Military Students
At Montreat College, we care about our country’s servicemembers.
That is why we want to help you take the next step in the pursuit of your educational goals. Benefits for current and former service members and eligible dependents are available to help offset the cost of education.
Benefits offered:
- VA Benefits https://www.va.gov/education/
- Military Tuition Discount (School of Adult and Graduate Studies)
- Yellow Ribbon Program for Undergraduate Students (School of Arts and Sciences)
Veterans and Eligible Dependents
The VA School Certifying Official (SCO), located in the Registrar’s Office, works with the Veterans Administration (VA) to administer the education benefit programs to veterans, eligible dependents of veterans, and servicemembers. The SCO certifies enrollment, based on number of credits, length of courses, and type of courses (residential or distance learning). The certification is then sent to the VA for payment.
Details on the certification process can be found on the VA Benefits page.
Contact
For questions about using veterans’ education benefits, please contact the Montreat College certifying official:
Joi Kelley
VA SCO
Main Campus (Montreat, NC), Gaither Hall, Room 5
VA@montreat.edu
828.307.3732
Additional Financial Information
Traditional Undergraduate
Adult Undergraduate
Graduate
Additional Resources
- Thrive Center for Learning, Calling, and Career – Academic Support and Career Counseling
- Disability Services
- Registrar’s Office
Outside Resources (Area-based)
Policy
Eligibility
Montreat College provides a 20% tuition discount to eligible degree-seeking students enrolled through the School of Adult and Graduate Studies.
The discount is available to:
- Active-duty service members, retired service members, or honorably discharged veterans
- Qualifying spouses and dependents of active-duty, retired, or honorably discharged service members
Required Documentation
Students must provide the documentation applicable to their eligibility category:
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Active-Duty Service Members: A current Statement of Service issued by the student’s command or current active-duty orders.
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Retired Students Using VA Education Benefits: A current VA Certificate of Eligibility and a signed Veteran’s Education Benefit Agreement.
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Retired or Honorably Discharged Service Members: A copy of the student’s DD214 showing honorable discharge.
Qualifying Spouses and Dependents
In addition to the above documentation, students must submit:
- Spouse status – FAFSA or prior year’s taxes showing marital status
- Dependency (undergraduate students only) – FAFSA or prior year’s taxes showing dependency status
Application and Renewal
- Application is made using the Montreat College Online Tuition Form
- The discount is not applied retroactively to completed academic years. Students may be required to reconfirm eligibility or provide updated documentation for subsequent academic years.