Central Georgia Technical College is proud to welcome members of the military and veterans. We honor your service and value the experiences and perspectives you bring to the classroom. Our goal is to assist adult learners, especially military and veteran students, to successfully earn a degree, diploma, or certification. We are committed to offering you our best in academic advising, transitional guidance, and opportunities to connect with other military and veteran students.
Apply for Benefits
Veterans and Dependents:
- Chapter 30 – Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
- Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation
- Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Chapter 35 – Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA)
- Chapter 1606 – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
- Chapter 1607 – Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
Active Duty Military and Spouses:
- Active Duty Air Force Tuition Assistance
- Active Duty Army Tuition Assistance
- MyCAA-Military Spouse Career Advancement
- AF Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AF COOL)
This important addition to the Air Force Virtual Education Center will help airmen navigate through the various civilian credentialing opportunities that are available for their control/duty AFSCs. AF COOL provides a one-stop for airmen to explore credentials recognized by the civilian community that can enhance airmen’s current performance in their AF job as well help prepare for civilian employment. Please review all the tabs as each has important information for successful completion of an AFSC-related credential.
Please note, CGTC cannot determine eligibility for VA benefits. Please contact the Department of Veteran Affairs for eligibility at www.gibill.va.gov .
You can apply for your educational benefits using eBenefits.va.gov . If you don’t have an eBenefits account, register today. In eBenefits, apply using the Veterans On-Line Application (VONAPP) to complete and submit your application. You may also submit a paper application. To do this, download and complete VA Form 22-1990, “Application for VA Education Benefits” and mail it to a VA Regional Processing Office. You can mail the form to the region of your home address or to the VA Regional Processing Office for the region of your school’s physical address, if you know what school you want to attend.
General Education Mobile (GEM)
GEM is an exciting partnership between the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and CGTC. GEM offers General Education courses to meet CCAF associate in applied science (AAS) degree requirements. Courses are offered in a distance learning format: anytime, anywhere. GEM reduces the CCAF educational impact of deployments, PCS, and family commitments.
Prior Learning Assessment
Find out how to receive college credit for your military training and experience through the Prior Learning Assessment.
Student Veterans Organization
The CGTC Student Veterans of America organization is open to any CGTC active student or graduate who is a US military veteran, reservist, National Guard, or active duty service member.
• Learn about the CGTC Student Veterans of America
• Join the CGTC Student Veterans of America
Email completed applications to vets@centralgatech.edu.
To use your VA educational benefits please submit your Certificate of Eligibility along with other required documentation to one of the VA Certifying Officials below. The semester verification form is to be submitted each semester before your hours can be certified to VA.
Staff
Angel Watts
VA Certifying Official
amwatts@centralgatech.edu
478-218-3392
National Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255