SOWELA is honored to serve a large veteran and military service member student population.
SOWELA has a Veterans Success Center which is located in the Charleston building. The center is designed with an environment conducive to student success in order to provide a seamless transition from the military to college. The center provides a community atmosphere for student veterans at the college and is a great place to relax or get some needed study time in a quiet setting with computers available. Veterans Center staff can help students navigate veterans benefits, SOWELA resources, and guide veterans through the enrollment process.
Quick Links
SOWELA Veterans Information Regarding COVID-19 (PDF)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (opens new window)
Education Benefit Programs (PDF)
Login to E-Benefits (opens new window)
WAVE for Students to Verify Attendance (opens new window)
SOWELA VA Enrollment Verification Form
College Score Card (opens new window)
College Navigator (opens new window)
Joint Service Transcript (opens new window)
Airforce Transcript Request (PDF)
VA Education Payment Rates
Benefits Comparison Tool (opens new window)
Department of Defense Postsecondary Education Complaint System (opens new window)
Each semester a “Veterans only” new student orientation is offered for new students enrolling at SOWELA. In addition, the college offers a Veterans priority registration that opens prior to the regular student registration. If you are a new student and need more information regarding the dates and times of these events, please check in with Ms. Rebecca Amy, SOWELA Veterans School Certifying Official. Ms. Amy can be reached by email at rebecca.amy@sowela.edu.
Questions and Answers about Veterans Benefits |
How do I apply for my Educational Veterans Benefits? |
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What type of information do I need to apply for Veterans Benefits? |
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How do I contact VA if I have any questions? |
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What are the different types of benefits that I can apply for? |
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Do I need to bring anything to SOWELA after I apply for my benefit? |
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How do I receive my monthly benefits? |
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Are all programs offered at SOWELA eligible for VA Benefits? |
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When will enrollment be sent to VA for processing? |
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How long will it take to start receiving my benefits after my enrollment has been sent to VA? |
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Do I have to call and verify my enrollment at the end of the month? |
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What does National Guard Tuition Exemption cover? |
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Are all the programs offered at SOWELA eligible for National Guard Tuition Exemption? |
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Can I take online classes and receive my VA benefit? |
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Can I receive any other financial aid while receiving my VA benefit? |
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If you have any other questions, please come by the Enrollment Services One Stop Center for assistance. |