Through your service, you've made our nation stronger and proven your commitment to our country.

We will provide you with the education you need to jump start your career in a high-demand field. With the lowest college tuition in the state and flexible scheduling, you can earn your degree quickly and for less.

Whether you’re looking to earn an associate degree, build up your credentials with certifications and certificates, or take a more affordable route to a bachelor’s degree, we are here for you, from interest to graduation.

We are excited to be a part of your educational experience!

If you were in the U.S. military, are currently serving, or if you are a spouse or dependent of someone who was or is in the military, you may be eligible for veterans' education benefits.

Below is information on the types of veterans' education benefits, how each benefit works, which benefits may apply to you, and how to access your benefits. You may only use one type of VA educational benefit at a time. Students who are not sure which benefit they may be eligible for, please contact your VMBS.

Find Local Military & Veteran Services Contact Info

Don't see a nearby Military & Veteran Services location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.

Drop In Office Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday
By Appointment on Fridays

812-330-6160
Bloomington-GIBill@ivytech.edu

Bloomington Campus
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404

Patt McCafferty
Director of Financial Aid/Veteran and Military Support Services

For returning students who have previously used their GI Bill benefits at Ivy Tech, please email bloomington-gibill@ivytech.edu as soon as you are registered in classes. We will review your enrollment and send the link to the Veteran Request for Certification Form to you. This form is required to be completed every semester you are enrolled and want to use your 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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

For more information contact:

Josephine Blockson
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-981-1111, ext. 7498

Josephine Anthony
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-392-3600, ext. 3281

For more information contact:

Josephine Blockson
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-981-1111, ext. 7498

Josephine Anthony
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-392-3600, ext. 3281

Anna Duron
Victoria Crippin-Lake

574-289-7001 ext 6939
southbendelkhart-va@ivytech.edu

South Bend Campus
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

Fax: 574-236-7177

Niki Hockenberry

260-480-4143
FortWayne-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Student Life Center, North Campus
3701 Dean Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

For more information contact:

Josephine Blockson
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-981-1111, ext. 7498

Josephine Anthony
lakecounty-veterans@ivytech.edu
219-392-3600, ext. 3281

Please contact Military & Veteran Services at our full-service campus located in Terre Haute.

Dr. Shederick Whipple

317-921-4300
HamiltonCounty-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Hamilton County Campus
300 N 17th Street Noblesville, IN 46060
Noblesville, IN 46060

Jason Rodriguez

317-916-7869
Indy-VA@ivytech.edu

Services available by appointment, virtual, or walk-in.

Please check in at the Express Enrollment Center

North Meridian Center
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-5752

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Lawrence Campus
9301 E. 59th St
Indianapolis, IN 46216

Second Wednesday of the month 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Last Tuesday of the month 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Rachel McHenry

765-252-5571
Kokomo-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Kokomo Campus
815 East Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901

Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

valparaiso-veterans@ivytech.edu

Valparaiso Campus
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Tammy Runyan
219-476-1001

Claudia Saenz
219-476-1002

Sara Certano

765-269-5118
Lafayette-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Lafayette Campus
3101 S. Creasy Ln.
Lafayette, IN 47905

Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Military & Veteran Services department.

Angie Stautberg

812-537-4010 ext. 5309
Lawrenceburg-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Lawrenceburg Campus
50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Rachel McHenry

765-252-5571
Kokomo-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Logansport Campus
1 Ivy Tech Dr.
Logansport, IN 46947

Julie Wade

812-265-2580 ext. 4148 or 800-403-2190 ext. 4148
Madison-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Madison Campus
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250

Sarah Fawcett

765-651-3100 ext. 3305
Marion-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Marion Campus
261 S Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953

Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

valparaiso-veterans@ivytech.edu

Michigan City Campus
3714 Franklin Street
Michigan City, IN 46360, IN 46360

Tammy Runyan
219-476-1001

Claudia Saenz
219-476-1002

Marybeth Pierce

765-289-2291 ext. 1235
Muncie-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Muncie Campus
125 South High St.
Muncie, IN 47305

