National Guard benefits

A student who is enlisted in the National Guard can receive as much as 36 months of tuition assistance when enrolled in a VA approved institution. The student must agree to serve six years and complete initial basic training to be eligible.

A guardsmen or reservist who plans to enroll in a CCBC degree or certificate program will need to submit the original Notice of Basic Eligibility (DD2384) to the Veterans' Service office before applying for benefits.

Veterans’ benefits

CCBC is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission to grant veterans educational benefits for veteran students enrolled in all associate degree and certificate programs. A veteran who plans to enroll in a CCBC degree or certificate program will need to submit the original separation papers (DD214) to be certified by the veteran's certifying official. Benefit payments will vary depending upon the student's eligibility.

Complete information concerning eligibility requirements for veterans, eligible spouses or dependents, how to apply, programs covered and payment rate information on the Education Benefit Programs listed below is available on the Department of Veterans Affairs website: www.gibill.va.gov.

• Post 9/11 Veteran Educational Assistance Act Chapter 33 (effective 8/1/09)
• Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD) Chapter 30
• Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) Chapter 1606
• Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) Chapter 1607
• Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA) Chapter 35
• Vocational Rehabilitation Educational Assistance Program Chapter 31

The CCBC Veterans Service office is available to answer questions and assist with the processing of applications for educational benefits for veterans and other military personnel.