Veterans' Benefits
Eligible applicants and their dependents may qualify for veterans' educational benefits that are available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If you think you may be entitled to these benefits, contact the VA's education information hotline at 888-442-4551 to determine your eligibility.
To use your benefits you must be admitted to the college in a program approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In general, you will begin to receive your benefits after the financial aid office certifies your enrollment and education plan. You'll receive benefits only during your times of certified enrollment. Contact the financial aid office each semester you plan to use benefits so we can certify your enrollment. It can take two to three months for the government agency to process the benefits application.
First Time Applicants For Veterans Educational Benefits
If you are applying for Veteran Education Benefits for the first time at Capitol College, you must complete the Capitol College Veterans Certification Form (PDF). Upon completion, mail or fax (301) 369-2328 this form to the Financial Aid Office.
All New And Continuing Applicants For Veterans Educational Benefits
All new and continuing veterans applying for educational benefits must complete a Registration Form for each semester enrolled. You will find these forms located under the “Download VA Forms” section. For instance, if you are registering for the Spring 2006 Semester, you must complete the Spring 2006 Registration Form and send it to our office before your enrollment certification (VA Form 22-1999) is sent to the VA Payment Processing Center in Buffalo, NY.
You should periodically check with the VA to determine the status of your application.