Responsibilities for all Veteran and Active Duty Students
- In order to receive priority registration, you must complete the Student Success and Support steps and submit your DD214 or military ID to Admissions & Records.
- Student Success and Support Steps
- Complete the orientation online through your MyVCCCD Portal under the MySuccess Tab
- Visit Assessment for the latest English & math placement information
- Schedule an appointment with the Veteran's academic counselor to develop a 1st semester educational plan - (805) 289-6060
- Student Success and Support Steps
Responsibilities for Veteran Students Using GI Bill® Benefits
- It is your responsibility to turn in the Veterans Request for Certification to Admissions & Records with your current education plan and schedule every semester that you wish to be certified for.
- You must have your Certificate of Eligibility or Statement of Benefits turned into Admissions & Records before you will be certified.
- You must have your official transcripts from all previous institutions and/or military service turned into Admissions & Records by your second semester before any future certifications can occur.
- You will only be certified for classes on your Education Plan.
- Any changes to your schedule will be reported to VA by your School Certifying Official and may affect your benefits.
- You are financially liable for tuition and fees not covered by VA.
- You will not request certification for any college credit course that your have successfully completed at another institution.
- You will be in regular attendance for all classes you are certified for.
- You will maintain a 2.0 GPA and successfully complete at least 50% of your attempted units to maintain eligibility for GI Bill® Benefits.
- You will check your MyVCCCD email regularly for communication regarding your certification.
Responsibilities for Active Duty Students Using Tuition Assistance
- It is your responsibility to turn your TA approval to the Student Business Office if the military is to cover your cost of enrollment.
- You will maintain a 2.0 GPA and successfully complete at least 50% of your attempted units to maintain eligibility for GI Bill® Benefits.
- You will check your MyVCCCD email regularly for communication regarding your certification.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.