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The Veteran’s Advisor Office assists veterans , reservists, dependents and VA chapter 31 students with eligibility questions. Our office serves as a liaison between Bellevue College and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Contacting Us Please contact our Veterans Office Advisor by calling (425) 564-2220, or by visiting the Veterans Coordinator's Office on the first floor of the Student Services Building in Building "B" (B123A). Activating Benefits A representative is available to assist veterans and activate all veterans' educational benefits. A complete description of the educational benefits available to veterans (and their dependents, if applicable) can be obtained through the Department of Veterans Affairs website at www.gibill.va.gov/ When initially applying for educational benefits, it is necessary to provide a certified copy of the veteran's DD-214 member 4 copy to the Veterans' Office. The county can certify the DD-214 at no cost. Educational benefits are also available to eligible members of the National Guard or Selected Reserves who currently have a commitment of 6 years (or greater). A notice of Basic Eligibility (or NOBE) needs to be requested from your unit and brought to the Veterans' Advisors Office to start the application process. If you have any eligibility questions, call a local Reserve or National Guard Unit or call the VA toll free at (800) 827-1000. Read the Veterans’ Administration Standards and Requirements Tuition Assistance: Tuition Assistance forms need to be signed by all parties and given to the Veterans' Advisor before the beginning of the quarter. Veterans Discount Our college offers reduced tuition to those veterans who served in Southeast or Southwest Asia. It is necessary to provide a certified copy of your DD-214 Member 4 copy to the Veterans' advisor. Continuing education classes are not covered under veterans' discount. Military Withdrawal Please contact our office if you are called for duty during a quarter in which you are taking classes. You will need to present your orders to our office so we can assist you with the military withdrawal process. Read more information on Military Withdrawal in the college Withdrawal page. US Department of Veterans Affairs You may also contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at the following:
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