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); have been deployed since September 11, 2001 (new Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33); or are 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)
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 *
*Includes information about the new Post-9/11 GI Bill:
- a comparison of features of the various Education Benefits
- a preliminary chart listing the maximum tuition & fees for each state
- a copy of the Post-9/11 GI Bill pamphlet
Education Benefits Forms
Education Benefits Pay Rates
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.
