Getting Your VA Education Benefits Started

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Step 1:

• Apply to Amarillo College
• Start with Amarillo College Advising
• College Transcripts-official trancripts from all institutions attended must be on file.
• Keep in mind All courses must be required for your program.
• Developmental courses must be taken in a classroom. Online developmental are not reportable.

Step 2:

• Apply for Federal Education Benefits-www.va.gov. (takes 6-8 weeks to process)
  It is recommended that you understand all details for each chapter BEFORE submitting this application.

   *** TOE=FOR Post 9/11 only transfer to dependents-must have 6 yrs AD and commit to 4 more yrs. at the time of  transfer. https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/post911_transfer.asp

Step 3:

• Visit with Veteran Services or select Every Semester for an online option.
  • When you have a schedule, an Enrollment Request Form must be completed every semester to receive benefits.
  • Bring an Updated Certificate of Eligibility with you.

List of required documents,to provide to Veteran Services, these are provided by the student.

            Benefits will not be submitted if all documents are not on file with this office by the 2nd semester.

Veteran Student list of required documents:

• DD 214 MEMBER 4-If you don't have on  click on DD 214 to request from the National Archives.
• NOBE if currently on active reserve or guard status.
• College & military transcripts-Military transcripts- Select the respective branch to order: Army, Marines, Navy & Coast Guard, Air Force
• Certificate of eligibility. VA will mail this to you or you can login to www.va.gov.
• Complete Standard of Progress. 

Dependent Student List of required documents:

• Certificate of eligibility. VA will mail this to you or you can login to www.va.gov and print your Post 9/11 benefit page. 
• Complete Standard of Progress. 

If using Hazlewood Act, all supporting documents must be submitted to Veteran Services at the time application has been made.

Supporting Documents:

• Veteran's DD 214 Member 4
• Proof of ineligibility for the Post 9/11 federal education benefit (COE)
• Spouses and Children: All of the above plus, Proof of dependency (birth certificate, tax return, marriage license, adoption papers)

Eligibility requirements and application can be found at :

Step 4:

• You may also apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

BENEFIT COMPARISON CHART