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SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Veterans Benefits, Programs, and Guidelines
Veterans Affairs
Sandhills Community College education programs are approved by the
North Carolina State Approving Agency for the enrollment of persons
eligible for education assistance benefits from the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA). Those entitled to VA benefits are eligible veterans,
participants in the Montgomery G.I. Bill contributory program, active duty
military in voluntary education programs, drilling National Guard, drilling
Reservists, and spouses and children of disabled or deceased veterans. The
VA certifying official in the Financial Aid Office provides information and
assistance to students applying for VA education benefits. Following is a
general description of the veteran benefit programs available at SCC. Please
see the VA certifying official regarding any specific questions regarding
these programs.
Sandhills Community College is a member of the Service Members
Opportunity Colleges (SMOC) and a participant in the Concurrent
Admissions Program (ConAP).
Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This
benefit may be used for approved degree and certificate programs at SCC.
Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain
circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following an
individual’s release from active duty. This program is also commonly known
as Chapter 30.
Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
The MGIB-SR program may be available to a student if he/she is a member
of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve,
Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard
Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. This
benefit may be used for approved degree and certificate programs here at
SCC. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under
certain circumstances.
Post-9/11 GI Bill
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to 36 months of education benefit. This
benefit is for eligible individuals who served on active duty after 09/10/01.
This benefit may be used for approved degree and certificate programs at
SCC. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under
certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 15 years following
an individual’s eligibility date. There is a transferability component for