Dean Auker

765-966-2656 ext. 1220
Richmond-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Richmond Campus
2357 Chester Blvd.
Richmond, IN 47374

Nate Bickel or Chris Morris

Sellersburg-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Pfau Hall
8204 Highway 311
Sellersburg, IN 47172

Anna Duron

574-289-7001x4432
southbendelkhart-finaid@ivytech.edu

South Bend Campus
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

Fax: 574-236-7177

Joe Williams

812-298-2468
TerreHaute-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Terre Haute Campus
8000 South Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Virtual On-Demand Service:
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Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

valparaiso-veterans@ivytech.edu

Valparaiso Campus
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Tammy Runyan
219-476-1001

Claudia Saenz
219-476-1002

Niki Hockenberry

260-480-4143
FortWayne-VeteransAffairs@ivytech.edu

Warsaw Satellite Location
2545 Silveus Crossing
Warsaw, IN 46582

How to use your VA Benefits at Ivy Tech

Be sure to meet with your academic advisor and follow your Degree Completion Tracker to ensure you are taking classes that are required for your program, to help lessen processing delays due to scheduling issues. Once you are enrolled in your required courses, navigate to your MyIvy and follow the steps below.

Log into MyIvy

  • Search “Veteran”
    • Select Veteran Benefit Request Form (add to your favorites)
    • Fill out required sections
    • Submit

When you complete and e-sign the document it is then routed to our office. Generally, we can have your enrollment processed to the VA, within a week. In peak enrollment time please give us up to 14 business days to get this sent to the VA.

If you have any questions please reach out to your VMBS.

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Enrollment

The VA pays for the time you are in classes and the rate of pursuit during that time period. Your rate of pursuit is based on the number of credits you are enrolled in during a given term and is expressed as a percentage of full-time status.

We understand this is a lot of information, please do not hesitate to ask about full time status before you are enrolled in classes – if you follow these helpful examples.

16 Week - Not Enrolled

8 Week 1 - 6 Credit Hours (Full-Time)

8 Week 2 - 6 Credit Hours (Full-Time)

VA Status - Full-Time

Full-Time

 

16 Week - 6 Credit Hours (1/2-Time)

8 Week 1 - 3 Credit Hours (1/2 -Time)

8 Week 2 - 4 Credit Hours (3/4-Time)

VA Status - Full-Time

Full-Time

 

16 Week - 4 Credit Hours (< 1/2 time)

8 Week 1 - 3 Credit Hours (1/2 Time)

8 Week 2 - 5 Credit Hours (3/4 Time)

VA Status - 3/4 Time

Full-Time

  • The VA will only pay for classes that go towards your major.  To verify, please see your academic advisor and consult your Degree Completion Tracker on your MyIvy.
  • You can remain as undecided for a maximum of two semesters and still receive your GI Bill®. After two semesters you must select a major or you will not be able to use your GI Bill®.
  • The VA will only pay for remedial classes if there is evidence of an academic need.  Remedial classes are non-college credit courses that start with a zero (0) like MATH 023, ENGL 083 or ENGL 093. The VA does not allow for benefits to be paid if not taken on campus.
  • When scheduling, adding, dropping, or switching classes, make sure you notify the VMBS to avoid overpayment or underpayment from the VA.
  • It is important to understand when you withdraw from the class, you must actually withdraw from the class via My Ivy or the Registrar’s office. 
    • Withdrawing, or failing to withdraw from the class will result in a W or FW and you will owe money to the college, as the VA will request a refund of tuition and fees from Ivy Tech.  This will also impact your GPA as well as your financial aid eligibility.
  • All monthly payments from the VA are prorated. 
    • Meaning, if your class starts or ends in the middle of the month, the VA will only pay you for the portion of the month you are attending class.

Financial aid full-time and VA benefit full-time are not the same. Having 12 credits for the entire term is full-time for Financial Aid, but not necessarily full-time for VA benefits. If you have questions please be sure to reach out to your VMBS.

