As a part of the Office of the Registrar, and not a division of the Department of Veterans Affairs, we serve as a liaison between WJC veteran students and the VA. We assist student veterans and military dependents with the processing of the VA forms required for educational benefits, advise student veterans concerning certain procedural requirements, and certify the enrollment of WJC student veterans and dependents to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Because eligibility for education benefits is determined solely by the VA, questions regarding eligibility should be directed to the VA at www.gibill.va.gov or by calling 1-888-442-4551.
Apply for VA Benefits
New Students: A new student who is a veteran or other eligible dependent and has never used VA education benefits must apply online for GI Bill benefits through the VA. You must then submit a WJC Veterans Benefits Registration Form (from the Registrar), along with a copy of DD-214/NOBE, to the Veterans Certifying Official in the Office of the Registrar.
Transfer Students: Any student who previously received VA education benefits at another college must submit a VA Change of Program or Place of Training Form 22-1995 to the VA. Please also complete the WJC Veterans Benefits Registration Form (from the Registrar), and submit it to the Veterans Certifying Official.
Previously Enrolled/Returning Veterans: Any student, who has previously enrolled at WJC while receiving VA benefits, must complete the WJC Veterans Benefits Registration Form (from the Registrar),and submit it to the Veterans Certifying Official in the Office of the Registrar.
The New Post 9/11 GI Bill & the Yellow Ribbon Program
For important information regarding the Post 9/11 GI Bill, please see both of the following:
Yellow Ribbon Program
William Jewell College has agreed to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, although participation is determined on an annual basis. This agreement provides for assistance to all eligible Yellow Ribbon individuals during the academic year including the summer session.
The College will provide the recipient with a tuition waiver in an amount up to 50 percent of the amount that exceeds the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate in Missouri. Basically, with the base amount provided by the VA plus the College’s portion and VA matching component, tuition and fees may be covered in full. It should be noted that recipients may pursue other non-institutional sources of financial aid to assist with other college-related expenses. Eligible Yellow Ribbon applicants admitted into the Accelerated Track Nursing Program (BSN-AT) qualify for this program.
This program requires handling by both the VA Certifying Official (Karen Weatherford) and the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services (Sue Karnes).
Student Veterans' Responsibilities
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Certifying Official at WJC closely monitor each student veteran's enrollment status and academic program. The student's educational benefit is based upon the number of credit hours applicable to his/her academic degree program.
Student veterans have the following responsibilities:
- Notify the Certifying Official EVERY semester/term that you want to be certified by completing the Veterans Benefits Registration Form as soon as you have completed registration for the upcoming semester. Certification of enrollment must be submitted to the VA each semester, so students must complete this form each semester and submit it to the VA Certifying Official in the Office of the Registrar to generate certification of enrollment.
- Register only for courses required for your selected degree.
- Do not register for courses for which you have already received a passing grade/credit (even if taken at another institution).
- Notify the Certifying Official if you:
(a) change academic programs (degree, major(s), minor(s), emphasis)
(b) add or drop a class
(c) withdraw from the College (drop all classes)
(d) change address and/or phone number (any contact information)
(e) deplete your VA educational benefits
- Maintain satisfactory progress towards your degree.
Please note: William Jewell College is required to provide the VA with grades / academic records to support certifications and to show failure to meet progress requirements without seeking prior approval of the individual veteran.
Contacts
For questions about VA education benefits or to obtain the Veterans Benefits Registration Form, please contact:
Assistant to the Registrar / Veterans Certifying Official
William Jewell College
500 College Hill
Liberty, MO 64068
Phone: (816) 415-5979
Fax: (816) 415-5005
Financial aid questions (loans, grants, scholarships, including Yellow Ribbon Program amount) should be directed to:
Director of Financial Aid & Scholarship Services
William Jewell College
500 College Hill
Liberty, MO 64068
Phone: (816) 415-5973
Fax: (816) 415-5006
Eligibility and payment questions should be directed to:
1-888-GI-BILL (1-888-442-4551)
