JumpStart Welding Team Qualifies for State in MIC Build Out ChallengeNew BRCTC Podcast EpisodesManufacturing Collaboration with Berkeley County SchoolsBlue Ridge CTC Board of Governors Meeting April 1, 2026Free Seminar: Understanding the Appalachian WorkforceMykayla Spielman’s Success at ROCKWOOLBlue Ridge CTC Board of Governors Meeting December 3, 2025Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Announces New Online Bookstore Partnership with eCampus.com to Further Support Student Academic SuccessBlue Ridge CTC Hosts Hands-On Animal Science Career Camp for High School StudentsBRCTC Director of Small Business Education Appointed to MERLOT Business Editorial BoardBlue Ridge Community and Technical College Celebrates Spring 2025 GraduationCompleters of the BRCTC Professional Pet Groomers SeriesRegister for our Youth Technology Summer Programs!Blue Ridge CTC Celebrates Second Cohort of Veterinary Technology ProgramNew Intro to Construction Carpentry Class Builds Foundational Skills in Agribusiness ProgramBlue Ridge CTC Board of Governors Meeting May 7, 2025Blue Ridge CTC’s Culinary Arts Program Earns National Certification for Equipping Students with Essential Workplace SkillsVeronica Parker, Criminal Justice Student, Earns CLCA CertificateBrentwood Industries Donates Equipment to Blue Ridge Agribusiness ProgramBlue Ridge CTC Board of Governors Meeting April 2, 2025Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Awarded $571,442 through West Virginia’s Nursing Workforce Expansion ProgramCommunity Free Seminars on Internet and AI Coming to Morgan CountyBlue Ridge CTC Board of Governors Meeting December 4, 2024BRCTC Attends Mike Rowe ProgramBlue Ridge Community and Technical College Now Offers DISC Assessments for Community BusinessesBlue Ridge CTC and Washington High School Key Club Partner for Hurricane Helene ReliefBRCTC Recieves Grant to Support Creation of a New Commercial Driver’s License Certification ProgramBlue Ridge CTC Board of Governor’s Meeting October 2, 2024
Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill® for Active Duty (for Veteran/Active Duty)
For individuals who have served on active duty and elected to use this program (generally instead of Chapter 33).
Benefits paid directly to student. You must pay tuition to Blue Ridge CTC by all established payment deadlines.
Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD) | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Chapter 31: Veterans Readiness and Employment (Veteran only benefit)
For individuals approved by a Veteran Readiness and Employment (VRE) Counselor to receive program funding. Please contact VRE directly to get started with this program.
Tuition and fees paid directly to Blue Ridge CTC. A monthly housing allowance (MHA) and up to $1,000 per academic year for books/supplies paid directly to student.
Veteran Readiness And Employment (Chapter 31) | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill®
Veteran/Active Duty – For individuals who have served on active duty (or deployment) since Sept. 11, 2001.
Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Yellow Ribbon Program –This program allows US institutions of higher education to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA so that tuition and fee expenses that exceed the VA’s maximum payable amount are paid by both the institution and the VA.
VA Post-9/11 GI Bill®: Yellow Ribbon Program Fact Sheet
Chapter 1606 or 1607: Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (for Actively Drilling National Guard/Reserves)
For individuals actively drilling in the National Guard or Reserves who have not experienced deployment or full-time active-duty service.
Benefits paid directly to student. You must pay tuition to Blue Ridge CTC by all established payment deadlines.
Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
VEAP: Post-Vietnam Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (Veteran only benefit)
For Veterans who paid into VEAP while in the service. Eligible Veterans may receive up to 36 months of training. Eligibility usually end 10 years after service, although it can be longer.
Benefits paid directly to the student. You must pay tuition to Blue Ridge CTC by all established payment deadlines.
VA Post-Vietnam Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program Fact Sheet
Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill®
Dependents (Transfer of Entitlement) – For individuals whose parent/spouse has transferred their Post 9/11 GI Bill® to their dependent child(ren).
Transfer Your Post-9/11 GI® Bill Benefits | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Chapter 35: Dependents Educational Assistant Program (Dependent only benefit)
For individuals whose parent/spouse is 100% permanently and totally disabled or deceased due to service-connected activities.
Benefits paid directly to student. You must pay tuition to Blue Ridge CTC by all established payment deadlines.
Survivors’ And Dependents’ Educational Assistance | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Dependents (Frye Scholarship) – For individuals whose parent/spouse was killed in the line of duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
Fry Scholarships | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Tuition and fees paid directly to Blue Ridge CTC. A monthly housing allowance (MHA) and up to $1,000 per academic year for books/supplies paid directly to student.
The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program (MyCAA)
The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses for the pursuit or maintenance (including continuing education courses) of a license, certification, or associate’s degree necessary to gain employment in an occupation or career field.
My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program
Yellow Ribbon Program –This program allows US institutions of higher education to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA so that tuition and fee expenses that exceed the VA’s maximum payable amount are paid by both the institution and the VA.
VA Post-9/11 GI Bill®: Yellow Ribbon Program Fact Sheet
Shumaker Family Scholarship
Purpose:
The Shumaker Family Scholarship was established in November 2023 to serve Veterans and Active-Duty Military Personnel enrolled in a Business or IT degree. The total scholarship award is up to $4,000.00 per academic year. The award is disbursed equally in the Fall and Spring semesters. Apply for the Scholarship through the Foundation Office .
Criteria for Selection:
Residency
Blue Ridge Community Technical College policy allows Veterans and Active-Duty Military Personnel residing outside of West Virginia to be eligible for in-state tuition. Students should contact the Veteran Services Office for in-state tuition rate. The residency policy allows veterans and current military service members residing outside of West Virginia to be eligible for in-state tuition. If you are a dependent of a veteran or service member attending Blue Ridge Community and Technical College under any VA Education benefit (i.e. Chapter 33, Chapter 35, MyCAA), you are also eligible for in-state tuition.
Priority Registration
Veterans, military, and dependent students are given the opportunity to register for classes early.
Recognition at Commencement
Blue Ridge CTC recognizes Veterans, military, and dependent students with special cords presented to students to wear at graduation.
Student Veterans of America
Join the Student Veterans of America (SVA) and participate in fun events and activities all year long.
Resource Center
Veterans now have access to a resource center, which is available in room 2106 on the Main Campus. Refer to the schedule outside the classroom for availability.
Veteran Services Information:
