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Veterans Benefits

Allegheny College offers education benefits for veterans, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and Montgomery GI Bill®. The College also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program to help cover tuition costs.

VA Education Programs Allegheny College Administers

Forever GI Bill®, formerly Post-9/11 GI Bill® (chapter 33)

If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for this VA-administered program.

Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill® to Spouse and Dependents (chapter 33)

The transferability option under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® allows Service-members to transfer all or some unused benefits to their spouse or dependent children. The request to transfer unused GI Bill® benefits to eligible dependents must be completed as an active member of the Armed Forces. The Department of Defense (DoD) determines whether or not you can transfer benefits to your family. Once the DoD approves benefits for transfer, the new beneficiaries apply for them at VA.

See Allegheny College’s VA Benefit policy (PDF)

Allegheny College is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program

Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD, chapter 30)

The MGIB-AD program provides education benefits to Veterans and Service-members who have at least two years of active duty. Eligible Service-members may receive up to 36 months of education benefits. The monthly benefit paid to you is based on the type of training you take, length of your service, your category, any college fund eligibility, and if you contributed to the $600 buy-up program. You usually have 10 years to use your MGIB benefits, but the time limit can be fewer or more years depending on the situation.

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Program

Current Policy at Allegheny College

It is the policy of Allegheny College to reward students receiving ROTC Scholarships as generously as possible. ROTC scholarships are not counted as Estimated Financial Assistance in the calculation of demonstrated need for Federal and State grants. Allegheny College will not impose any penalty to a covered student (including late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries or other institutional facilities) due to a delayed payment from the Department of Treasury. Additionally, Allegheny College will not require a ROTC cadet to borrow funds because of the individual’s inability to meet their financial obligations due to a delayed ROTC disbursement.

Once a student has been awarded a ROTC scholarship, the student is also able to keep his/her merit award up to the Cost of Attendance. If a ROTC student previously received an institutional need-based grant, notably the Allegheny Grant, and it puts the student in a financial aid overage after the ROTC Scholarship is awarded, then the institutional award will be reduced so the total award does not exceed the Cost of Attendance. A student receiving a ROTC scholarship may still be eligible for federal work study or campus employment and federal student loans.

Cadet will select enrolled courses each semester through the ArmyIgnite portal. Allegheny will then certify enrollment and participation and will receive funds directly from the Department of Treasury for your tuition and fees charges.

This policy applies to ROTC students who matriculated during or following the Fall 2023 semester. See the ROTC policy for students who matriculated prior to fall 2023.

Useful Veterans Links

GI Bill Pennsylvania Department of Education GoArmy Education and Training Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)FSA ID Information GI Bill Comparison Tool-Allegheny College Military Scholarships and Grants (PDF)

Certification Forms Required for VA Education Benefits

Allegheny College is approved to process veteran’s educational benefits. The Office of Financial Aid has responsibility for certifying the enrollment of veterans and other eligible dependents of veterans. Inquiries regarding eligibility for benefits, application procedures and receipt of benefits may be directed to this office.

Students who are receiving educational benefits should notify the Office of Financial Aid of any changes in their student status. The College is required to report changes in enrollment status to the Veteran’s Administration. The Veteran’s Administration will also be notified when a student is suspended, dismissed or does not meet the academic progress requirements after serving a probationary period of two semesters.

VA Certificate of Entitlement Change of Program or Place of Training Allegheny College Certification Request (PDF)

Contact

If you have any questions regarding your benefits, your eligibility, or the status of your benefits please call, email, or come by the Financial Aid Office located in the 454 House.

Point of Contact
Erin Pangborn
School Certifying Official

Email
epangborn@allegheny.edu

Phone
800-835-7780