Veterans Educational Benefits
Contact Holmes CC’s VA Certifying Officials
- Crystal Southern, 662-472-9028, csouthern@holmescc.edu, Chapters 30, 33, 35, 1606
- Stephanie Thrasher, 662-472-9027, sthrasher@holmescc.edu, Chapters 30, 33, 35, 1606
- Kala Evans, 662-472-9037, kalaevans@holmescc.edu, SEAP and ArmyIgnitED
- Simonee Miller, 662-472-9144, similler@holmescc.edu, Academic Counselor
- Joy Kellum, 601-605-3307, jkellum@holmescc.edu, VR&E (Chapter 31)
- VA Benefits, vabenefits@holmescc.edu
Montgomery GI Bill® (Veterans Benefits)
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty Educational Assistance program (Chapter 30), the Montgomery GI Bill®-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607), the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) and the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35).
First time applicants need to complete and submit the VA Form 22-1990. Students transferring to Holmes from another college must submit a VA FORM 22-1995.
VA Forms:
Instructions for using your VA Education Benefits at Holmes CC
Verification of Enrollment for VA Educational Benefits Request Form
VA Form 1990 (Application for VA Benefits
VA Form 1995 (all except Dependents)
VA Form 5495 (Dependents only)
VR&E Application
Chapter 33 Transfer of Benefits – Service members enrolled in the Post 9/11 GI Bill® program are able to transfer unused educational benefits to their spouse and/or dependents. The family member must complete the 22-1990, and the service member must complete their portion of the transfer at https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/. Additional information can be found at https://www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/ .
Chapter 35-The Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.
VR&E– The VA determines the eligibility of service people who need vocational rehabilitation to overcome impairment to their ability to prepare for employment. For additional information contact Jackson VA Regional Benefit Office at 601-364-7191
ArmyIgnitED Tuition Assistance – must be approved by Service member’s Educational Service Officer (ESO) prior to enrolling within the institution. Soldiers must input their TA requests as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days before the course start date. For additional information go to https://www.ng.ms.gov/gs/g1/edu/benefits and to apply go to https://www.armyignited.army.mil/student/public/welcome.
Steps to apply for ArmyIgnitED Tuition Assistance – Meet with Educational Service Officer (ESO) or counselor. Contact Kala Evans at kalaevans@holmescc.edu for additional steps required for TA. You will receive an email with all instructions and links to your portal and how to use your CAC card. You can also refer to the instructions here.
The Mississippi State Educational Assistance Program (SEAP) pays toward tuition to state and regionally-accredited institutions for soldiers who are not authorized for Federal Tuition Assistance. The amount per semester is determined by the SEAP Board before each state fiscal year based upon funds allotted by the state legislature. SEAP currently funds up to $5,000 per year (July 1-June 30) based on the availability of funding. For additional information visit https://www.ng.ms.gov/gs/g1/edu/benefits.
GI Bill® Comparison Tool is a tool that will help Post 9/11 GI Bill® users learn more about VA’s approved colleges. https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/.
Additional Information
VA Toll-Free Telephone Number 1.888.GI.BILL (1.888.442.4551), Monday-Friday (7 a.m.-5 p.m.)
GI Bill® website: https://www.va.gov/education/#get-gi-bill-and-other-educatio
If you’re using Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, you can verify your enrollment for school or training on VA.gov. If you’re using Montgomery GI Bill benefits, you can verify your enrollment on the WAVE website.
To verify enrollment visit: https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do or call 1.877.823.2378
Payment Rates: https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/
Career Tech Program Specific Fees Get from business office currently has 2024-25.
Estimated Cost of Attendance – https://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/col_info_popup.asp?ID=175810
Cohort Default Rate – Click the link, then enter Holmes OPE-ID 002408 and click search, then click on the name of the school in the last column to access the current default rate. https://nsldsfap.ed.gov/cdr-searchable-database/school/search
Personal Counseling Services available on campus.
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 U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
All Transcripts (including military) MUST be on File in Admissions and Records:
- Send all transcripts to Admissions and Records, PO Box 398, Goodman, MS 39079
- E-Script transcripts to articulation@holmescc.edu
- Community College of the Air Force – https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/
- Joint Services (Army, Navy, Marines) – https://jst.doded.mil/jst/
NOTE: 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.
Institution must permit 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.
Holmes Community College ensures that your educational institution will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.
For Additional Information:
Goodman Campus – Crystal Southern, 662-472-9028, csouthern@holmescc.edu
Goodman Campus – Stephanie Thrasher, 662-472-9027, sthrasher@holmescc.edu
Goodman Campus – Kala Evans, 662-472-9037, kalaevans@holmescc.edu
Ridgeland Campus – Joy Kellum, 601-605-3307, jkellum@holmescc.edu
