Veterans are charged In-County rates.

Complete the online WCCC Application. There is a one-time, non-refundable, $25.00 Application Fee. Once you have applied, you will receive additional e-mail information from WCCC; please include your e-mail address on your application.

• Complete an application for education benefits online through the VA’s electronic application web site at www.va.gov
• Supply a copy of the Certification of Eligibility when received; or a copy of the application or confirmation page, in the interim, to the WCCC VA Certifying Official for your VA file.

Not sure which benefit to select? Review the VA Benefits Comparison Chart to determine the best suited benefit. Have questions regarding your eligibility or benefits? Contact the VA Customer Service Office at 1-888-442-4551 or a VA Benefits Counselor at 1-800-827-1000. Additional information is available at www.gibill.va.gov.

You may meet with an Advisor in person, virtually or by telephone, as needed. Please call (908) 835-2300 or email [email protected] to make an advising appointment. Have unofficial transcripts from any colleges or universities you have previously attended to assist with the selection of courses.  Please be aware that only courses that apply to your program of study can be certified for VA Education Benefits.

• Click here for current Tuition and Fee Charges information.
  • Veterans are charged In-County rates.
• Have Official college or Military transcripts sent to WCCC for review

Once you are registered for classes, complete the WCCC VA Benefits Certification Request to identify your VA educational benefits, as well as to request enrollment certification. You will be required to submit a copy of your schedule to the VA Certifying Official. The VA Certifying Official will certify your enrollment to the VA once all required documentation has been submitted up to 90 days before the semester*.

In order to be certified for veterans’ education benefits, students must submit the following documents:

1. A copy of your DD 214 form, or “Notice of Basic Eligibility” (NOBE).
2. A copy of your “Certificate of Eligibility”.
3. The WCCC VA Benefits Certification Request, available in the Certifying Official’s office or by following the link above.
   1. This form must be submitted EACH SEMESTER to be certified
4. Copy of your schedule of classes to be certified to the VA
5. If you have used VA Education Benefits at another school, go to http://www.va.gov and choose “Change your GI bill school or program” in the Education section.
6. You may Enroll in eBenefits,a portal which will enable veterans, service members, and their families to:

• • Apply for benefits
  • Download DD-214s
  • View your benefit status
  • Check Post-9/11 G.I. BILL® entitlement
  • Check enrollment status

*ANY CHANGES MADE TO YOUR SCHEDULE MUST BE REPORTED TO THE VA CERTIFYING OFFICIAL!

• Please visit the WCCC Financial Aid web page for information regarding financial aid.
• Financial Aid Staff is available to assist with the application process.
• Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at here.
  • Refer to the Federal Student Aid website for guidance.
• Review the Summary page of your completed FAFSA for your Financial Aid eligibility for the academic year, WCCC’s retention and graduation rates.
• Financial Aid Award Letters also include WCCC’s student loan indebtedness, cohort default rate, retention and placement rates, as mandated by the Department of Education.
• Additional Student’s Right to Know information regarding Warren County Community College is located under the Student Right to Know Info tab on our webpage.
• Contact the Financial Aid Office at (908) 835-2396 or via email [email protected] to schedule an appointment for assistance or if you have any questions.