Veterans’ Educational Benefits

Hood College participates in and follows the guidelines set by the Department of Veterans Affairs for assisting veterans and veteran dependents in using military educational benefits. The School Certifying Officials (SCOs), located in the Financial Aid Office, work to help eligible students initiate or continue benefits. They collect required information and documents to have on file for each student, and certify them according to chapter or eligible program. The SCOs also guide students in planning the best use of the benefits they have earned, and keep the VA updated on their degree progress. Students may contact the Financial Aid Office, 301-696-3411, for further information.