If you are a student from another college and wish to use your VA benefits at Ivy Tech:

  • Your home college needs to send us a parent letter indicating the course(s) you are taking at Ivy Tech will transfer to your degree at your college.
    • If you are using CH33 benefits, you will not need to set up a payment plan to keep from being dropped for non-payment
    • If you are using CH31 benefits, you will need to receive permission from your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, as we will need to receive a Purchase Order so we can invoice the VA for your tuition and fees.

If you are a college and need to send a parent letter:

  • Send an email to statewide-ta@ivytech.edu.  For CH33 students, please be sure to include their percentage eligibility.

Military Tuition Assistance

  • MyCAA is a DoD Scholarship for spouses of Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard service members in select pay grades.
  • Provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance for licenses, certifications, national tests or associate degrees to pursue an occupation or career field.
  • Only tuition is covered, all other charges are your responsibility
  • To apply, please visit mycaa.militaryonesource.mil
  • Contact your VMBS for a copy of your degree plan to submit to your MyCAA Counselor
  • If you have specific questions regarding MyCAA, please contact your MyCAA Counselor
  • Students must set up an account prior to using TA: Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA)
  • Classes can be requested up to 45 days prior to the start of classes
  • TA provides up to $4,500 per fiscal year
  • Only tuition is covered, all other charges are your responsibility
  • Available to students on Active Duty and Reservists
  • Students must set up an account prior to using TA: ArmyIgnitED
  • As part of your account set up, you must upload a copy of your degree plan signed by a school official. Please contact your VMBS for assistance with this step
  • Classes can be requested up to 60 days prior to the start of classes
  • TA provides up to $4,500 per fiscal year for up to 16 credit hours per DoD fiscal year
  • Only tuition is covered, all other charges are your responsibility
  • Active, Reserve and National Guard may be eligible
  • Students must set up an account prior to using TA: Tuition Assistance
  • TA requests must be submitted for approval at least 14 days prior to the start of classes.
  • TA is capped at $3,750.00 per DoD fiscal year
  • Only tuition is covered, all other charges are your responsibility
  • Available to Active Duty and Reserve service members
  • You must submit a copy of your TA Authorization form to your VMBS
  • Students must set up an account prior to using TA: How Do I Apply for Tuition Assistance?
  • Classes can be requested up to 60 days prior to the start of classes
  • TA provides up to $4,500 per fiscal year
  • TA is authorized only for tuition charges in addition to lab, technology, and distance learning fees, not to exceed $250 per semester hour
  • TA Is limited to no more than 2 classes simultaneously
  • Available to students on Active Duty
  • You must submit a copy of your TA Authorization form to your VMBS 
  • Students must set up an account prior to using TA: Tuition Assistance / NCPACE
  • Classes can be requested up to 60 days prior to the start of classes
  • TA provides up to $4,500 per fiscal year
  • Only tuition is covered, all other charges are your responsibility
  • Students are limited to 18 credit hours per DoD fiscal year
  • Only available to Active Duty and Reservists on AD Orders
  • You must submit a copy of your TA Authorization form to your VMBS

If you are using Tuition Assistance (TA), be sure you have requested and been approved according to the chart below. Army, Air Force and MyCAA TA applicants be sure to select your home campus and not just Ivy Tech Community College, so we are able to invoice the military correctly.

Branch

TA Request Window Opens TA

Request Window Closes

Ivy Tech Needs Copy of Approval

Air Force

45 days prior to class start

7 days prior to class start

No

Army

60 days prior to class star

7 days prior to class start

No

Coast Guard

90 days prior to class start

14 days prior to class start

Yes

Marine Corps

60 days prior to class start

First day of class

Yes

Navy

120 days prior to class start

14 days prior to class start

Yes

Military Tuition Assistance is available to active duty servicemembers, but it is also available to Air Force Reserve, Army National Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, and Marine/Navy Reservists who are on AD orders for 180 days or more – check with your unit educational services if you think you may be eligible.

The basic process to request TA for all branches is as follows:

  • Set up an account with your respective service website (see links below).
  • Request TA on your service's website.
    • Tuition rates and term dates have been pre-populated for easier selection.
  • Once you receive a copy of your authorization, provide a copy to your VMBS for processing.
  • Ivy Tech will credit your student account for the pending funds and bill the military for your authorized tuition payments.

