In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e}, York Technical College will NOT take the following actions toward students using U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs {VA} Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33} or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
Students can send documentation to vabenefits@yorktech.edu.
The Certification Request Form must be completed every semester when registration is finalized.
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York Technical College is approved by the South Carolina Commission of Higher Education for the training of eligible veterans, children and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans. York Technical College processes benefits for the following programs:
Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill®
Chapter 31 - Disabled Veterans (Vocational Rehab)
Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill®
Chapter 35 - Dependents and Survivors’ Benefits
Chapter 1606 - Reservists and National Guard Benefits
SC Free Tuition - Vet Dependents
The South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program (SCNG CAP) offers financial assistance to members of the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard by providing incentives for enlisting or remaining for a specified time. SCNG CAP is administered by the Commission on Higher Education along with the South Carolina National Guard. Army National Guard SCNG CAP recipients may receive up to a maximum of $5,500 enrolled in a two-year or four-year program at eligible SC Institutions per academic year. Air National Guard SCNG CAP recipients may receive up to a maximum of $11,000 per academic year if enrolled in a two-year program at two-year or four-year eligible SC Institutions OR a maximum of $5,500 at eligible SC four-year Institutions per academic year. These SCNG CAP benefits can be awarded up to the cost of attendance as defined by Title IV regulation. However, the benefit maximum per award year will be reduced if, in combination with other financial aid, the cumulative total of all aid received exceeds the cost of attendance.
For eligibility requirements and questions, please contact the State of South Carolina, Office of Veterans Affairs at (803) 647-2434.
The Department of Veterans Affairs determines the eligibility for benefits. If you have any questions about your benefit eligibility, please call the VA Regional Office at (888) 442-4551.
GI Bill® 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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.