Veterans Services
Welcome to Piedmont College
The Registrar (Linda J. Wofford) is the Certifying Official at the college and is the main point of contact for students receiving educational assistance from the DVA. The Registrar’s Office is located in Daniel Hall on the Demorest Campus and the main office number is 706-776-0112, fax 706-776-2811. The toll-free number is 1-800-277-7020 ext. 1161. The e-mail address is lwofford@piedmont.edu.
Office hours are: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.. The office closes at 5 p.m. when evening classes are not in session.
The Certifying Official is responsible for monitoring the academic progress of all students receiving educational benefits from the DVA. Students receiving benefits from the DVA must contact this office during registration and whenever changes occur to initially reported class schedules.
Where Do I Start? - Application Procedures for first-time applicants
Veterans begin by logging into the Veterans On Line Application web-site VONAPP and submitting an Application. The web site provides detailed information and links to state, county, and local organizations that will assist service members, veterans and their beneficiaries. We recommend that Veterans apply early because this process can take several months before VA Eligibility is determined.
Chapter 30 MGIB served on Active Duty
Chapter 32 VEAP
Chapter 34/30, Vietnam Era GI Bill
Chapter 1606 Selective Reserve
Chapter 1607 Activated Reserve (REAP)
Veterans who fall under any of the chapters listed above are required to submit VA Form 22-1990 with any supporting documentation online at VONAPP.
Chapter 31, Disabled Veterans: Disabled veterans are required to submit VA Form 28-1900 with any supporting documentation online at VONAPP. A Voc Rehab counselor will be assigned to manage the case and will provide an additional VA Form 28-1905 that is needed for the Certifying Official to process certification.
Chapter 33 Application process for the new GI Bill begins May 1, 2009. Electronic application may be found at VONAPP. Piedmont College is also a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Chapter 35, Dependent Spouse and Children:
Dependents must submit VA Form 22-5490 with any supporting documentation online at VONAPP.
The veteran or dependent will receive a Certificate of Eligibility letter which must be provided to the Certifying Office at Piedmont College.
Transfer students who previously received DVA Educational Benefits:
Chapters 30, 32, 33, 34/30, 1606, 1607 Veterans:
Submit VA Form 22-1995 with any supporting documentation to the Certifying Official by mailing to Linda Wofford, VA Certifying Official, Piedmont College, P. O. Box 10, Demorest, GA 30535.
Chapter 33 Application process for the new GI Bill begins May 1, 2009. Electronic application may be found at VONAPP.
Chapter 31, Disabled Veterans:
A Voc Rehab counselor will be assigned to manage the case and will provide an additional VA Form 28-1905 that is needed for the VSO to process certification.
Chapter 35, Dependent Spouse and Children:
Dependents must submit VA Form 22-5495 with any supporting documentation online at VONAPP.
After students are registered for classes the Certifying Official will submit a VA certification online through VA ONCE. Students will be notified by email using their Piedmont College email account once enrollment has been sent to the Atlanta Regional Office.
To view the Patriots of Piedmont Support Group for Veterans, click here