Veteran Benefits and Veteran Dependent Benefits are available to qualified
veterans and children of deceased and 100% disabled veterans. Initial
application is made by completing a VA application and providing a copy of
Form DD214. Applications:
Regular G.I.
and Dependents/
Spouse of Veteran or in the Office of Student
Financial Aid and Veteran Services.
Recipients of veteran benefits may still qualify for other financial aid
assistance, and are encouraged to file the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Students attending
on the G.I. Bill are required to pay all fees as regular students because
they are paid benefits directly through the Veteran's Administration.
VA benefit applicants should make financial preparation for at least
one term to allow for application processing time.
Enrollment Certification
The Dalton State Veteran's
Enrollment Certification
is required each term. VA students who withdraw, increase or reduce academic load
during a term must report this action promptly to the VA Certification
Official in the Office of Student Financial Aid and Veteran Services.
Only classes required in the student's program of study qualify for VA
Benefits. Courses taken for audit are not certifiable for VA benefits.
The only physical education courses certifiable for VA benefits are Health and
Wellness Concepts (PHED 1030) and First Aid/CPR and Cardiovascular Fitness (PHED
1005). VA benefit recipients must maintain
Dalton State College academic performance standards, as outlined in the DSC
catalog. Since VA regulations are subject to change, it is the
student's responsibility to keep up to date on requirements for VA benefits
while attending Dalton State College. Fee
Waivers Veterans who meet the following qualifications may qualify
for a waiver of their student activity and technology fees:
- Georgia residents who are active members of the Georgia National
Guard or the Reserves; and
- Served in a combat zone for at least 181 consecutive days since
September 11, 2001; or
- Received full disability as a result of injuries suffered in combat
during that time; or
- Were evacuated from a combat zone due to severe injuries suffered
during any time while on active duty.
If you qualify for the fee waiver, contact Sherry Breitweiser by
email or by phone
at (706) 272-4545. Confirm that an updated DD214 is on file which confirms your eligibility for the fee waiver. The
documentation will be forwarded to Enrollment Services Offices to
initiate the waiver of your student activity and technology fees at
Dalton State.
Scholarships
- The Fund for VETERANS'
EDUCATION: Scholarship for Veterans returning from Iraq and
Afghanistan- The awards, which may be renewed for subsequent academic
years, are intended to cover financial need not met by need-based
grants and military education benefits.
-
The Georgia HERO Scholarship is available to qualified
Georgia Reserves and National Guard combat veterans.
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