Veteran Benefits

General Info
Veteran education benefits are administered through the Financial Aid Office.  The VA Certifying Official is available to serve the needs of veteran students and eligible dependents.  VA benefit programs change frequently, so we hope you will seek the advice of our VA Certifying Official when applying for your benefits.

Our VA Certifying Official for all campuses is Yolanda Silva. You can contact Yolanda at (970) 339-6680 or yolanda.silva@aims.edu if you have questions regarding your education benefits. Note: Students requesting VA education benefits for Aviation Technology certificates, flight training only, should contact Barb Soleta at (970) 339-6472 or barb.soleta@aims.edu.

Responsibilities
The Aims Community College VA Certifying Official is responsible for letting the VA know if a student is registered for classes and will closely monitor each veteran student’s academic program and enrollment status.  Each semester the VA Certifying Official will certify your enrollment to VA. Your monthly payment rate is based upon course beginning and ending dates and number of credit hours for which you are certified.  In general, to have your enrollment certified to VA you must:

1. Apply for admissions to the college: Apply Now!
   
   
2. Be seeking a degree or certificate program approved for VA education benefits;
   
   
3. Register only for courses which are required for completion of your degree or certificate
   program (remedial and some pre-requisite courses are also eligible for benefits);
   
   
4. Complete and submit a VA Benefit Enrollment Certification Request form each semester to the Aims Community College Financial Aid Office;
   
   
5. Notify the VA Certifying Official of any changes in your enrollment, program of study, address, etc.;
   
   
6. Submit academic transcripts from all previous education or training to the Aims Community College Admissions and Records Office for credit evaluation;
   
   
7. Maintain satisfactory academic progress.  This means it is expected that you complete all your coursework with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.  Failure to meet this requirement may cancel your VA education benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Benefits

Disclaimer
The Financial Aid Office has taken care to insure the accuracy and timeliness of the information contained in this publication. However, contents are subject to change without notice because of changing federal, state or institutional policies. All financial aid awards are contingent upon availability of funds and the student’s final eligibility determination.