Veterans Affairs Program
NEW!!! The AVC MILITARY CLUB has been approved by the ASO Committee. Please contact the Veterans Affairs Program Coordinator for details.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Veterans Affairs Program is to provide assistance through education, certification and guidance to military veterans and their dependents in achieving their educational objectives and to effectively promote the retention, graduation, and transfer of military veteran students and their dependents.
For specific veterans benefit information please contact the program coordinator.
Reminder: Be sure to register as close to the start of your registration time as possible. Classes fill quickly during priority registration.
VA Contact Information
www.gibill.va.gov – VA Education Benefit website.
888-442-4551 – VA Education Benefit (GIBILL) information line.
877-823-2378 – VA certification automated line.
877-838-2778 – VA Direct Deposit line.
800-827-1000 – General VA benefits line.
800-273-8255 – Veterans Crisis Prevention Hotline.
VA Education Benefits Available
- Post 9/11 GIBILL – CH. 33
- Montgomery GIBILL: Active Duty – CH. 30
- Montgomery GIBILL: Selected Reserve – CH. 1606
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) – CH. 1607
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program – CH. 35
- Vocational Rehabilitation – CH. 31 (Special Initiation and Processing Required)
How to Apply
Apply online at www.gibill.va.gov . Contact the program coordinator for specific instructions.
Documents Needed
- DD214
- Eligibility Letter
- Copy of completed VA application
- Education Plan through AVC Counseling Center (see Counseling Center for details)
- Other documents needed for dependent benefits (CH. 35: Birth Cert, Marriage Cert, Death Cert (when applicable), and for both Reserve benefits (CH. 1606/7) NOBE/2384.
Please contact the program coordinator for specific documents needed for your file.
Certification Requests
All veterans and dependents using VA Education Benefits must have complete files (including the Education Plan) prior to the end of the first certified semester of attendance at AVC.
Certifications are processed by email or in person using the AVC Form Blue document in the VAP office.
Education Plan updates and revisions should be made through the Counseling Center.
Additional Online Resources
www.antelopevalleyvetcounseling.com
www.cdva.ca.gov/vetservice/waivers.aspx
Frequently Asked Questions
- When will I receive my first check/direct deposit?
- What steps do I need to take to start school and collect VA education benefits?
- Am I eligible to apply for other financial aid?
- What are my priority registration rights as a veteran?
- What if I have a service-connected disability rating from 0 to 100%, what type of priority would I get?
- I want to apply for the veterans’ fee waiver for my dependents, how do I go about applying?
Please contact the VA directly for any payment amounts or payment schedule inquiries.
hideComplete AVCs Admissions Application and the Matriculation components (assessment test, online orientation, counseling appointment, education plan); apply for GI Bill benefits at www.gibill.va.gov and follow the steps for your particular program benefits; schedule a time with the VAP coordinator to turn in the documents needed from the above list.
hideYes. Please contact the Financial Aid office to determine eligibility requirements.
Thank you for your service.
hidePriority 1 registration for veterans is only available for veterans that separated from active duty, reserves or National Guard service within the last 2 years.
hideIf you register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) here at AVC you will be entitled to priority registration, but it pertains to your disability rating not your veteran status.
hidePlease go to http://www.cdva.ca.gov/vetservice/waivers.aspx and complete the application and submit it to your appropriate county office.
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