Veteran Services
The Office of Veteran Services provides service to those who wish to utilize military-related education benefits at all locations of Pearl River Community College. This webpage, and the information contained therein, should be used as a resource to help guide you. We are eager to answer any additional questions you may have. Feel free to email inquiries to va@prcc.edu. Our office is located in the Advisement Center on the 1st floor of Crosby Hall on the PRCC main campus in Poplarville, MS.
2024-2025 Academic year
To request the use of VA benefits for this school year, please complete the following:
- Complete the Intake form (first-time VA benefit users only). You must be logged into RiverGuide to complete this form.
- Email a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to va@prcc.edu. If using Chapter 31 (VR&E) benefits, provide contact information for your VR&E Counselor instead.
- Ensure you have been properly advised. You can set up an appointment here to meet with an advisor.
- Complete your Request for VA Certification. You must be logged into RiverGuide to complete this form. This form is required every semester you plan to use benefits.
- Notify us of any changes to your enrollment during the semester. Changing your schedule may impact your funding.
Mailing Address:
Pearl River Community College
Office of Veterans Services
Box 5066, 101 Hwy. 11 North
Poplarville, MS 39470
Contact Information:
va@prcc.edu
Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (“Choice Act”)
Pearl River Community College is in compliance with the Choice Act, allowing that, all student training under the Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) GI Bill® and MGIB – Active Duty, will not be charged in excess of the rate for Mississippi resident students. For more information on the Choice Act:
- VA Education Benefits Call Center: 1-888-442-4551
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 7AM-6PM (CST) - Transferring Education Benefits to a dependent
- Joint Services Transcript Request
- PRCC Career Services
- PRCC Financial Aid Office webpage
- FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board
- PRCC Student Support Services
- VA Contact for Monthly Verification of Enrollment, by phone: 1-877-823-2378
(You will need to input your SSN and the Zip Code that is on file with the VA)