Upload your degree plan

  • You will need to first go to MyIvy
  • Under Tools & Resources, select Degree Completion Tracker.
  • Choose the Printer Friendly link to the right of the degree audit.
  • The audit will open in a new window. Choose Print from the File menu.
  • From the list of printers in the Print dialog, choose Microsoft Print to PDF.
  • Enter a filename and choose where you’d like to save the file, then click Save.
  • The PDF degree plan can then be uploaded into your TA account for Service Review.

Important information about your TA portal

  • Tuition rates are pre-loaded and if your actual tuition rate is lower, we will reduce the amount we invoice to reflect the actual tuition charges.
  • Class term dates for pre-loaded and you must select the term dates that match your course schedule.
  • It is recommended that you request TA for each class individually so that if any updates are required it will not impact other courses/TA approvals.
  • If you have a change in your enrolled classes, or the class term dates, contact your Ed Center to update your authorization.

What happens with my TA approval

  • Once you are approved for TA
    • We will place a hold on your account so you will not be dropped for non-payment
    • After the 100% refund period, we will credit your Ivy Tech account for the anticipated tuition payments
    • After the 60% completion date for the class, we will invoice the military for the actual tuition charges.

FAQ

  • What happens if I drop/withdraw, or do not complete a class?
    • If you earn less than a “C”, the military will recoup any tuition payments made on your behalf and is separate from your account with Ivy Tech.
    • If you drop with a 100% refund, we will not bill the Service and you will owe nothing.
    • If you withdraw from the class (earn a W), or stop attending (earn a FW), then we calculate the amount of tuition due based upon the days you attended. We invoice the military for that amount and any additional tuition due will become your responsibility and you may owe both the military and Ivy Tech for partial tuition payments.
    • TA approval is course specific and can only be used for courses that apply towards your declared degree program.
    • TA only covers the cost of your tuition – books, consumables, and all other fees must be covered using some other form of funding.
    • TA can be combined with GI Bill benefits; the rules vary based upon the benefit used so check with your VMBS for specific details.
    • If you withdraw from a class early, the military will only pay for the portion of the course you attended. Any additional tuition due will be charged to you on your Ivy Tech student account.
    • TA limitations are based upon the Federal Fiscal Year which runs from Oct 1 to Sept 30.

 

Apply for Benefits

    • Visit va.gov 
    • Scroll down to “How do I apply”
    • Pull down the “Find your education benefits form”
    • Answer the questions and then “apply now”
    • You have the option to apply without signing in, or you can create an account to log back in and track – if you have an ID.me account. It is highly recommended you sign in with this account as you may receive a quicker approval.
    • Answer all the questions – select which VA benefit for which you qualify.
    • When you choose Post 9/11 GI Bill ®, you are provided with an election date to relinquish any other benefits for which you may qualify.

    Please be aware that you may only use one type of VA Educational Benefit at a time. For instance, if a veteran has eligibility under both the Ch. 30 and Ch. 1606 programs, the veteran would have to choose which program they want to use.

    Students who are not sure which benefit they may be eligible for, please contact your VMBS.

  • Service Members 

    If you have at least 90 days active-duty time after 09/11/2001 (Not Counting Training) you may be eligible for CH 33.

    Dependents

    The service member would have had to transfer a portion of their GI Bill® benefits (transfer of benefits) to you while they were active duty.

