Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, adds new requirements for educational institutions participating in the educational assistance programs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These new provisions became effective June 15, 2021 and apply to Institutions of Higher Learning and Non-College Degree institutions beginning August 1, 2021. Many of the requirements are consistent with the requirements of the Principles of Excellence, currently in Executive Order 13607; however, there are requirements in addition to those embodied in the Principles of Excellence which schools must also satisfy to maintain approval for GI Bill® participation.
Schools must provide financial information to students using benefits under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of title 38,U.S.C.,or chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C. with a College Financing Plan (personalized shopping sheet) that contains:
The College Financing Plan is a consumer tool that participating institutions use to notify students about their financial aid package. Students can access their College Financing Plan in Self Service. In order to use the personalized College Financing Plan you must apply for financial aid through FAFSA. You can still see a Butte College College Financing Plan template if you have not applied for FAFSA.
Amount of costs above that are covered by VA Education Benefits (amount dependent on the eligibility of the student, determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
GI Bill Comparison Tool
For state education benefits (College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents), the state of California County Veterans Services Officers determine eligibility.
For Chapter benefits, the United Stated Department of Veteran Affairs determines an individual’s eligibility for said benefits.
Chapter 30 -The benefit is paid directly to the student. Benefits are only paid for the dates certifed per semester. Please click here to learn more about the monthly stipend.
Chapter 31 – The benefit is paid to both the student and the institution. Chapter 31 Veterans Readiness and Employment (VRE) program will cover tuition and fees. Your tuition and fees is sent directly to the institution by the VA. It covers all other tuition and fees including course material fees, and bookstore fees.
Chapter 33 – The benefit is paid to both the student and the institution. Chapter 33 Post 9/11® will cover your tuition and fees, based on your percentage set by the VA. Your tuition and fees payment is sent directly to the institution by the VA. Benefits only paid for the dates certifed per semester. Please click here to learn more about the monthly stipend.
Chapter 35 – The benefit is paid directly to the student. Benefits are only paid for the dates certifed per semester. Please click here to learn more about the monthly stipend.
Chapter 1606 - The benefit is paid directly to the student. Benefits are only paid for the dates certifed per semester. Please click here to learn more about the monthly stipend.
Other types of Federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive
Financial Aid
Estimated Student Loan Debt, College Scorecard and Graduation Rates
Information on Student Loans is on the Butte College Financial Aid Loans Page Loans
Butte College – College Scorecard with Student Loan information & Graduation Rates and additional information is available on the US Department of Education College Scorecard.
Information regarding job-placement rates
Job Placement
Information regarding the acceptance of transfer credits including military credits
Transfer Credit Policy
Military Credit
Additional Information
In-state Tuition Waiver – Students using the Montgomery GI Bill®–Active Duty program (Chapter 30), the Veterans Readiness and Employment program (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) (Chapter 31), the Post-9/11 GI Bill® program (Chapter 33) and Dependents Educational Assistance, (Chapter 35) are exempt from paying nonresident tuition regardless of when the veteran separated from the military.
Additional campus resources and contacts for military-connected students
School Certifying Official:
Dan Torres
Veterans Services (Main Campus) Swing Space C torresda@alchemycottage.com (530) 895-2566
Veterans Counselor :
Bobby Walden
Veterans Services (Main Campus) Swing Space C waldenbo@alchemycottage.com (530) 895-2566
Main Campus
Swing Space C
Phone : (530) 895-2566
Fax : (530) 895-2878
Office Hours
Mon - Thur 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
**Open at 8:30 am every 1st and 3rd Thur**
Content editor:
Dan Torres
(530)895-2566
