Veteran Services

Veterans Education Benefits

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."

Clarkson College is an approved institution for federal education benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and committed to assisting all students who are eligible to receive Veterans Administration educational benefits. We welcome all veterans and their eligible spouses and dependents. Clarkson College is participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program for eligible students.

Veterans and their spouse/dependent are admitted to the Clarkson College under the same admission requirements as other students. Veteran students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students must pursue the curriculum as listed and approved in the College Catalog and maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.0 Cumulative GPA), attendance, and conduct to maintain eligibility for payments. On-campus assistance and information may be obtained from our Veteran Affairs Certifying Official.

Students who are military or military-related are welcome to use the GI Bill®, Military Tuition Assistance, scholarships, grants, student loans, and military education benefits. Students who are military or military-related, are welcome to use all student services available at Clarkson College, whether taking courses on campus, or online

The Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018-Section 103 (Forever GI Bill®)

Utilizing VA GI Bill®Education Benefits

Consistent with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, Section 103, Clarkson College will not impose any penalties due to the delayed disbursement of a payment by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs on recipients of Chapter 31 and Chapter 33 VA Benefits. Clarkson College will permit any covered individual to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides Clarkson College a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33, and ending on the earlier of the following dates: 1) The date on which payment from the VA is made to the institution or 2) 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the COE (Certificate of Eligibility).

Additionally, Clarkson College will not require that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to Clarkson College due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs under chapter 31 or 33. A Covered Individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation, or chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits, and has been verified by the school certifying official as benefit eligible. This requirement is limited to the portion of funds paid by VA.

*Covered Individual - defined as any individual who is entitled to education assistance under the US Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch.31), or Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33) benefit.

The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Forever GI Bill®)

The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Forever GI Bill) changes the way the Post-9/11 GI Bill monthly housing allowance (MHA) is paid. MHA will now be based on the zip code where the student physically takes the majority of classes rather than the zip code of the school’s main training location.

Principles of Excellence

Clarkson College is dedicated to continuing our long-standing partnership of serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Family members. Clarkson College affirms its commitment to assisting our veteran student population, while exercising transparency and full compliance with the individual principles outlined in Executive Order 13607, Principles of Excellence.
Clarkson College is a signatory and abides by the Presidential Executive Order 13607

Provide students with a personalized form covering the total cost of an education program.
Inform eligible students of Federal financial aid and have a policy to alert students prior to packaging or arranging private student loans or alternative financing programs.
Abstain from fraudulent and aggressive recruiting techniques and misrepresentations.
Ensure accreditation of all new programs prior to enrolling students.
Accommodate Service Members and Reservists while absent due to service requirements.
Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs.
Provide educational plans for all military and veteran education beneficiaries.
Designate a point of contact to provide academic and financial advice.

Educational Resources

For information pertaining to your Veterans Education Benefits, contact the VA at www.gibill.va.gov or 1.888.GIBILL1 (1.888.442.4551). They offer assistance 24/7 for VA education benefit questions. To reach a VA Education Case Manager, call 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The St. Louis, Missouri VA Regional Processing Office (RPO) has established an education toll-free phone service for students with VA Educational Benefits. This toll-free number features information for veterans and dependents on your own VA education account with Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB):

Chapter 30
Active Duty

Chapter 31
For questions about Vocational Rehabilitation Education Benefits, Chapter 31, call 800-872-1000.

Chapter 33
Post 9/11: Veterans and Dependents

Chapter 35
Survivors & Dependents Assistance (DEA)

Chapter 1606
Selected Reserve

Chapter 1607
Reserve Educational Assistance (REAP)

Additional Online Resources

Career Resources
A Veterans Guide to Getting Hired
Learn How to Become: Armed Forces Careers

Education Resources
Military Online Colleges and Universities
Financial Aid for Veterans
College Resources for Veterans

Communication Materials
Monthly Housing Allowance Communications Toolkit
Monthly Housing Allowance Student Guide
Monthly Housing Allowance Rate Change infographic