Colby Sawyer College is committed to supporting men and women who have served our nation through military service. The college serves veterans, service members and their families, who are accessing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits, often referred to as the GI Bill®.
Colby-Sawyer accepts credits earned through the military as transfer credit. For further information about this, please contact the Registrar’s Office.
Students attending Colby-Sawyer College, who are eligible to receive VA Educational Benefits may qualify for one of the following Chapters of the GI Bill® of Educational Assistance:
- CHAPTER 30 Montgomery GI Bill®
- CHAPTER 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
- CHAPTER 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill®
- CHAPTER 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® FRY Scholarship
- CHAPTER 35 Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program
- CHAPTER 1606 Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve
- CHAPTER 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program
The Certificate of Eligibility must be submitted to the School Certifying Official (SCO). Any changes in enrollment must be communicated to the (SCO) immediately. Students are responsible for maintaining their benefit eligibility. The SCO does not have access to see this information. If certification is requested it will be processed, however, should the VA deny payment it is the student’s responsibility to make payment arrangements with Student Accounts for all outstanding charges.
Yellow Ribbon
Colby-Sawyer College is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon program. The Yellow Ribbon program allows for additional funding for students who are 100% eligible for Chapter 33 Post 9/11 benefits beyond the tuition and fees cap.
VA Educational Benefits – Enrollment and Tuition Payment Policy
Covered Individuals
For purposes of this policy, a covered individual is a student who is entitled to educational assistance under one or more of the following programs:
- Chapter 31 – Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
- Chapter 33 – Post-9/11 GI Bill
Enrollment and Access
Once a covered individual provides the College with a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or other appropriate documentation establishing eligibility for VA educational assistance, the College will permit the student to attend and participate in their course of education.
The College will not require the student to pay tuition and fees covered by the student's VA educational benefits before the VA provides payment to the College.
This protection will remain in effect until the earlier of:
- The date the VA provides payment to the College for the student's course of education; or
- The date that is 90 days after the College certifies the student's tuition and fees to the VA following receipt of the student's Certificate of Eligibility or other required eligibility documentation.
Protection Against Penalties
The College will not impose a penalty on a covered individual because of the student's inability to meet financial obligations to the College when that inability is caused by the delayed disbursement of VA educational assistance.
Such penalties include, but are not limited to:
- Late fees or similar charges;
- Denial of access to classes;
- Denial of access to libraries or other institutional facilities; or
- Requiring the student to borrow additional funds to meet the College's financial obligations.
Student Responsibilities
Covered individuals are responsible for providing the College with the documentation necessary to establish their eligibility for VA educational benefits and for completing any required VA or College enrollment and certification processes.
Students remain responsible for any tuition, fees, charges, or other financial obligations that are not covered by VA educational benefits, as well as any remaining balance after VA benefits have been applied.
The College may require payment of amounts that are not covered by the student's VA educational benefits, consistent with applicable federal law and College policy.
Compliance
The College will administer VA educational benefits in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. This policy is intended to ensure that covered individuals are able to remain enrolled and participate in their education while eligible VA educational benefit payments are being processed.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
School Certifying Officials:
Amy Cushing: 603.526.3744 or billing@colby-sawyer.edu