Veterans
(661) 763-7741
Taft College is an approved institution of higher learning for the training of veterans and veterans’ dependents that are eligible for educational benefits. Taft College will grant credit to veterans for military service upon request. Evaluation of military experience, education, and training will be made by the Veteran Administration (VA) certifying official at Taft College. Evaluations comply with the regulations and recommendations of the American Council on Education. A copy of the veteran’s DD-214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces) is required along with military transcripts and prior college transcripts. Evaluations that are made at Taft College and credit that is awarded are subject to review and evaluation by any other college or university the veteran may transfer to upon leaving Taft College. Duplicate credit will not be given in both high school and college. If a veteran uses service credits to complete high school graduation requirements, these same units may not be used to fulfill college graduation requirements.
Credit allowed for prior education and training must be reported to the VA certifying official at the school immediately.
Any student who believes they are eligible for veterans or veterans’ dependents educational benefits must apply for benefits with the Veteran Administration (VA). Veterans apply by completing VA Form 22-1990 and veterans’ dependents by completing VA Form 22-5490. An application and further information may be obtained online from the VA website: www.gibill.va.gov via the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP).
In order to be reimbursed for educational training, eligible veterans and veterans’ dependents must schedule an appointment with the VA Advisor/Counselor by calling 661-763-7748 to complete an educational plan and appropriate VA paperwork for Taft College. The VA will not reimburse students for courses that are not necessary for the completion of the student’s educational objective. Any student who has received veterans’ educational benefits while attending another college should complete VA Form 22-1995 (veterans) or VA Form 22-5495 (veterans’ dependents) to request a change of program or place of training. This form is available online from the VA website www.gibill.va.gov.
VA benefits can be paid for enrollments up to one year before the date the VA receives a student’s application; however, retroactive benefits for veterans’ dependents may be handled differently and may exceed one year under special circumstances.
In order to remain eligible, students receiving benefits must comply with the college’s veteran standards of attendance and academic progress policy. A student who fails to maintain the school’s academic standards of progress and is suspended or dismissed from school must be terminated from receiving further VA benefits for unsatisfactory attendance, conduct, or progress.
Additional information may be obtained from the School Certifying Official or by calling (661) 763-7741. Also, please visit the Information for Veterans website