Your military service has earned you many benefits, including assistance with furthering your education. Learn more at VA Benefits GI Bill.

VA Application Process (PDF)

Veteran Readiness and Employment (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

eBenefits (PDF)

Chapter 31 Application

Chapter 33 Application

Chapter 35 Application

If you’re having trouble with the application process, please call the VA education case manager at 888-GIB-ILL1 (888-442-4551) for help.

Apply early. The certification process can take up to three months.

Apply Online

If you experience login issues or need assistance with the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) account, please call 866-866-2362. If you haven’t attended COA for one year prior to the semester you plan to enroll, please re-apply for admission.

Attend our online Student Orientation.

Request all official high school, college transcripts and JST (if applicable) from your previous schools, and submit them to the Admissions Office to ensure proper registration and credit transfer.

Attn: Transcripts
College of The Albemarle
PO Box 2327
Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2327

Parchment.com

Clearinghouse.org

GED.com

If you believe we already have an official transcript on file, please call the Admissions Office at 252-335-0821 ext. 2221.

Incoming information becomes the property of COA and may not be released to third parties, including the applicant.

Math and reading/English placement testing is required for all curriculum programs, although all or part of the placement tests may be waived. Visit our placement testing web page to review our waiver policy.

Military Benefits Certification Form (PDF)

Questions? Contact us at 252-335-0821 ext. 2258 or [email protected].