    Enrollment and Verification

    • Complete the Veteran Enrollment Certification form (VREC)
      • Upon receipt of completed VREC, your account is coded to keep you from being dropped for non-payment or needing to set up a payment plan. If you are NOT 100% for Post 9/11 you are responsible for the remaining balance
    • If you are enrolled in any courses that have certification or licensing tests you must pay those fees. The VA has deemed them ineligible, but you may request reimbursement for a portion of the charges. Visit the Veterans' Administration website for more information. 
    • You are required to verify your attendance at the end of every month with the VA before your monthly housing allowance (MHA) is sent to you. Students who receive MHA/kicker payments will have their payments withheld if they fail to verify or report that they are no longer enrolled in their courses or training.
    • There are two ways to verify your attendance:
      • Via Text Message:
        • Opt in: Students with a U.S. mobile phone number can use text messages as a simple, quick option for verifying monthly enrollment. As your enrollment approaches, you will receive the following opt-in text: “Post-9/11 GI Bill ® housing and kicker payments now require monthly enrollment verification. Would you like to submit yours via text? Please reply YES or NO.” Reply “YES” to opt in. The text message link will expire 14 days after receipt, so please respond within that time frame.
        • Verify: After opting in, you can verify your enrollment every month simply by responding to the following text message from VA: “Did you remain enrolled in your courses in MONTH YEAR as certified? Please reply YES or NO. If you have dropped all your courses, you must reply "NO.” Reply “YES” to verify enrollment for the previous month.  If you don’t reply within 6 days, the conversation will expire and you will need to call the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) domestically or 001-918-781-5678 internationally to verify your enrollment.
        • NOTE:  When responding to opt-in or verification texts, it may take up to a day to receive a confirmation text in response.  Be assured that your response has been received.
      • Via Email:
        • If you opt out of text messages, can’t verify by text, or do not have a U.S. mobile phone number, you will be automatically enrolled in email verification at the email address on file with VA.
        • After being opted into email verification, you will receive an email with the subject line, “Confirmation: You’ve been enrolled into VA’s email verification!”
        • On the last day of each month, you will receive an email with the subject line, “Action Required: Verify Your Monthly Enrollment”. Select “Yes, my enrollment is the same” to verify your enrollment. After selecting your response, you will be taken to a confirmation page thanking you for verifying your monthly enrollment.
        • If you don’t select a response within 14 days, the links in your email will expire and you will need to call the ECC to verify your enrollment.
        • If your enrollment status has changed, select “No, my enrollment has changed.” Please contact your SCO to ensure your enrollment record with VA has been adjusted.
      • If you are unable to verify via text or email, you will need to contact the ECC at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) and ask a representative to verify your enrollment. NOTE: ECC wait times may be high due to the number of students verifying enrollment each month.

      • If you’re not sure if VA has your phone number and/or email on file, you can also contact the ECC to update your contact information and ensure you can verify via text or email.

        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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

  • Service Members 

    To qualify, you would have contributed $100 per month for the first 12 months of your contract or made a $1,200 bulk payment to your GI Bill®.

    How It Works

    • You are required to verify your attendance with the VA at the end of every month before your monthly stipend is sent to you.
      • Visit the VA website

      • Your File Number is your Social Security Number (SSN)

      • Use the last six digits of your SSN as your password if you are logging in for the first time
    • The monthly stipend the VA sends you is intended to help pay your tuition and may not cover your entire tuition amount. If your stipend does not cover all your tuition, you will need to have financial aid or set up a payment plan prior to the start of your classes. Visit the financial aid section of this webpage below to learn how to apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
    • If you are enrolled in any courses that have certification, or licensing, visit the VA website to request reimbursement for a portion of the charges.
  • This benefit is for Service members. Apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits. You will be contacted by the Voc Rehab office for review.

    Once we receive a purchase order (P.O.) from your VR&E counselor, we will code your account so you will receive any financial aid you are entitled to upon disbursement of aid.

  • This VA benefit is for Guard and Reserve members with NO active-duty time.

    How It Works

    • You are required to verify your attendance with the VA at the end of every month before your monthly stipend is sent to you.
      • Visit the VA website

      • Your File Number is your Social Security Number (SSN)

      • Use the last six digits of your SSN as your password if you are logging in for the first time
    • The monthly stipend the VA sends you is intended to help pay your tuition and may not cover your entire tuition amount. If your stipend does not cover all your tuition, you will need to have financial aid or set up a payment plan prior to the start of your classes. Visit the financial aid section of this webpage below to learn how to apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
    • If you are enrolled in any courses that have certification, or licensing, visit the VA website to request reimbursement for a portion of the charges.
  • This VA benefit is for the dependents of a Veteran that has a 100% permanent and total service related disability.

