Steps to Receive Veterans Education Benefits

First Time Benefit Users

• Go to the VA website at www.va.gov
• Scroll down and click on Apply for Benefits.
• Click on Veterans Online Application (VONAPP) with your DD-214 on hand if you are a Veteran. Complete the appropriate application.
• Allow 6-8 weeks to receive a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA. Bring a copy to the school Veteran Certifying Official.

Then, complete the additional steps below.

All Students Using Veterans Benefits

• Next, click on the Veteran's Benefit Request Form    , fill it out, and submit with all required information. This request form must be completed EACH semester. Failure to do so will delay your benefits.
• Apply to GCCC online. There is no application fee.
• Please download and complete the TB Form
  and submit with your application for admission.
• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Our school code is 001919.
• Call Assessment Center at 620-276-9654 to schedule the COMPASS assessment.
• See Advisors. The Counseling Center staff can help you pick your classes

Completion

• You are complete. Make sure to promptly notify the certifying official of changes made in your schedule to avoid payment issues.
• If you do have an address change this does not officially change your address with the school. Please contact the Registrars Office to do so.

Certification

• Fall term certifications will begin after August 1.
• Spring term certifications will begin after January 1.
• Summer term certifications will begin after June 1.

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