If you are currently serving in the military, please contact your organization's Educational Services Officer regarding the possibility of qualifying for their financial assistance programs. Many colleges and universities also have specialists identified who work with veterans throughout their college experiences. Additionally, the Veterans Benefits Administration website has information about qualifications of GI Bills.
The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance oversees service offices located throughout the state. Employees of these offices are trained to assist veterans and their dependents in applying for a variety of state and federal benefits. These services are offered at no charge to the veteran or dependent. If you are interested in applying for benefits, or just want to know what you may qualify for, please contact the service office closest to you.
For additional information about financial assistance programs, please visit the Funding Your Education page.
Military Transcripts for College Credit
Members of the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy may request a Joint Services Transcript as an academically accepted document approved by ACE used to validate military occupational experience and training along with corresponding ACE college credit recommendations.
Generally, these transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited institution of higher education to determine how these transcripts may be utilized for credit towards a career in education.
Rights Specific to Service Members Attending a College or University
Military service members who are attending a college or university may experience situations where their college experience is interrupted due to military orders. Become familiar with readmission requirements for service members in 20 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 1091c.