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Veterans Checklist

These steps will lead you through the process of becoming enrolled at Antelope Valley College and activating your VA education benefits.

Step 1: Apply for Admission

Students who wish to enroll at Antelope Valley College must apply online via CCC Apply. After you apply, you must complete all of the Student Success components.

Step 2: Apply to Use VA Education Benefits

To start your education benefits, you must apply to the VA through vets.gov

Step 3: Contact the Veterans Resource Center

The VRC will assist you through the process of applying and activating your education benefits.

  • If you are applying for your first time at Antelope Valley College, you will need to complete intake paperwork in the Veterans Resource Center
  • Every semester that you wish to use benefits, you must submit a Request for Education Benefits form to the VRC
  • You must submit a DD214 in order to receive priority registration
  • You must complete a Student Education Plan in order to be certified

Reminders

Process to receive priority registration:

Complete the Student Success components located in your myAVC account under the “Student Success” tab which includes:    

  • Online Orientation
  • Assessment Tests
  • Meeting with a counselor for a Student Education Plan

The VRC must have a copy of your DD214 to grant priority registration. Your separation date must be within 15 years.

Payments for course fees are now due at the time of registration.

Please review the complete payment schedule. You have several options to pay for your classes:

  • Submit the required paperwork to the VRC for VA education benefits
  • Complete your FAFSA early and have a completed file in Financial Aid and/or the BOG Fee Waiver
  • Make a payment plan

Remember you have a $1 Student Representation Fee each term and the mandatory Student Health Fee $19 during fall and spring semesters and $16 during intersession and summer.