Mission Statement
The Veterans Affairs Office at BridgeValley Community & Technical College will support and advocate for Veterans, Veteran dependents, and any military-affiliated students during their transition into college life.  BridgeValley will encourage an environment of trust, security and honor addressing Veterans' unique needs and will provide Veterans, dependents and current service members with resources and support to reach their educational goals.  We want to thank you for your service to our country.

Facts about BridgeValley's Veterans Affairs Office

• Veterans Lounges - located on both campuses
• Featured in a National Magazines as a TOP 10 and GOLD Status for military, veterans and spouses.
• Received the Purple Heart Award and Recognition
• A branch of the National Honors Organization - "Student Veterans of America"
• Awarded the 5-Star Challenge Award for our exemplary standards towards our Veterans and Military students
   

AVAILABLE BENEFITS

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."

• Post 9/11 GI Bill: The Post-9/11 GI Bill is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Post-9/11 GI Bill will become effective for training on or after August 1, 2009. Apply at www.gibill.va.gov.
• Yellow Ribbon Program Participant: This means that those students eligible for the maximum Post 9/11 GI Bill should not have to pay any tuition or fees out of pocket.  Those receiving maximum benefits from the Post 9/11 GI Bill "active duty or eligible spouses" may receive additional funding. 

• Montgomery GI Bill/Chapter 30: (active duty or non-active duty) must have served in the United States Armed Forces for period of two to four years and have been HONORABLY discharged prior to returning to school.
• Montgomery GI Bill/Chapter 1606: (selected reserve) must have you completed Basic Training and AIT and are now assigned to a Reserve and/or West Virginia National Guard Unit. 
• VR&E/Chapter 31: Veterans with a disability rating of 10% or higher can apply with a VA Caseworker to enter into the Veterans Readiness & Employment Program (VR&E) to assist with continuing education.
• Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program/Chapter 35: (for dependents and spouses of 100 % disabled or deceased Veterans) must complete Form 22-5490 and submit to Department of Veterans Affairs. Once a claim is established a Certificate of Eligibility will be issued to the dependent/spouse. The student should then make an appointment to see the Veterans Certifying Official.
• MyCAA Scholarship: BridgeValley is an approved academic institution for the MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) Scholarship, a tuition assistance program for active duty military spouses. The MyCAA Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses.  
  For more information and to apply:  https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/network/mycaa-scholarship/.
   

To apply for benefits;

• Complete the application for VA Education Benefits at www.va.gov. Once approved, the Veterans Administration will send you a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
  • You must provide a copy of your COE to the Office of Veteran Affairs at BridgeValley.
• Apply for the WV National Guard assistance at www.apps.wv.gov/WVEEP/
• Apply for the Army Reserves at www.armyignited.army.mil 
  • **Please note WV Army National Guard soldiers must apply for Federal TA by going to: www.armyignited.army.mil.

Work-Study Program
Work-Study eligible students must be receiving VA Benefits and currently registered for classes required forms can be found at www.va.gov.

Program Awards

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