New Veteran Student Checklist

Step 1:

To find out which Federal VA Educational Benefits program(s) you qualify for, visit va.gov/education.

Step 2:

Once you have determined your VA Educational Benefit, apply for your benefits at va.gov/education/how-to-apply.

*The VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility to the address you put in the application. Wait time can be up to six weeks.

Step 3:

Submit proper documentation to the MVCC Veterans Education Services office.

  • Post 9/11 GI Bill® Active Duty: Certificate of Eligibility
  • Post 9/11 GI Bill® Veteran: Certificate of Eligibility, DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy
  • Post 9/11 GI Bill® Transfer of Entitlement: Certificate of Eligibility
  • Vocational Rehabilitation: VA FORM 28-1905, DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy
  • Dependents Educational Assistance: Certificate of Eligibility
  • Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty: Certificate of Eligibility, DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy
  • Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve: Certificate of Eligibility, Notice of Basic Eligibility (DD 2384-1)

Step 4:

Apply to the College.

Step 5: 

Connect with the Veterans Education Services office at vets@mvcc.edu to continue the enrollment process.