Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 – Section 103
In accordance with Sec. 103 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018:
Massasoit Community College permits any covered individual* to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 31 or 33 (a certificate of eligibility can also include a statement of benefits obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website, eBenefits, or a VAF 28‐1905 form for Chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:
- The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution.
- 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.
*A covered individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post‐9/11 GI Bill® benefits.
Massasoit Community College does not penalize Chapter 31 or 33 students if/when the VA is late making payments. Massasoit Community College does not have any policies in place that would do any of the following while waiting for VA payments:
- Prevent enrollment
- Assess a late penalty fee
- Require alternative or additional sources of funding
- Deny access to school resources
In order to prevent outstanding student accounts, Chapter 31 or 33 students must:
- Submit a COE or Statement of Benefits by the first day of classes
- Submit a written request to be certified
- Provide any additional information needed for certification
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 US government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.