Veterans Benefits
GI Bill®
Education Benefits
Since 1944, the GI Bill® has helped qualifying veterans and their family members cover the costs of school or training. TCR is approved to certify enrollment for veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible dependents using VA education benefits.
What You'll Need
Main Items Required for TCR
To use VA education benefits at TCR, you'll need to provide your DD-214 and a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA. The COE confirms your benefits and entitlement; bring it to the Financial Aid Office on or before your first day of class.
Overview
Using GI Bill® Benefits at TCR
GI Bill® benefits help you pay for college, graduate school, and training programs. Qualifying veterans and their family members can use these benefits at TCR to cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, and, depending on the chapter of benefits, receive a monthly housing allowance. TCR's career and technical certificate programs are approved for VA education benefits.
Approved Programs
Programs Eligible Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®
The following TCR programs are approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill® education benefits. Click any program to view full details: schedule, cost breakdown, and admissions requirements.
- Advanced EMT (AEMT)
- Architectural CADD & Design
- Automotive Service Technician
- Barbering
- Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
- Cosmetology
- Cyber Technician
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Esthetician
- Law Enforcement Academy
- Maintenance & Light Repair
- Mechanical CADD & Design
- Medical Assistant
- Nail Technician
- Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Patient Care Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Surgical Technologist
- Veterinary Assistant
If your benefits fall under a different chapter (e.g. Chapter 30, Chapter 35) or you don't see your program listed, contact the Financial Aid Office at 970-874-7671 to confirm eligibility.
Coverage
Benefits Accepted at TCR
TCR is approved to certify enrollment for the following VA education benefit programs.
Post-9/11 GI Bill®
Service members who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, and their eligible dependents.
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E)
Veterans with service-connected disabilities seeking education, training, and employment support.
TCR’s Commitment
Protections While VA Payment Is Pending
In accordance with Section 103 of Public Law 115-407 (the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018) and Title 38 US Code 3679(e), TCR provides the following protections to students using Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®) or Chapter 31 (VR&E) benefits while payment is pending from the VA.
While your VA payment is processing, TCR will:
- Allow enrollment to begin without holding up your start date
- Waive late penalty fees while VA payment is pending
- Not require you to find alternative or additional funding
- Grant full access to classes, instructional resources, and campus facilities
Process
Certifying Your Benefits at TCR
Once you’ve received your Certificate of Eligibility from the VA, follow these three steps to have TCR certify your enrollment for the term.
Submit your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
Provide your COE to the Financial Aid Office on or before the first day of class. This document confirms which chapter of benefits you qualify for and the amount remaining on your entitlement.
Submit a written request for certification
Notify TCR in writing that you intend to use VA education benefits for the term. The Financial Aid Office will work with the VA to certify your enrollment.
Provide any additional documentation
You may be asked for proof of program enrollment, course schedule confirmation, or other information necessary to properly certify your benefits.
Resources
Helpful Links
Official VA resources for applying, comparing schools, and managing your education benefits, plus state-level support for Colorado veterans.
VA Education Benefits
The official VA site to apply for benefits, check your status, and manage your entitlement.
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
Compare schools, estimate housing allowance, and project tuition and fee coverage at TCR.
eBenefits Portal
Manage your VA benefits, request a Certificate of Eligibility, and submit forms online.
Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs
State-level support for Colorado veterans, including state aid programs that may supplement federal GI Bill® benefits.
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 benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Ready to enroll with VA benefits?
Apply for your GI Bill® benefits through the VA, then contact TCR's Financial Aid Office to start the certification process.