VA Educational Benefits Certification

The Office of Veteran’s Affairs at BCC provides students with academic counseling and educational benefit certification. To receive education benefits, you must be certified by one of our Veteran’s Certifying Officials. Your eligibility and benefit payments are based on the length and time of your service and the number of credits and length of the courses in which you are registered.

To be certified, submit all required documentation to The Office of Veteran’s Affairs at Bristol Community College. Your certification will be processed in a timely manner and sent electronically to the Veteran’s Office in Buffalo, NY. They will then determine your eligibility. This usually takes 6-8 weeks.

Students applying for Financial Aid should keep in mind that any education benefits you receive must be reported on your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. If you have specific questions please contact the Veteran’s Office in Buffalo, NY at 1-888-442-4551.

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Veterans' Educational Services Office Hours

Monday 8:30am-4:00pm

Tuesday 8:30am-6:00pm (closed at 4pm during school vacation weeks)

Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm

Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

Contact Information

Office of Veterans' Educational Services
Commonwealth College Center “G” Building

Room 200 for educational benefit questions and certifications

Room 211 for vocational counseling and job placement assistance

508-678-2811 x2227