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Welcome Veterans, Service Members and Family Members

Active duty, retired or military dependent? You might have benefits that you can use toward your classes at College of The Albemarle (COA). We can help you identify your educational benefits and explain how to apply and use them. COA cooperates with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA Regional Processing Office, Buffalo, New York) and the North Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs in assisting Veterans and their dependents.

Questions? Contact us at 252-335-0821 ext. 2258 or coa_military@albemarle.edu.

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Apply for VA Benefits

Your military service has earned you many benefits, including assistance with furthering your education. Learn more at VA Benefits GI Bill.

Apply for benefits at VA eBenefits.

If you’re having trouble with the application process, please call the VA education case manager at 888-GIB-ILL1 for help.

Apply early. The certification process can take up to three months.

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Apply Online

If you experience login issues or need assistance with the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) account, please call 866-866-2362. If you haven’t attended COA for one year prior to the semester you plan to enroll, please re-apply for admission.

Attend a COA Connect Session

Find out how to register for a COA Connect session, where you’ll receive information about your campus, academic advising and help with registration.

Submit Your Official Transcripts

Request all official high school, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) and college transcripts from your previous schools, and submit them to the Admissions Office to ensure proper registration and credit transfer.

Attn: Transcripts
College of The Albemarle
PO Box 2327
Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2327

How to Request High School Equivalency Records

If you believe we already have an official transcript on file, please call the Admissions Office at 252-335-0821 ext. 2290.

Incoming information becomes the property of COA and may not be released to third parties, including the applicant.

Take Placement Tests, If Necessary

Math and reading/English placement testing is required for all curriculum programs, although all or part of the placement tests may be waived. Visit our placement testing web page to review our waiver policy.