Veterans Affairs – General Information

Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program is administered by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.  Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program is also known as Alabama Disabled Veteran Dependent Scholarship Program or Alabama GI Bill^®. A student may be eligible to receive the Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship if the student is a dependent of a disabled Alabama Veteran. A student must apply with the State of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to determine eligibility. The State of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs will issue a Certificate of Eligibility to the education institution requested at the time of application. If a student changes their program of study or institution of choice they must complete a S-5 form and submit it to the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs for a new certificate.

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
P. O. Box 1509
Montgomery, AL 36102-1509.
Phone: 334-242-5077

For additional information please visit their website at: www.va.state.al.us then click on Scholarship Programs. You may also contact your the Veterans Service Office in your county to assist with your application. 

The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs determines eligibility and maintains veteran records in electronic format.

Contact Information:
Montgomery Regional Office: 1-800-827-1000
Muskogee Regional Office: 1-888-442-4551 - VA National Phone Center

VA's GI Bill® Web Site: https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/

US Department of Veterans Affairs Web Site: http://www.va.gov/

Ebenefits Website offers a one stop shop for the veteran's needs: www.ebenefits.va.gov

Tuition and Fees:

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is very affordable and cost effective.  To view the tuition and fee rates please click on the following link: 

Tuition and Fees 2021-2022

Program Costs:

To view the individual program costs for our technical programs, please click on the following link:

Estimated Program Costs

Cost of Attendance:

The cost of attendance to attend LBWCC includes tuition, fees, books, living expenses, miscellaneous and travel. An itemized list for each semester is listed below:

Fall 2021 - Summer 2022

Net Price Calculator

The net price calculator will give you an estimated cost of tuition, fees, books and housing to attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, click on the link above to complete the calculation.

The LBWCC student veteran must:

• Report any change in enrollment status to the LBWCC Veteran's Affairs Office.
• Coordinate their course enrollment with their respective Academic Advisor.

Application Process.

To apply for Chapter 30, 33, 35, 1606 or 1607 VA Benefits you should visit the eBenefits website.

Enrollment Certification will be completed by the VA Certifying Official as follows:

All Veteran's GI Bill^® Benefits will be certified by term. It is the student's responsibility to contact the VA Certifying Official and request certification at the beginning of each term. If a student fails to contact the VA Certifying Official at the beginning of each term, this will delay the processing of the students monthly check by the VA. If the student changes their enrollment, the student should notify the VA Certifying Official immediately so their enrollment status can be amended with the VA. The VA Certifying Official will check the enrollment status of each student monthly and report changes accordingly.

Withdrawing from a class or classes

If a student receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill^®  (Chapter 33)  benefits drops or withdraws from a class the student may be required to repay funds to VA and/or the school.  Please red the following refund policy for more information:

Return in Compliance with Federal Regulations Veterans Affairs Benefits Lurleen B. Wallace Community College shall comply with federal regulations relative to return of tuition and other institutional charges for all Tuition and Fee charges for all Veterans Affairs Benefits as required by law. This policy shall be used for a student who receives tuition payments from the Veterans Education Benefits Program. When a student withdraws or ceases attendance in a course before the end of the term, the VA requires the institution to repay the full amount of the tuition and fees paid to the institution on behalf of the student veteran. In this event, the student will incur a debt to the institution in the amount of the funds return to the VA. LBWCC will notify the student in writing informing them of the amount due to the school and why the amount is owed giving the student a day for the amount to be repaid. The student’s account will be placed on hold and the student will not be able to register or receive an official transcript until said amount is paid in full. If the student owes LBWCC funds and fails to pay by the demanded date, their record will be turned over to Williams & Fudge, Inc. for collection, then if not paid will be sent to SSS Recovery for further collections.

Monthly Enrollment Verification:

Student receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill^®  (Chapter 33) are now required to verify their monthly enrollment,  Links to resources to assist in verification are listed below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enrollment Verification PDF

Students received Chapter 1606 or Chapter 30 benefits must verify your enrollment each month at W.A.V.E.

College Scorecard - Use this website to view information gather by the Department of Education on each institution you are considering.

College Navigator -Use this website to view information gather by the Department of Education on each institution you are considering.

Paying for College - Use this website to find ways in paying for college.

Tuition Assistance (TA) DECIDE - Use this website to compare the costs of each institution you are considering

I am a veteran. How do I use my Federal Veteran's Educational Benefits at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College?

