Veterans Affairs
OCC Helps Veterans Receive Assistance
Ozark Christian College is approved for certification of students eligible to receive educational assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Contact the VA School Certifying Official, Lacey Branstine, at (417) 626-1206 or email at [email protected].
Eligibility and Benefits for Veterans
Below are chapters under which you may qualify. For details of eligibility, please see the GI Bill® website. To apply for education benefits or if you are a transfer student and need to change your school or program, go to Veteran’s Affairs website. To check the status of benefits, go to the eBenefits website.
- Chapter 30
Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty
- Chapter 31
Vocational Rehabilitation Program
- Chapter 32
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Chapter 33
Post 9/11 GI Bill®
- Chapter 35
Dependent or Spouse of 100% Disabled or Deceased Veterans (Service Connected)
- Chapter 1606
Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve/National GuardChapter 1607 - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP
85/15 Rule
The Code of Federal Regulations (38 CFR 21.4201) states VA shall not approve the enrollment of any VA-eligible person, not already enrolled, in any course for any period during which more than 85 percent of the students enrolled in the course are having all or part of their tuition, fees, or other charges paid to or for them by an Educational Institution or VA. Call or email the VA School Certifying Official, Lacey Branstine, for any questions.
Veteran’s Responsibilities
The Code of Federal Regulations (38 CFR 21.4201) states VA shall not approve the enrollment of any VA-eligible person, not already enrolled, in any course for any period during which more than 85 percent of the students enrolled in the course are having all or part of their tuition, fees, or other charges paid to or for them by an Educational Institution or VA. Call or email the VA School Certifying Official, Lacey Branstine, for any questions.