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Veterans Educational Services (VA)

The Georgia Piedmont Technical College Office of Special Services assists armed services veterans and other students eligible for veterans’ benefits through the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

VA students must complete a Veterans Data Sheet available in the Special Services/Veteran Center office along with any required documentation including, but not limited to a DD214, COE (Certificate of Eligibility), etc., with the Veteran Support Liaison.

VA students receiving benefits from Chapter 35, Chapter 30, or Chapter 1606 should be prepared to sustain initial costs, if not receiving other financial aid assistance since benefits are sent directly to the student and may not begin for several weeks after enrollment.

Once a VA student enrolls, he/she must submit a copy of their registration invoice to the Veteran Support Liaison. Students must adhere to taking courses within their program of study as indicated on their VA form. VA students are required to report changes in program of study, course load, withdrawals or interruptions in attendance to the Veteran Support Liaison to minimize personal liability from over-payment of benefits.

Veterans are encouraged to contact Nathan Gholston, Veteran Support Liaison, 404-297-9522, extension 1154, gholstonn@gptc.edu, Room A170, DeKalb Campus, to help facilitate the benefits process.