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Warren Wilson College is an approved institution for veterans to attend and receive VA educational benefits through Chapters 35, 106, 30 and 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill) in all of our undergraduate programs. Our Master of Fine Arts is an approved program for Chapter 33; however, it is approved for tuition and fees only, and does not include housing benefits. The College does not participate in “Yellow Ribbon.”

If you, the veteran, have never received your VA educational benefits, you need to go on-line at www.gibill.va.gov to make application. Keep a copy of that application for yourself and make a copy for the Financial Aid Office at WWC. You will receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) confirming your eligibility for the benefits for which you applied. Also make a copy of your COE for the Financial Aid Office.

If you have received VA educational benefits at a previous college, you need to complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training on-line at www.gibill.va.gov. Keep a copy of that form for yourself and make a copy for the Financial Aid Office at WWC. You will receive a new Certificate of Eligibility (COE) confirming your remaining eligibility for the benefits for which you applied. Also make a copy of your COE for the Financial Aid Office.

Your eligibility for VA educational benefits will not affect your eligibility for Title IV aid (Pell Grant, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Work Study, Federal SEOG, etc.). So you are encouraged to complete the FAFSA. Your VA benefits MAY affect your eligibility for state aid depending upon the policies of your state of residency. Your VA benefits will, however, be taken into consideration when awarding WWC need-based aid. This means that your eligibility for institutional aid may be reduced due to your receiving Federal aid to cover your educational expenses.

Please contact your nearest Veterans' Administration office for counseling if you have questions about your eligibility for educational benefits. You may also go on-line or call 1-888-442-4551. If you go on-line and then into Benefits/Education, you will also find a link for e-mails.