Veterans Information

TVCC Veteran Services “Getting Started” Check List

“‘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."

1. Apply for Admissions online here:
    https:\\www.tvcc.cc

2. Review and decide on what VA Education benefit to use:
    https://www.va.gov/education

3. Complete Application for Education Benefits. Click the following button to complete, sign, and submit your VA
    application.
   https://www.va.gov

4. Apply for Financial Aid here:
    https://www.fafsa.gov

5. Take the placement tests: Math and Writing in TVCC’s testing center
    TVCC Testing Center

6. Declare a program of study. 
    TVCC Degrees

7. Meet with an Academic Advisor. 
    Academic Advising

8. Enroll in classes that apply toward your declared program. 
     MyTVCC

9. Complete a “Veterans Request for Certification form”. This form is required to be submitted to School Certifying Official
     prior to the start of Fall term. 
    Veterans Packet

10. To request your transcript:
    https://www.va.gov/resources/how-do-i-get-college-credits-for-my-military-service/

11. After completing the above steps, and the TVCC Veterans Services in-house paperwork, set an appointment with the
     School Certifying Official to have your file reviewed (Certifying Officials are listed in the above Veterans Packet).

12. Attach a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility.

13. You must bring a new “Veterans Request for Certification Form” to the Veterans Certifying Official for any and all
      changes (adds, drops, or WHEN YOU ENROLL in a new term). Failure to do so may result in termination,
      overpayment of benefits, and/or could affect future eligibility.