Veterans Services

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To submit an application in person visit the Admissions & Records Office in Room 115 in the Student Services Center.

This application is done online at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill under the “Education & Training” tab, then click on “For Students” and “Get Started”.

After you are done, print the signature page and a copy of your application, and bring it to the CCC Admissions & Records Office.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. CCC school code: 001190.

If you are determined ineligible due to a Estimate Family Contribution (EFC) letter inquire with the Office of Financial Assistance about the “Reduction in Income” process.

Submit your DD-214 “Member 4” copy to the CCC Veterans Certifying Official (Veterans Only).

For Select Reservists, a copy of the Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) must be submitted. The NOBE is obtained through your command. Dependents should submit the veteran’s service member number, or social security number.

Can be found on CCC website under Student Services > Admissions & Records > Forms> Veterans Forms.

This step is required to receive priority (early) registration.

Orientation is offered online through self-paced modules where you will learn a wealth of information about programs, classes, support services, and campus policies.

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This step is required to receive priority (early) registration.

Make an appointment with the Placement Center in Student Services Center, Room 104 to get your math, English or ESL placements.

If you have taken the placement test at another California Community College within the last two years you can use those scores for placement into CCC classes. Bring in a copy of your official score report to the Placement Center to be evaluated.

This step is required to receive priority (early) registration.

This course letter is an evaluation of your prior college credit and will also list each class you need to take in order to reach your educational goals. Before the counselor can make an appointment, you must:

• Have completed all the previous listed above.
• Have all required documents on file at the Veterans Office.
• Make an appointment*:
  • at the Counseling Office counter (Student Services Center building)
  • over the phone at 510.215.3936
  • online, select the “Schedule Appointment” button, Veteran Counselors: Andrea Phillips
  • If no appointments are available, please go see Andrea for a drop-in appointment at the Transfer Center in the Student & Administration Building, Room 227.

You will need to complete a request a VA Education Benefits Certification Request every semester; benefits do not automatically roll over to the next semester.
Please attach a copy of your class schedule. You are RESPONSIBLE to notify the Veterans Office within 30 days of any changes to your enrollment.

Note: Call the Department of Veterans at 888-442-4551 for questions regarding your education benefits.