Apply for Veterans Benefits
Getting started:
- Complete and submit CVCC Application for Admission. You may apply
on-line at
https://apply.vccs.edu/oa/launch.action
- Take assessment/placement tests and provide a copy of
the scores to your Veterans Coordinator. Pratice test
site:
https://march2success.com/ and
http://www.petersons.com/dantes/
- Meet with your Veterans Coordinator to discuss your academic interest and select
a program. You must choose a degree plan or certificate plan to apply for
DVA benefits.
- Enroll for classes on-line (http://www.cvcc.vccs.edu/Student Services/Advising/Enrolling.asp)
or at the Office of Admissions and Records.
- Make payment before the due date; otherwise you will be dropped
for nonpayment.
- Complete Notification of Veterans Student Status form for
enrollment certification (www.cvcc.vccs.edu/Student%20Services/Veterans/VetStatusForm.asp).
Certification is based on the number of credits; DVA will only pay for classes
listed in your curriculum; and DVA will not pay for previously completed classes.
- Submit official transcripts for evaluation to the Office of
Admissions and Records, including your DD-214, DD-2384 and transcripts from prior
colleges and military service schools.
The DVA requires an evaluation of your military training/experience and all prior
college credits. All transcripts must be submitted and evaluated by the end of your
second semester; otherwise DVA will stop your benefits.
Community College of the
Air Force
AARTS/Army/Ace Registry Transcript System
Sailor, Marine
Reigstry Transcript (SMART)
US Coast Guard
To activate your DVA benefits, please follow these steps:
- For Chapter 30, 32, 33, 1606 and 1607
benefits, submit an Application for VA Education Benefits (VA
Form 22-1990) on-line at
Veteran Affairs On-Line Application.
Note: If you have previously used your education benefits, please submit a
Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA form
22-1995) on-line at Veteran Affairs On-Line Application.
- For Chapter 35 benefits, submit an Application for Survivors’ and
Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (VA form 22-5490)
on-line at
Veteran Affairs On-Line Application.
Note: If you have previously used your education benefits, please submit a
Request for Change of Program or Place of Training, Survivors’ and Dependents’
Education Assistance Program (VA form 22-5495) on-line at
Veteran Affairs On-Line Application.
Note: If you are eligible for Chapter 35 benefits, please inquire about the
Virginia Department of Veterans Services (Military Survivors and Dependents
Education Program).
- To receive payment you must verify your enrollment monthly either
by touch tone (877-823-2378) or on-line
Web Automated Verification of Enrollment
(WAVE). Remember to repeat this process on the last day of each month
you attended classes, otherwise you will not get paid.
To continue your education benefits without interruption:
- Submit a Notification of Veterans Student Status form each
semester to your Veterans Coordinator www.cvcc.vccs.edu/Student Services/Veterans/VetStatusForm.asp.
- Promptly notify your Veterans Coordinator of any enrollment
changes to avoid overpayment or underpayment of benefits; also report any changes
on your monthly certification to DVA.
- Have all prior college credits and military experience evaluated
by the end of your second semester.
All forms are available at the office of the Veterans Coordinator.
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