitation (CH31) benefits connected to the student’s inability to meet their financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from the VA under chapter 31 or 33.
How to Apply for Veterans’ Educational Assistance
You must apply with the Veterans Administration to begin using your educational benefits. Apply for Veterans’ Educational Assistance online at https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/.
For additional VA benefits, contact Veteran Services in your county of residence. In addition to registering with the Veterans Administration, you must:
- Submit the Institutional Application for Veterans' Benefits and, if you are using Chapter 30, 32, 33, or VR & E two copies of your DD- 214, or if you are using Chapter 1606, a copy of your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) to the Veterans Certifying Official on-campus.
- Complete the process for acceptance into an approved program of study.
- Apply for residency and submit an admissions application to Carteret Community College through CFNC.ORG.
- Request official transcripts from high school, GED or high school equivalency scores, and other college or university transcripts, if applicable. Note: The official high school transcript must include the graduation date. Official GED scores must indicate an overall minimum total score of 2250 and 450 on each individual test.
- Take the placement test, if required.
- Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) students must submit a Certificate of Eligibility.