The Veteran Services Office at Columbia College Hollywood serves as a liaison between Veteran students and the Department of Veteran Affairs. The office is equipped to assist Veteran students with the appropriate forms to process claims for educational benefits. The office is also an information center to assist with any questions concerning Veteran educational benefits or educational experiences at Columbia College Hollywood.
Students have Veteran status if they have engaged in active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, or have served as a member of the National Guard or Reserves and were called to active duty for purposes other than training, or were a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies and were released under a condition other than dishonorable discharge and had been engaged in active duty for at least one day. Box 24 of the DD214 indicates the “Character of Service.” Students currently serving in the Active Reserve Forces, or entitled to benefits accrued in the reserve component, while not technically Veterans, are entitled to certain resources as noted on this site. Contact the CCH Veterans Services representative for more information.
Contact Person
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Deborah Lowe |
To activate your Veteran Administration Benefits, you will need to have the following documents on file in our office:
FORM DD214 (Discharge Documents)
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
Please visit the VA website at www.gibill.va.gov or call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) for information on your eligibility, how to obtain your certificate of eligibility, and for your award amount as benefits may vary based on chapter and length of service.
Admissions Fee Waiver for Veterans and Military Personnel
Applicants who are Veterans of the United States Military Service, currently on Active Duty or members of the National Guard or Reserves are exempt from paying the application fee when applying for admission online via our website. Click here to apply online.
Monthly benefit payments are based upon the following unit load format:
|
Unit Load |
% of Full Time |
|---|---|
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12 or more units |
= Full time |
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8 -11 units |
= Half time |
|
Less than 8 units |
= Tuition & fees |
Veteran/Dependents Educational Benefits Guide
|
Chapter |
Description |
Months of Entitlement |
|---|---|---|
|
Chapter 30 |
Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty |
36 months |
|
Chapter 31 |
Voc. Rehab. For Disabled Vets |
48 months |
|
Chapter 34/30 |
Montgomery GI Bill – Vietnam era education program |
36 months |
|
Chapter 35 |
Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance |
45 months |
|
Chapter 1606 |
Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve |
36 months |
|
Chapter 1607 |
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) |
36 months |
VETERAN ADMINISTRATION REGIONAL OFFICE
11000 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Official Website: www.gibill.va.gov
GI BILL
General Benefits Information 800/827-1000
Education Benefits Status 888/442-4551
