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Active-duty personnel may qualify for assistance through tuition assistance (TA) programs as well as Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. Find service specific TA information:

  • US Army
  • US Air Force
  • US Navy
  • US Marine Corps
  • US Coast Guard
    1. Apply for admission to Tyler.
    2. Students may also apply for Federal Aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Tyler's school code is 004004.
    3. Meet with an advisor in the Advising Center, and visit the Admissions and Records Office. Bring the following items:
      • Current Military Orders
      • Proof of residency (item of mail with name and local address if residing off-base)
      • Military ID Card
    4. Have your military and transfer credit evaluated.
      • Request / download a copy of your military transcript
        • United States Air Force, request your military transcript through the Air Force Transcript Portal.
        • All other branches of service, complete the Joint Services Transcript Request.
      • Request official college/university transcripts be sent to:
        • Brightpoint Community College
          Admissions and Records
          Moyar Hall, Room M101
          13101 Jefferson Davis Highway
          Chester, Virginia 23831
      • Use the Credit 2 Careers Portal to explore the possibility of earning credit for prior learning.
    5. Attend an orientation session. Visit the orientation page for information about upcoming sessions, or to access our fully online orientation. 
    6. Select your classes and register in the Student Information System in myBrightpoint.
    7. Pay your tuition and fees by the deadlines listed. If you do not pay all tuition and fees by the appropriate date, you may lose some or all of your classes, referred to as having your classes “dropped.” 


    Chapters 30, 1606, and 1607 ONLY: verify your enrollment monthly at W.A.V.E. or 877-838-2278.

    You must inform your Brightpoint MVEO Veterans Counselor (Certifying Official) if you:

    • Change your enrollment in any manner (drop/add/withdraw)
    • Change your major

    Failure to do this may result in under payment or over payment of benefits, which will cause a debt to Brightpoint and/or the VA.

  • Each semester, you must inform the MVEO that you are enrolled in classes and you want to use your VA Educational Benefit(s).

    1. Meet with your academic advisor.
    2. Students may also apply for federal aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Tyler's school code is 004004.
    3. Select your classes and register through the Student Information System (SIS) in myBrightpoint. Remember, the VA only pays for classes that apply to your program of study. 
    4. Get your classes “Certified” to activate your benefits.  There are two ways to do this:
      • Meet with a MVEO Counselor.
      • Or, request certification through the Enrollment Certification Request Form.  To access the form, log in to myBrightpoint. (link opens in new tab) Click on the “SIS” tile.  In SIS, click on “Student Records eForms.”   On the left, click the tab for “Military Benefit Certify eForm.”  Fill out the information to the best of your knowledge.  If you would like to save your progress and come back later, click “Save.”  If you are finished, click the “Submit”  button.  If there are any issues with your form, an error message will pop up when you click “Submit.”  You must correct all errors.  Your classes will not be certified until  your form is successfully completed.
    5. Pay any tuition and fees not covered (paid for) through VA benefits or financial aid by the payment deadline listed. 


    VMSDEP (War Orphan) recipients should bring a copy of their approval letter to the Financial Services Office prior to each term.

    Chapters 30, 1606, and 1607 only, MUST verify your enrollment monthly at W.A.V.E. or 877-838-2278.

    VocRehab - Chapter 31 Veterans must provide a VA FORM 28-1905 from your Vocational Rehabilitation Case Manager for current term as per guidance from your Case Manager.

    Students having attended and used their VA Benefits at another school, must submit a “Change of Program/Place of Training” Form (VA FORM 22-5495 for Ch. 35- DEA) OR (VA FORM 22-1995- all other chapters).

    Remember, you must inform your MVEO Counselor (School Certifying Official) if you:

    • Change your enrollment in any manner (drop/add/withdraw)
    • Change your major

    Failure to do this may result in under payment or over payment of benefits, which will cause a debt to Brightpoint and/or the VA.

    1. Apply for admission to Tyler.
    2. Apply for Federal Aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. JTCC's school code is 004004.
    3. Establish an account through service portal:
      • Army / National Guard
      • Navy / Marine Corps / Coast Guard
      • Air Force
    4. Meet with an advisor, and visit the Admissions and Records Office. Bring the following items:
      • Current Military Orders
      • Proof of residency (item of mail with name and local address if residing off-base)
      • Military ID Card
    5. Have your military and transfer credits evaluated.
      • United States Air Force, request your military transcript through the Air Force Transcript Portal.

        All other branches of service, complete the Joint Services Transcript Request

        Request official college/university transcripts be sent to:
         

        Brightpoint Community College
        Admissions and Records
        Moyar Hall, Room M101
        13101 Jefferson Davis Highway
        Chester, Virginia 23831

    6. Attend an orientation session. Visit the orientation page for information about upcoming sessions, or to access our fully online orientation. 
    7. Meet with your Educational Services Officer (ESO) and select your classes and register in the Student Information System in myBrightpoint.
    8. Send an e-mail to mmurphy@brightpoint.edu requesting a “Do Not Drop” (DND) to hold you course(s).
      • Note: Tuition assistance does not cover fees associated with enrollment. Fees are the service member’s responsibility and must be paid by the end of the term.

    9. Request to use tuition assistance through your service portal and submit a copy of the approval document(s) to mmurphy@brightpoint.edu.


    Please inform us if you:

    • Change your enrollment in any manner (drop/add/withdraw)
    • Change your Program of Study.

    Failure to do this may result in a debt.

Military & Veterans Education Office

Chester and Midlothian Campuses

Chester Campus

Contact
804-706-5159
veterans@brightpoint.edu
Location

Moyar Hall, Room M132

Hours

Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Midlothian Campus

Contact
804-706-5159
veterans@brightpoint.edu
Location
Trailblazer Hall, Room T115j
Hours

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

Brightpoint
Chester Campus
13101 Route 1 (Formerly Jefferson Davis Highway) Chester, Virginia 23831-5316
Phone 804-796-4000
Phone 800-552-3490
TDD 804-796-4197 - TDD
Midlothian Campus
800 Charter Colony Parkway Midlothian, Virginia 23114-4383
Phone 804-796-4000
Phone 800-552-3490
TDD 804-796-4197 - TDD

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