West Coast University Catalog-Edition 2015-2016 > Financial Policies and Information > Veterans Educational Benefits

Veterans Educational Benefits

West Coast University degree programs are approved for training of Veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code. Students interested in Veterans Educational Benefits should contact the Financial Aid Department. Veterans who are unsure of their eligibility should contact the Veterans Administration. Eligible students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving educational benefits.

The University participates in the Post 9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon program. A limited number of qualified students will receive the award each academic year.  Awards are made on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Additional Eligibility Requirements: Only individuals entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) may receive Yellow Ribbon funding. Therefore, a student may be eligible if he or she:

1. Served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
2. Was honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001;
3. Is a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above.

All official transcripts detailing prior higher education credits must be submitted to the Registrar’s office in order to be certified for Veterans benefits.