51社区

Veteran Affairs and Tuition Assistance

51社区 is an 鈥榓pproved college鈥� by the State Approving Agency for Veterans; whereby, military service veterans, veterans who were disabled in service, and the dependents of disabled or deceased veterans (children, spouses, widows) may be eligible to receive VA education benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs.

All students seeking tuition assistance or veterans鈥� education benefits must be working toward completing a degree and should read the curriculum outline for their class objectives as only specific courses may be applied toward VA certification and graduation.

Steps to Receive VA Benefits at 51社区

• Apply for VA benefits online at 
• Compare all benefit chapters to decide which chapter is right for you.
• Bring your DD214 and Letter of Eligibility to the 51社区 Financial Aid/Veteran Affairs Representative.
• Register with 51社区 as early as possible to ensure your eligibility and timeliness of payments.
• If required for your chosen chapter benefits (namely, chapters 1606, 1607, and 30), make sure to certify your enrollment every month!   Call in and certify at 1-877 VA-ECERT (1-877-823-2378) or certify online at 
• Visit the UAC VA Academic Advisor often to ensure that you are staying on the correct degree plan.
• The monthly  paid to you is based on the type of training you take, the length of your service, your category, and if the DOD put extra money in your MGIB Fund (called "kickers"). You usually have 10 years to use your MGIB benefits, but the time limit can be less or more under certain circumstances. 
• Do not forget to request a copy of your military transcripts to submit to the college for possible college.
• If transferring from another college, or changing your major with 51社区, you must make these changes to your Veterans Online Application (VONAPP) as well.
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Other Helpful VA Information and Updates

Visit the GI Bill庐 Website:  

1-888-GIBILL-1 or 1-888-442-4551

Apply for benefits:  

eBenefits Access Your VA & DoDo Benefits 24-7  

GI Bill庐 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 website at 

Arkansas National Guard Tuition Assistance Program (NGTA)

Who is eligible for the NGTA program? All current National Guard Soldiers meet the following criteria:

• Arkansas resident
• Completed basic training
• Does not already hold a bachelor's - or higher - degree
• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an Arkansas public institution of higher education
• Not currently flagged for serious misconduct (such as AWOL, ASAP, etc.)

How do I get NGTA?

• Enroll in an Arkansas public institution of higher education
  • Must be considered to be in 鈥済ood standing鈥� by that institution
  • Complete FAFSA and YOUniversal (through ADHE website) applications
  • Let your school know you plan to use the NGTA and follow their policies
• Submit an application to Arkansas National Guard Education Services Office to verify eligibility
  •  Application is available online at

51社区 Military Waiver

51社区 offers a 50% tuition waiver for Active & Honorably Discharged Military Personnel and their dependents.

The UAC Military Waiver must be completed each semester. It is located on the Financial Aid Forms page of our website in the Financial Aid Tuition & Fee Waivers tab.

51社区 Veteran Representative Contact Information

Katy Garcia in the Financial Aid Office can answer any questions you may have concerning your VA benefits. She is located on the De Queen campus and can be reached by telephone at 870-584-4471 ext.1148 or by email at kgarcia@cccua.edu.