For specific instructions for the Montgomery GI Bill®, National Guard or Reserve Program, Chapter 35, Dependent of Disabled Veteran Program, or the Chapter 31, Disabled Veteran Educational Program, contact the LBWCC Financial Aid Office at the campus you plan to attend. Andalusia Campus at (334)881-2272 or email sburke@lbwcc.edu  – Greenville Campus or Luverne Center at (334) 881-2341 ext 2341 or email ndarden-ray@lbwcc.edu - MacArthur Campus at (334) 493-5338 or email rbozeman@lbwcc.edu. Log on to http://www.gibill.va.gov.

When can I apply for VA Benefits at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College?

As soon as you are admitted to LBWCC and have a copy of your semester class schedule and degree program outline or curriculum major approved by your Academic Advisor, report to the Financial Aid Office at the campus you are attending. Also, be sure to bring with your member four (4) copy of your DD 214 for active duty veterans, a NOBE for Reserve and National Guard applicants, a Letter of Authorization for Chapter 35 dependents or spouses of 100% disabled veterans, and a copy of your application for benefits or a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility. If you have additional questions contact the Andalusia Campus at (334)881-2272 or email sburke@lbwcc.edu – Greenville Campus or Luverne Center at (334) 881-2341 ext 2341 or email sburke@lbwcc.edu - MacArthur Campus at (334) 493-5338 or email rbozeman@lbwcc.edu.

I am a dependent spouse, son or daughter of a Disabled Veteran. Am I eligible for any Federal Veteran's Affairs Educational Programs?

You may be eligible for the Dependent's Educational Assistance Program, Chapter 35, for educational and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans. To be eligible for this VA Financial Aid Program, a veteran must meet one of the following:

• Veteran who dies of, or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of, a service-connected disability.
• Veteran with a permanent and total service-connected disability who dies from any cause.
• Serviceperson who is missing in action or is captured in the line-of-duty and is currently being held by a hostile force.
• Serviceperson who is currently being forcibly detained or interned in line-of-duty by a foreign government or power.

I have heard there is an Alabama GI Bill^® for dependents of an Alabama Veteran. I've also heard of an Alabama Disabled Veteran Dependent Scholarship Program. Are these the same or different programs?

These programs are the same program. The State of Alabama has an Alabama Disabled Veterans Dependents' Scholarship Program is the new name for the old Alabama GI Bill^®. This program consists of educational benefits for dependent children and/or a spouse of a disabled veteran who meet the State of Alabama criteria for the program.

The disabled veteran must contact his/her Alabama County Veteran's Affairs Official to see if they quality for the program. For additional information, contact the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs at P.O. Box 1509, Montgomery, AL 36102-1509. Phone: 334-242-5077. www.va.state.al.us, then select Scholarship Program or contact the Covington County VA Office at (334) 428-2687. If eligible the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs will issue a Certificate of Eligibility to you for the number of terms awarded. A copy of this certificate will be mailed to LBWCC.

I am a veteran who wants to take classes at LBWCC via Distance Learning or Independent Study and use my VA Educational Benefits to pay for my course work. Can I use my Montgomery GI Bill^® for this?

Yes, you can. However, you must meet all the regular requirements for admission to LBWCC and the degree program you wish to complete. Plus, you must complete all the VA required paperwork to be certified as a VA student at LBWCC. However, if you are receiving Post 9/11 Benefits a/k/a Chapter 33 Benefits, you are limited in the amount of Distance Learning (online) classes that you may take per semester and receive your monthly BAH. Contact the LBWCC Financial Aid Office at the campus you plan to attend. Andalusia Campus at (334)881-2272 or email sburke@lbwcc.edu – Greenville Campus or Luverne Center at (334) 881-2341 ext 2341​ or email sburke@lbwcc.edu - MacArthur Campus at (334) 493-5338 or email rbozeman@lbwcc.edu.

Can I return to school after withdrawing for military service where I left off?

Yes, In the event that a student can no longer attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College due to military service, it is the policy of LBWCC that servicemembers shall be readmitted with the
same academic status as he/she had when last attending or accepted admission to the College. An eligible servicemember qualifies if (a) the College is given notice of the
servicemember’s absence for service; (b) the cumulative length of absences from the College by reason of service does not exceed five years; (c) the servicemember gives notice of his/her
intent to return by the applicable time limit.

