Veterans' Benefits and Tuition Waivers
VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS
Middlesex County College is approved by the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs, State Approving Agency under Title 38, U.S. Code, Section 1775 for veterans’ training. Questions concerning eligibility and certification may be directed to the Registrar’s Office via e-mail: registration@middlesexcc.edu or by calling 732.906.2523, Ext. 3151.
If you contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), VEAP (Chapter 32) are a member of a reserve component (Chapter 1606 and 1607), or eligible for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance (Chapter 35) and would like to use your benefits at Middlesex County College, please review the following information.
Veterans’ benefits recipients must apply for admission to a degree or certificate program. Open College – Developmental Plans of Study have been approved by the New Jersey Department of Higher Education, State Approving Agency; however, students enrolled in Open College – Open Plans of Study are NOT eligible to receive veterans’ benefits.
The Office of the Registrar certifies the enrollment status of all students who apply for veterans benefits. In order to be certified for veterans’ benefits, students must submit the following documents:
1) A certified copy of your DD 214 form, or “Notice of Basic Eligibility” (NOBE)
3) A copy of the VONAPP “signature page”, if you apply electronically. Bring the signed page to the Registrar’s Office;
4) Or, you may complete a paper application, if you choose not to file electronically. The paper application can be printed from the GIBILL web site at: http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/education_forms.htm. Please note that application forms differ depending on the benefit program.
5) The Middlesex County College Veterans’ Certification Request form, available in the Registrar’s Office, Chambers Hall (must be filed each semester when requesting benefits).
To maintain benefits, veterans must comply with the Standards of Progress established by the College in cooperation with the State Approving Agency. These Standards include degree requirements, stands and regulations, and the College’s Code of Student Conduct. Failure to observe these regulations will jeopardize receipt of benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
GI Bill Information
Education Benefits Forms
Education Benefits Pay Rates
TUITION WAIVERS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students will not be reimbursed and allowed to apply a waiver to any registration that was previously paid. Students presenting unemployment waivers must have completed the financial aid process before a waiver will be accepted.
NATIONAL GUARD
Tuition waivers are accepted for National Guard students at all times. Students must submit a Commander’s Letter as proof of eligibility for participation in this program before every semester. They must also apply for Federal Financial Aid and submit a Middlesex County College Financial Aid Verification form signed by an authorized staff member of the Financial Aid Office.
UNEMPLOYMENT TUITION WAIVERS
- Students will not be reimbursed and allowed to apply a waiver to any registration that was previously paid. Students presenting unemployment waivers must have completed the financial aid process before a waiver will be accepted.
- Students using the unemployment tuition waiver may register for summer classes two business days prior to the start of the class session. Registration for fall classes is available on August 28 and 29.
- Students may not be overloaded into a closed course when using a waiver.
- Fees will be due on the day of registration.
- Unemployed persons are required to apply for Financial Aid and receive a decision prior to submitting a waiver. We suggest applications be submitted no later than July 15 for the fall and December 1 for the spring semester.
- In addition, documentation is required from the New Jersey Department of Labor as proof of eligibility to enroll. This documentation must be dated not earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of class.
- Students must complete the appropriate Middlesex County College Registration Form and include payment for all fees.
- Workforce Development Program students who will receive benefits from an unemployed persons program should contact the Department of Counseling and Career Services in Edison Hall Room 100 or call 732.906.4188.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Middlesex County residents who are 65 years or older may take courses on a space-available basis and have the tuition waived. Students using a senior waiver may register for summer classes two business days prior to the start of the class session. Registration for fall classes is available on August 28 and 29. Students may not be overloaded into a closed course when using a waiver. Proof of age is required. All fees must be paid by the student and are due on the day of registration.
VOLUNTEER TUITION WAIVER
Volunteer firefighters, first aid and rescue squad members and their spouse or dependent children can qualify for a tuition waiver. The volunteer shall agree to serve as a member volunteer for a minimum of four years. Following each year of volunteer service performed the person or family member is entitled to receive a maximum of $600 per academic year of tuition credit. The cumulative maximum tuition credit is $2,400. The student must complete a waiver form available in the Cashier’s Office each semester. All remaining expenses must be paid by the regular due date.
