You can apply for VA education benefits at http://gibill.va.gov/apply-for-benefits/application . There is also a toll-free VA Education Benefit phone number: 888.442.4551.

The VA requires each veteran applying for VA Education Benefits (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2009) be accepted to an approved degree, certificate, or diploma program before initial certification of attendance can be sent to the VA.

New VA students, follow the steps below to get started:

1. Apply to the College either online, or in person with an admissions counselor. 
2. Request official high school and prior military and/or college transcripts be forwarded directly to CCAC.
3. Complete the CCAC Placement Assessment process if applicable. 
4. Apply for VA Education Benefits online.
5. Call, e-mail or stop by the Veterans Services Center to finish setting up your VA Benefits.
   Bring a copy of your DD214 if applicable*

Returning VA students, follow the steps below to continue your benefits:

1. Fill out a request form online, e-mail or stop by the Veterans Services Center to start your VA
    benefits each semester.

*You must fill out a new form each semester you wish to utilize your veterans benefits

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