This web site provides an introduction to the educational benefits provided by NVCC and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for active duty service members, reservists, veterans and their eligible dependents. It does not include all veterans educational benefit programs, so please refer to the appropriate links to answer your questions or come in and see the Veterans Affairs Counselor. 

Michelle Holzhauer is the Veterans Affairs Advisor for the Alexandria Campus. 

The Veterans Affairs Office is located in:

Bisdorf Building
Room AA 141 (Across from the elevator)
Phone  (703) 845-6352

FAX     (703) 845-6124
EMAIL:  mholzhauer@nvcc.edu

Below are the Veterans Affairs office hours.  These are subject to change without notice.

HOW TO APPLY FOR BENNIFITS

THE FIVE MAIN STEPS YOU USE

Step 1.  Apply for Admissions to the College.  Note you MUST choose a degree plan or certificate plan in order to apply for VA Benefits.  Also, please learn and understand NVCC's policy regarding our in-state/out-of-state tuition rate, especially if you are still on active duty, plan to get out, stay in Virginia and attend a Virginia State College. 

• NVCC On-Line Application
• List of Degree and Certificate Plans
• NVCC Tuition Policy
• Domicile, Legal Residence and Home of Record , Detailed Guidelines
• In State/Out of State tuition information for Active Duty Military Students and their Dependents .
• If you are still on active duty,  and have additional questions in reference to NVCC's in/out of state tuition policy, please call your VA Counselor.

Please note, you must use the correct Campus Veteran Counselor.  For example, if the degree plan you choose is only offered at the Annandale Campus you must use the  Annandale's Veteran's Affairs Counselor.

Step 2.  Getting Started (One Time Requirement)  If you have been issued a VA Educational Certificate of Eligibility you can skip the application process.  With the exception of  Chapter 31 Veteran's (see link), all Veterans who never used their benefits before, must complete an Application for Education VA Bennifits .  The preferred method for completing an application is on-line.  However, if for what ever reason you can't complete an on-line application you can use the paper application.  For additional information about the different VA Educational Chapters please see below.   Drilling Reservist must also submit a Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) from their Reserve Unit.

• Application for VA Education Benefits, On-line (VA 22-1990)  (Preferred method)  Before you submit the VA application (via online), print and sign the very last page. 
  
  Mail to VA: 
  
  
• Last page of the application (must be be original signature)
• Member 4 copy of your DD form 214
• College Fund Contract (if any) (Part of your enlistment contract found in Service Record)
• Buy-up (Kicker) documents (if any, LES, etc.)
  
  Department of Veterans Affairs
  Regional Processing Office
  P.O. Box 4616
  Buffalo, NY 14240-461
  
  
• Veteran Affairs Paper Application for Benefits (VA 22-1990)
• VA Form 22-1995 Change of Program or Place of Training (VA 22-1995)
• Vocational Rehabilitation (VA Form 22-1990)
• Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance, (VA Form 22-5490)

Step 3.   The DVA requires an evaluation of your military training/experience and all prior college credits.  Send an official copy of your military transcript and one from each college attended to our Admissions and Records Office, Bisdorf 229. After all transcripts have been sent and you have been notified (normally by mail) that NVCC has received your transcripts, call a counselor @ 703-845-6301 and schedule an appointment to complete your evaluation.  All credits must be evaluated  by the end of your second semester,  otherwise, the DVA will stop your benefits.

• Military Transcripts (See List of Military Links on this Page)
• Transcript Evaluation of Advance Standing Credits (List of CLEPs/DANTES NVCC accepts)

Step 4.  Register for your courses.  Complete and turn in to the Campus Veteran Advisor a NVCC Veterans Enrollment Reporting Form, NVCC Form 125-63. This form is required each semester for you to receive benefits.  Please note, NVCC does not participate in the Advanced Payment Program. 

• NVCC On-line Veterans Enrollment Reporting From (TEST ONLY DO NOT USE YET)
• NVCC Veterans Enrollment Reporting Form (Please submit this form after you register)
• Application and Enrollment Certification form VA Form 22-1990t (music students)
• Information of the NVCC Installment Plan.

Veterans who are new to the Alexandria Campus, need to submit the following to the Campus Veteran Advisor:

• Member 4 copy of your DD form 214
• VA Certificate of Eligibility (copy only)
• College Fund Contract (if any) (Part of your enlistment contract found in Service Record)
• Buy-up (Kicker) documents (if any, LES, etc.)
  
  

Note, if you are a music student and want to get reimbursement for your private lessons you will need to submit to your Campus VA Advisor the VA Application and Enrollment Certification form.  Please see the music department web page and their music student handbook for details on their music program.  

• Application and Enrollment Certification form VA Form 22-1990t (music students)

Step 5.  On the last day of each month, you must certify your enrollment on the VA Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) at  https://www.gibill.va.gov/save.default.cfm or by calling the toll free Interactive Voice Response (IVR) at: 1-877-823-2378.  Do this promptly because you cannot be paid until you reply.  Remember to repeat this process on the last working day of each month for which you are entitled to benefits, otherwise you will get no pay.

• Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE)

Step 6.  Notify the Veterans Advisor of Changes to your enrollment immediately by submitting the below form.  Adds or drops may affect your pay.  Avoid overpayment or underpayment of benefits by promptly reporting changes. Report any changes on your monthly certification to DVA also.   

• NVCC Veterans Enrollment Adjustment From (NVCC 125-62)

Step 7.   For more detail answers to your questions and additional information, please see the below links.

• NVCC Student Guide for Veteran's Educational Benefits

• NVCC Special Needs and People with Disabilities Student Services

• NVCC Main Veteran Affairs Web Page

• Department of Veterans Affairs

• Types of Veteran Educational Programs
  • Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (Ch 30)
  • Chapter 30 Pamphlet
  • Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch 31)
  • Chapter 31 Information specific to NVCC
  • Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (Ch 1606)
  • Chapter 1607 Information as well as the latest VA up dates.
  • Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) (Chapter 32)
  • Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) (Ch 35)
  • Chapter 35 Pamphlet
  • The Virginia War Orphans Education Program
• Current Pay Rates for Veterans Affairs Benefits
• Ask a Questions about your Benefits

• Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs

• Replacement DD form 214 or other Military Records