The following is Cuyahoga Community College policy, developed in accordance with the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) - Education Policy Manual Section 103, PL 115-407, regarding student veteran status while awaiting VA Tuition and Fee Payments. Those effected are those student veterans using CH 33 of the GI Bill® (Post 9-11 GI Bill®), or CH 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation Benefit).

The College will NOT:

• Penalize the student while waiting for the VA to make tuition and fee payments
• Deny a student access to classrooms, libraries or other institutional facilities
• Make the student borrow money to cover the cost while waiting for payment
• Charge a student a late fee or penalty

The period of coverage begins when the student provides the school with a COE or a Statement of Benefit:

• The College can require the student to submit the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Statement of Benefits no later than the first day of the program.
• The College can also require the student to submit a written request to use benefits or other necessary certifications.

The period of coverage ends when the VA makes payment or 90 days after the date school certifies tuition and fees.