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The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - is approved to provide training to students who have been determined eligible for the following benefit programs: Veterans Administration programs, Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits, the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) WIOA program, and others. Eligibility determination must be established by agencies outside the College. Eligible students are normally referred to the College by the appropriate program agency.
Veterans Assistance
This program assists eligible veterans and dependents of veterans by providing educational benefits through the Veterans Administration. Appropriate forms to be completed should be obtained from the Financial Aid Office/VA Certifying Official prior to enrollment. Veterans must submit transcripts/certificates of previous education/training from Colleges, technical or vocational schools, military, etc., to apply for benefits. Upon enrollment, veterans should present their DD214 form and/or their Notice of Eligibility, to the Financial Aid Office where paperwork will be processed and forwarded to the Veterans Administration. Veterans will receive their benefit checks directly from the Veterans Administration approximately six to eight weeks from their enrollment date.
If you are receiving benefits based on your status as a service person, veteran, or reservist you must verify your enrollment at the end of each month to receive benefits. Benefits are paid after each month of school is completed. Verification can be done beginning the last day of the month by using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave or by calling toll free at 1-877-823-2378 and using your touch tone phone. Both systems are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. If you are receiving VEAP or Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35), or Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), benefits are sent automatically each month.
Service-members, veterans, and dependents of veterans who are eligible beneficiaries of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits or other governmentally funded educational assistance, subject to the conditions and guidelines set forth in the Tennessee Code Annotated 49-7-104 as amended, may elect, upon formal application, to defer payment of required tuition and fees until the final day of the term for which the deferment has been requested. Application for the deferment must be made no later than 7 days before the beginning of the term, and the amount of the deferment shall not exceed the total monetary benefits to be received for the term. Students who have been granted deferments are expected to make timely payments on their outstanding tuition and fees balance once education benefits are being delivered, and eligibility for such deferment shall terminate if the student fails to abide by any applicable rule or regulation, or to act in good faith in making timely payments.
This notice is published pursuant to T.C.A. §49-7-104.
Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018
Public Law 115-407
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - adheres to Public Law 115-407 and does not have any active policies inconsistent with section 103 of the law. The college ensures efficient processing of benefits and successful transition for our veterans and family members in the following ways:
- Upon submission of a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or VA Form 28-1905, VA Certifying Official processes a student’s certification. Any additional documentation required for processing must be submitted.
- Students receiving VA educational benefits or VA Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits as well as financial aid are permitted to purchase necessary books and supplies prior to aid receipt.
- In the event a student is eligible and certified for payment, but DVA’s payment is significantly delayed, Accounts Receivable will remove a balance due hold to allow registration for subsequent semesters.
- No penalty is imposed on a student whose disbursement of benefits is delayed.
Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Human Services
The Tennessee Department of Vocational Rehabilitation provides funds for students who are physically or mentally impaired and can demonstrate that they may benefit from training. Eligibility should be established prior to enrollment.
Workforce Investment Act (WIOA)
Eligible students may receive federal assistance for books and supplies, transportation, and day care services. Students should be assessed and certified by the WIOA office prior to their enrollment.
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