Frequently Asked Questions

The VA does pay for:

• courses required by the student's approved program of study (please refer to the College Catalog for a list of courses required for each program)
• a repeated course if the student received an unsuccessful grade on the first attempt and the repeat is required for graduation from Hood College
• courses designated as remedial, practicum, clinical, independent study, and internship/externship

The VA does not pay for:

• audited courses
• courses that are not approved for the student's program of study

If a student ceases attendance in a course, does not officially withdraw and receives a failing grade, the student may be required to repay some or all of the education benefits received for that course.

• A student who must withdraw due to mitigating circumstances should contact the Hood College Registrar (registrar@hood.edu) and VA School Certifying Official (Renee Gulino, gulino@hood.edu) immediately.
• The student must notify their VA certifying official (in person or via their Hood College email), if they change their program of study or change a course to audit.
• Program of study changes require submission of a completed VA Form 22-1995 (veteran) or VA Form 22-5495 (dependent).
• Students receiving education benefits must verify their enrollment monthly.