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1. ApplyÌýfor admission
2. ³§³Ü²ú³¾¾±³ÙÌýallÌýtranscripts from previous institutions attended
3. Once admitted, apply forÌý
4. Determine your educational benefits and apply
   • : Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
   • : Veterans Readiness and Employment (formerly vocational rehabilitation& Employment)
     1. If you are using Vocational Rehabilitation, your VR&E counselor will provide a 1905 form. This form is used in lieu of a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
   • : Post 9/11 GI Bill
   • : Survivors and Dependent Assistance
   • : Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
   • 1. After you are registered for courses, submit your TA Request for enrolled courses. When received submit your approved authorization form toÌýva_benefits@coker.edu
5. Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility and DD-214 toÌýva_benefits@coker.edu
6. Register for classes

If a student is called to duty, he/she should request an official leave of absence.Ìý Students should submit a leave of absenceÌý, along with any written military orders.Ìý When an official leave of absence is granted, it will not be necessary for the student to go through the process of readmission to the University if the student returns in the semester or term designated on the request and if the student informs the Registrar’s Office of his or her intention to return two weeks prior to the enrollment period.

We are required to notify the VA of any changes to a studentºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s schedule or status within thirty days of the change taking place. To make our office aware of a change to your schedule, or your intention to withdraw or take a leave of absence, please immediately emailÌýva_benefits@coker.edu.

Your courses will be certified after professors and the RegistrarºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s office have verified rosters.Ìý See the Important Dates section located at /tuition-aid/student-responsibilities/Ìýfor estimated certification dates. The School Certifying Official (SCO) will notify students when their enrollment has been certified.

If you are receiving chapter 30 or chapter 1606 benefits, you are required to certify your enrollment through theÌýÌý If you have trouble verifying your enrollment, you may call 877-VA-ECERT.

The only chapter that will pay directly to Coker is the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33).Ìý All other chapters will pay the veteran student directly (or put it in Direct Deposit, if you are eligible).

To setup yourÌýdirectÌýdepositÌýinformation or the address on your paper checks, you can call the VA at 800-827-1000.

To determine the approximate rate of benefit .

ClickÌýÌýto begin the process to apply for TA.Ìý Service members are required to obtain approval before enrolling.Ìý Please contact your ESO, or military counselor for approval.Ìý Once approved, send your TA Request Authorization form toÌýva_benefits@coker.edu

ºìÌÒÊÓƵ is not an advanced pay school.Ìý The SCO will certify courses after a student registers for classes, submits the VA enrollment certification form, and rosters have been verified.

If you have a question directly for the VA you may navigate to .Ìý If you have questions regarding payment, you may call the student hotline at 888-442-4551

ºìÌÒÊÓƵ has partnered with MUSC TelePsych to provide students access to licensed mental health professionals, including psychiatrists. For more information and to schedule an appointment, click here.

Student Success Coaches provide academic support. For more information, please visit /student-experience/student-success-center/.

If you received a letter from the VA Debt Management Center, it is important that you contact them immediately by calling 800-227-0648

ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s military transcript evaluation policy

Students may obtain a copy of their ºìÌÒÊÓƵ digital transcript by visiting the .Ìý Students may contact the RegistrarºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s Office atÌýregistrar@coker.eduÌýif they have questions.

To submit a request,

The GI Bill® is outlined by chapters and the specific chapter that you apply for will be listed on your Certificate of Eligibility (COE).Ìý A summary of the Veteran Administrations Education Benefits Guide, developed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, can help in determining your benefit eligibility and can be found at the website for theÌý.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Veterans and veteransºìÌÒÊÓƵ™ dependents may apply for education benefits, find more information about available benefits, and access necessary forms through bothÌýÌýand theÌý.

1. : Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
2. : Veterans Readiness and Employment (formerly vocational rehabilitation& Employment)
3. : Post 9/11 GI Bill
4. : Survivors and Dependent Assistance
5. : Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)

An active duty Army Reserve or National Guard student may be eligible for the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program. to apply for TA.Ìý Service members are required to obtain approval before enrolling.Ìý Please contact your ESO, or military counselor for approval.Ìý Once approved, send your TA Request Authorization form toÌýva_benefits@coker.edu.

On-campus counselors are available to meet with any studentºìÌÒÊÓƵ”including veterans, veteransºìÌÒÊÓƵ™ dependents, and students on active-duty. Please contact theÌýCenter for Health & WellnessÌýto schedule an appointment.