Courses will begin being certified during the first week of class.

VA Form 22-1990

Purpose: To activate benefits for the first time

The application MUST be submitted on-line via the VA website. A copy of the confirmation page must be submitted to Barton Community College in order for a file to be created and maintained, an advisor to be assigned, assignment and a degree plan processed. Certification of courses cannot be processed without a copy of the confirmation page. Please provide the following information on the confirmation page before submitting it to the School Certifying Official:

1. Full Name
2. Full SSN#
3. Chapter of benefits applied for
4. Colleges previously attended

Transcripts

Students can submit a copy of a DD-214 OR request a military transcript for evaluation of possible college credit.  ALL college transcripts are required.

VA Form 22-1995 (change of program/place of training)

Purpose: To change schools or degree plan.

The application MUST submitted on-line via the VA website. A copy of the confirmation page must be submitted to Barton Community College in order for a file to be created and maintained, an advisor to be assigned, and a degree plan processed. Certification of courses cannot be processed without a copy of the confirmation page. Please provide the following information on the confirmation page before submitting it to the School Certifying Official:

1. Full Name
2. Full SSN#
3. Chapter of benefits applied for
4. Colleges previously attended

Payment

Students using Chapter 30 VA education benefits and are enrolled must complete a monthly verification to the VA verifying that the enrollment status has not changed. Verification can be done by calling (877) 823-2378 or visiting the VA website. Payments are typically dispersed at the end of each month of enrollment or the beginning of the new month.  Contact the Dept. of VA for further information.

• VA does not pay the school directly. It is the student's responsibility to pay balances in full prior to the next enrollment period.
• Students using VA CH 30 education benefits are required to pay 25% of their total tuition and fees due at the time of enrollment for online classes.
• Active duty students are not required to pay 25% at the time of enrollment.
• Payments can be made by cash, check, money order, or credit card.
• Contact or visit a Barton office to make payment.

Essential Information

ALL students are required to read the Student responsibilities,  SCO responsibilities and SCO contact information. Failure to do so could create delays in certification and payments. For more information about Montgomery GI Bill, please visit VA website.