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Here at Central Carolina Community College, we understand the needs of service members, whether veterans or active duty. By working together, we work to make it possible for you to finish college. Our Veterans Affairs coordinator works with each service member to make sure they have what they need to maximize their VA educational benefits. The coordinator also works diligently to help foster a smooth educational journey for all service members here at CCCC.

Need Help?

Angie Estes - Veterans Affairs Coordinator - (919) 718-7233 or aeste980@cccc.edu
Education Benefit Inquiries - (888) 442-4551
Verification of Attendance - (877) 823-2378 (CH. 30, 1606, 1607)
Direct Deposit (VA Benefits) - (877) 838-2778

FAQs

The Veterans Administration will make a determination of whether or not you qualify for Veterans benefits, including your monthly benefit amount, after you have submitted your application for VA benefits. For questions and inquiries regarding VA education benefits, students should call (888) 442-4551 or visit the VA Website.

You can apply for benefits by filling out VA form 22-1990 or 22-5490 (used for Dependent benefits). You may complete the online application process at Education Benefits Application Process. Save a copy of the application with the signature page for the CCCC Veteran Affairs office.

It is difficult to give a specific time when the first check may be received. The time varies, depending on the volume of work at the VA Regional Processing Office.

Many students are eligible to receive both. You are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility.  Visit our Financial Aid Office for more details.

Contact the CCCC Business Office at (919) 718-7517 for details on our Military Tuition Refund policy and textbook buyback procedures.

Ongoing Requirements

Each semester you must complete the Veterans Enrollment Certification Request Form.

You may be eligible to receive Tuition Assistance to help with the cost of attending CCCC. Please follow this link for information on applying for these benefits. You will need to meet with your educational service officer and get approval prior to enrolling in classes.

On a monthly basis, you must verify enrollment status to continue receiving monthly housing allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments. Chapter 33 students can verify their enrollment status in one of two ways:

  • Text Messaging – Students who choose VA’s “Opt-In” feature will receive a text message each month prompting them to verify their enrollment status (Contact ECC (888) 442-4551 to opt-in).
  • Telephone – Students may call the Education Call Center (ECC) at (888) 442-4551 to verify their enrollment status.

Please meet with your VR&E counselor and get approval prior to enrolling in classes.

On a monthly basis, you must verify enrollment monthly through W.A.V.E. (Web Automation Verification of Enrollment).

  • A monthly stipend is sent to the student.
  • The student is responsible for paying all accrued charges with the school.
  • If a student is enrolled in less than 6 credit hours, the VA will only pay the amount of tuition and fees.

On a monthly basis, you must verify enrollment monthly through W.A.V.E. (Web Automation Verification of Enrollment).

Steps to Get Started

  1. Go to VA.gov and apply for educational benefits to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.  If you are a Veteran, you can provide a copy of your DD-214.  If you are using VR&E benefits, your VR&E counselor will send an authorization on your behalf to the VA coordinator.
  2. Request High School Transcript and any prior college transcripts be sent to our admissions office.  The original transcripts must be received by our admissions office prior to being certified with the VA.
  3. Complete the admissions application and residency determination (RDS) for Central Carolina Community College. After 24-48 hours, reach out to admissions to find out your next steps to get registered and enrolled in classes. If you are considered out-of-state with RDS, please reach out to the Student Records & Registrar’s Office to see if you are eligible to request a tuition waiver.
  4. Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for free federal Aid. Our school code:  005449.
  5. Contact Angie Estes, VA coordinator, at aeste980@cccc.edu or (919) 718-7233 to determine any other documents needed.

Complete the Veterans Enrollment Certification Request Form and give it to the VA Coordinator. 
 

How Payment Works

Chapter 33 (Post 9-11): Pays tuition/fees directly to school; pays book stipend to student and the student is responsible to pay for books; pays monthly housing stipend* to the student. To receive 100% of housing the student must be full-time and have at least one seated class.

Chapter 31 (VR&E): Pays tuition, fees, books and supplies directly to school. Pays monthly housing stipend* to the student. VR&E counselor sends authorization to school when a student has been accepted to the VR&E program.

Chapter 35 (Dependent): Pays monthly stipend directly to the student. The student is responsible to pay all accrued charges with the school. If a student is enrolled in less than 6 credit hours, the VA will only pay the amount of tuition/fees to the student.

Chapter 30: Monthly stipend to the student. The student is responsible to pay all accrued charges with the school. The amount of the stipend varies as to how many hours a student is enrolled.

1606: Monthly stipend to the student. The student is responsible to pay all accrued charges with the school. The amount of the stipend varies as to how many hours a student is enrolled.

*Housing stipend depends on the zip code of the campus where you are taking classes. Visit the Veteran's housing allowance website to see what yours might be or call (888) 442-4551 to ask the VA.

Helpful Links

Military Affiliated Resource Center (MARC)

The Military Affiliated Resource Center (MARC) is a place on campus to study and relax. The Center is open to all veteran and military-affiliated CCCC students.

Find Out More About MARC

NC Patriot Star Family Scholarship

Children and Spouses of fallen service members or disabled Veterans, Children of injured active duty services members & Disabled Veterans with a 50% or greater disability rating may be eligible. Applicants must be NC residents accepted to or attending NC post-secondary institutions. Disabled veterans must have a VA disability rating of at least 50%.

Learn more about Patriot Foundation Support