I am a Chapter 30 or Chapter 1606 student and have filled out all my paperwork for enrollment into the Montgomery GI Bill® through the LBWCC Veterans Affairs Office/Office of Financial Aid. I have a full schedule of classes, but have not been paid yet. What's wrong?

Has the 12 to 14 weeks time frame passed before funds are processed for a first time enrollee or returning student or transfer student? Wait your time out. If you think there is a problem or time is excessive call the Muskogee Regional Office to speak to a counselor at 1-888-442-4551.

Have your changed major, dropped or added classes or changed your address and failed to inform the LBWCC Veterans Affairs Office of these changes? If so, contact the LBWCC Veterans Affairs Office at the campus you plan to attend. Andalusia Campus at (334)881-2272 or email sburke@lbwcc.edu – Greenville Campus or Luverne Center at (334) 881-2341 ext 2341 or email sburke@lbwcc.edu - MacArthur Campus at (334) 493-5338 or email rbozeman@lbwcc.edu.

Have you completed your monthly enrollment certification with the VA Regional Office? All Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606 & 1607 recipients MUST SUBMIT MONTHLY verification of enrollment to the Atlanta VA Regional Office. Call on or after the last day of the month, 1-877-823-2378. Use the web to register, Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE), go to www.gibill.va.gov/ and click on WAVE.

I want to apply for the DOD Tuition Assistance (TA) Program. Who at LBWCC processes the TA program? How do I get the appropriate services TA application?

Service members must file for the Tuition Assistance at ArmyIgnited. A completed TA form is processed at the Business Office. Phone: (334) 493-5342 and email bbanderson@lbwcc.edu..

I am a member of the Army National Guard or Air Guard and have an ANGEAP form. Where do I send it?

Send all ANGEAP forms to the LBWCC Veterans Affairs Office at the campus you plan to attend. However, most students attending LBWCC and received GI Bill® Benefits do not qualify for ANGEAP due to the low cost of tuition and fees. Andalusia Campus, PO Box 1418, Andalusia, AL 36420, Greenville Campus and Luverne Center, 750 Greenville By-{ass, Greenville, AL 36037 or MacArthur Campus and Luverne Center at PO Box 910, Opp, AL 36467 or visit the office.

How do I apply for Chapter 1607 (REAP) Education Benefits?

Visit www.gibill.va.gov for information or contact the LBWCC VA Office at or contact the LBWCC Financial Aid Office at the campus you plan to attend. Andalusia Campus at (334)881-2272 or email sburke@lbwcc.edu– Greenville Campus or Luverne Center at (334) 881-2341 ext 2341 or email sburke@lbwcc.edu - MacArthur Campus at (334) 493-5338 or email rbozeman@lbwcc.edu.

What is the Post 9/11 GI Bill®?

To learn more go to www.gibill.va.gov for the most current information about the program. Post 9/11 GI Bill® is also called Chapter 33.

I want to transfer my Post 9/11 GI Bill® Educational benefits to my spouse or children. How do I do this?

To learn more about this Department of Defense (DOD) program go to www.gibill.va.gov.

How do I know which benefit is best for me?

To learn more go to www.gibill.va.gov for the most current information about the program all available programs.

I want to transfer from the Montgomery GI Bill® or Montgomery GI Bill®-Selective Reserves to the new Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Chapter 33?

To learn more go to www.gibill.va.gov

To apply for the ANGEAP program, you must complete the top section of the the ANGEAP application form and turn it into the VA Certifying Official at the campus you are planning to attend.  The VA Certifying Official will complete the bottom section and send it to the Alabama Education Service office and Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) for processing. 

Student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid before the ANGEAP form can be submitted for processing by the VA Certifying Official.

If the ANGEAP form is approved by the AL-ESO and ACHE prior to tuition and fees being due, student will be required to pay the tuition and fee charges by the deadline and will be reimbursed any amount approved once the approval is received. 

Students in the National Guard, Reserves or Active Duty components of the Armed Services may be eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance.  Before obtaining TA, Soldiers must contact their Education Services Specialist/Officer (ESO) or visit an Education Service Center to declare an educational goal and create an educational plan.  

Each service component has a different process for application, so discussing your plan with your ESO is imperative to ensure the process is completed correctly.  Once the application is approved, a copy of the approved FTA must be provided to the business office by the student to be applied to the student's account.  It is the student's responsibility to complete the process before classes begin to avoid the responsibility to pay their tuition up front and be reimbursed, if approved.  The FTA only covers tuition costs and the student is responsible for the applicable fees.