A Military-Friendly College
in Gallatin, TennesseeYour college choice is an important decision—we’ll be with you every step of the way!
If you decide to make Welch your home away from home, you will find that our military-friendly community is the perfect place to complete an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree to help you advance your career or ministry. Here’s why:
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We provide veteran-specific counseling to help you take advantage of your benefits
We understand that it may be difficult to understand which benefits you qualify for and how to apply. In the past, you may have used partial amounts of your education benefits and now you’re unsure what you’re eligible for. To make things more complicated, Reservists and Guardsmen often receive educational benefits at a reduced rate, usually because their “active service” time (deployments, training, etc.) does not total the time required to receive full benefits. With all these variables, the process can be very overwhelming! But have no fear, we are here to help!
Welch participates in the Yellow Ribbon program
In recognition of selfless service since September 11, 2001, Welch College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. We believe that some things in life are earned. And you deserve it. The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for the higher out-of-state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post-9/11 GI Bill® doesn’t cover.
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Gi Bill® is a registered trademark of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
As a Welch student, you can use your GI Bill®
Montgomery GI Bill® is an older education benefit. Some service members paid a fee per month while on Active Duty to qualify for this benefit. Essentially, after you apply and receive this benefit, the VA sends you a check during the school year and it is up to you to decide how to best spend it while in school (paying tuition, housing, etc). Click here to read more for Active Duty, and click here for Selected Reserves.
Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) can be applied to any higher education you want to use it towards over the course of 36 months. You must apply through the VA website, and after being approved, you receive a “certificate of eligibility.” The Post 9/11 GI Bill® covers tuition up to the annual state average cost of tuition. Also, you may be eligible to receive a monthly basic allowance for housing (BAH rates) and even receive assistance to help cover the cost of textbooks. Click here to read more.
Our team will help you apply and receive this benefit.
Gi Bill® is a registered trademark of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
As a Welch student, you may be eligible for VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)
If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, the VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program—also referred to as Chapter 31—can help. In some cases, your family members may also be eligible for certain benefits. The total months of benefits is 48 months.
Our team will help you apply for and receive this benefit.
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Your family who wish to study at Welch, may be eligible for Family Member Benefits
This varies by state and the amount of service-connected disability a service member receives from the VA. However, in some instances, a fully (100%) disabled service member’s dependents receive essentially the same benefits as the Post 9/11 GI Bill®—full college with Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH).
You will have to apply for these benefits through the VA, but our team will be here to help you.
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Gi Bill® is a registered trademark of the Department of Veterans Affairs
We have an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) partnership with Vanderbilt
Welch College has an ROTC partnership agreement with Vanderbilt University. Cadets may take classes at Welch while completing training on-campus at Vanderbilt University.
Additional Resources
VA’s decision-making tools will help you get the most from your benefits. Explore your options at the following pages:
- Assess your aptitudes and interests with CareerScope®
- Compare VA education benefits and review payment rates
- Choose a school or education program and estimate your benefit amount
- Learn how other Veterans benefited from VA education benefits
Once you’re ready, apply for benefits online.
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- Complete an Online Application for Welch College
- Apply for VA Education Benefits
- Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Welch College school code: 030018
You may also wish to Request a Military Service transcript.
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