frequently asked questions

1.  Question:  What documentation would I need to provide to apply for my Veterans’ Educational Benefits?

Answer:  Please refer to the following table to determine the documents you must submit to apply for Veterans’ Educational Benefits:
 
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Montgomery GI Bill
  • VA 22-1990 form on-line at www.gibill.va.gov
     
  • VA Contract
     
  • Copy of form DD 214 discharge papers that indicate honorable discharge
     
  • Official Transcripts from other colleges (if applicable)
     
  • Student Educational Plan
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Vocational Rehab
  • Form 1905 from VA Vocational Rehab caseworker
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Post 9/11 GI Bill

  • VA 22-1990 form on-line at www.gibill.va.gov

  • VA Contract

  • Copy of form DD 214 discharge papers that indicate honorable discharge

  • Official Transcripts from other colleges (if applicable)

  • Student Educational Plan
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Dependents of Disabled  or Deceased Veterans
  • Spouse must submit a copy of marriage certificate
     
  • Dependant children must provide a copy of their birth certificate or letter of eligibility
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Selected Reserve
  • A "Notice of Basic Eligibility" (NOBE) from their reserve or National Guard Unit
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(REAP)
  • Guard members or Reservist who have served on active duty for 90 days or more in a contingency operation after September 11, 2001 need to bring in a copy of their DD 214 and the "Notice of Basic Eligibility" (NOBE)
Special Note about Transcripts:  All Veterans who have completed courses at other post-secondary institutions MUST submit official transcripts from those schools.  All Air Force veterans will need to also bring an official copy of their transcript from the community college of the Air Force.

 

2.  Question:  How long does it take for an application to be processed by the VA?

Answer:  Once an application for educational benefits is sent to the VA Regional Office in Muskogee, Oklahoma, it usually takes four to six weeks before confirmation of eligibility is sent to the student. This confirmation needs to be brought to the LACC VA office as soon as it is received by the student.

3.  Question:  Are ALL City College courses certifiable for educational benefits?

Answer:  No! Before a student can receive payment for the educational benefit, they must meet with an LACC Academic Counselor and establish an educational plan based on their educational goal (such as transfer to a university, associate degree or certificate program). Only courses required for these programs are certifiable for VA educational benefits.

4.  Question:  How long does it take to get payment for educational benefits from the Veterans Administration?

Answer:    After all of the admissions and application steps have been completed as mentioned above and you have requested certification, the Veterans Office certifying official will certify your application electronically by transmitting a form 1999 “Veterans Certification Form” (effective for that semester only) to Muskogee, Oklahoma. The VA can take up to three to four weeks to process a payment.