    How it Works

    • The monthly stipend the VA sends you is intended to help pay your tuition and may not cover your entire tuition amount. If your stipend does not cover all your tuition, you will need to have financial aid or set up a payment plan prior to the start of your classes. Visit the financial aid section of this webpage below to learn how to apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
    • If you are enrolled in any courses that have certification, or licensing, visit the VA website to request reimbursement for a portion of the charges.
    • If you are a child of a disabled Veteran who is also an Indiana resident, you may also qualify for Child of a Disabled Veteran state tuition waiver. Visit the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to learn more.
  • For dependents of a Veteran who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001, while serving in the Armed Forces, or was a member of the Selected Reserve who died from a service-connected disability.

Financial Aid

  • You can receive federal financial aid and VA benefits simultaneously. Apply for Financial Aid by filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

    Ivy Tech School Code: 009917

  • State Veteran Education Benefits and National Guard Supplemental Grant, Tuition and Fees

    Benefit

    Type of Payment

    Controlling Agency

    Child of a Disabled Veteran

    Tuition and fees

    Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs

    Purple Heart Recipient

    Tuition and fees

    Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs

    National Guard Supplemental Grant

    Tuition and fees

    Indiana Commission on Higher Ed Affairs

    More Indiana resources at in.gov/dva

  • Important things to consider if you withdraw from a class after the 100% refund period

    Financial Aid

    • Your SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) status is impacted, affecting future financial aid eligibility
    • You may owe Federal Aid back to the college, due to the college having to pay back Title IV funds

     

    VA benefits CH33

    • You will owe the college tuition, as the VA debts the college for unused tuition based off your last date of attendance

    • You may have a housing debt based off your last date of attendance

     

    All other VA chapters

    • You may incur a debt with the VA based off your last date of attendance

     

    Military Tuition Assistance

    • You may owe the school for tuition returned to the military for the portion of the course(s) you are no longer enrolled
    • Please see your local Education Office for possible impact to your future TA benefits

Courses and Transcripts

  • Discover how your military training transfers to Ivy Tech! View the Ivy Tech Military Crosswalk.

    Ivy Tech Community College offers Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for students with select qualifications and expertise. Learn more about earning credit for prior learning.

  • If you stopped attending your class(es) and received a Last Date of Attendance (LDA), which is ascertained from your professor, or IvyLearn activity, that date is reported to the VA. When the LDA is reported to the VA, we are also reporting what the tuition and fees would have been without that course. As a result of this change, the VA charges the college for tuition not used. Since the class was not dropped during the 100% refund period, the college is entitled to the tuition, which means you now owe the college.

    The VA can also create a debt on you for housing allowance that you collected while not attending your course(s). If you fail to call the VA and set up a payment plan. They will retain any future VA benefits from you until your debt is satisfied. You do have options though, you can call the VA Debt Management center (phone number is on the debt letter) and set up a payment plan or appeal the debt. If you had mitigating circumstances that kept you from attending the course(s), or from officially withdrawing, you can appeal the VA debt decision. The paperwork is included in the debt notification letter. You must provide documentation of the mitigating circumstance and complete the required paperwork. Be aware, even with an appeal you can still be held responsible for the debt unless you notify VA Debt Management that you are appealing the decision. If the VA approves the appeal, this is for the housing allowance only, you are still responsible for paying the college any balance owed.

    If you have questions or need additional assistance, see your VMBS!

    For questions regarding how the withdraw may impact your financial aid, be sure to follow up with your campus financial aid office. Even if you did not use any Title IV funds, your future financial aid eligibility is impacted.

  • The VA requires your official military and prior college (if applicable) transcripts to be on file with the school you are currently attending.

    To request your official military transcripts, please click on the appropriate link below and have your official transcript sent to Ivy Tech Community College.

    ARMY, COAST GUARD, MARINE CORPS, and NAVY

    AIR FORCE

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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill