Veterans Services Getting Started Tutorial. Clackamas Community College Greg Myers Veterans Services Coordinator

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1 Veterans Services Getting Started Tutorial Clackamas Community College Greg Myers Veterans Services Coordinator

2 Welcome Home & Welcome to CCC! CCC Veterans Services is located in Community Center CC100 o We are here to serve you, answer your questions, ease your transition, and assist in your success! Fall, Winter, & Spring Hours M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM Summer Term Hours M-TH 8:00AM-5:00PM Contact Info o vetinfo@clackamas.edu o or o On Facebook 2

3 Step 1 Apply for Admission to CCC, it s easy and FREE! o Don t forget to set up your MyClackamas account and your CCC 3

4 Step 2 Review the CCC Catalog and choose a program of study o o When utilizing VA Benefits, you must take courses that are part of your declared degree o If you need assistance choosing a program, or are undecided, academic advisors are available in the Community Center 4

5 Step 3 Review and decide what VA Educational Benefit to utilize o Review Your Benefits Apply for your hard-earned benefits o The VONAPP Don t forget to Submit, print, and sign your VA Application for benefits; a copy is needed for your VA file 5

6 Step 4 Take your placement tests o Math, Reading, Writing, and Computer Science o No appointment necessary, and they are free! o Located in Roger Rook 140 o Don t forget to retain a copy of your results, you will need these for your VA file 6

7 Step 5 Meet with an Academic Advisor o Located in the Community Center o Construct an Educational Plan for your declared program of study o Don t forget to retain a copy, you will need this for your VA file o Schedule participation in an NSA (New Student Advising) Seminar 7

8 Step 6 Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Recommended/Not required o o CCC School Code o This is not VA benefits, all American Citizens are eligible to apply o You may qualify for grants that do not affect your VA benefits o For more information or assistance contact the Front line in Roger Rook hall or call , finaid@clackamas.edu 8

9 Step 7 Enroll in Classes that apply to your declared degree via MyClackamas o Enroll as early as possible, classes fill-up rapidly o Fill out the Veterans Request for Certification form and turn it in to the Veterans Services Office 9

10 Step 8 Order official transcripts from ALL sources including your Military Service transcripts o We grant college credit for military training! o Navy/Marine: SMART o Air Force: CCAF o Army: AARTS o Have official transcripts sent to: o CCC Records Office Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR

11 Step 9 Complete CCC Veterans Services internal forms o VA Data Form o Rights and Responsibilities o Veterans Request for Certification (every term you attend) 11

12 Step 10 Gather all documentation and meet with a Veterans Certifying Official You will need the following to complete your VA File: o VA Data Form o Rights and Responsibilities o DD-214 o COE and/or signed copy of VONAPP o Educational Plan signed by an Academic Advisor o Placement test results o Veterans Request for Certification form 12

13 Next Steps Bring your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA to the VET Center as soon as you receive it. Verify Attendance Chapter 30, 1606,1607 (REAP), and VRAP students are responsible for verifying their enrollment at or by calling You are required to bring a new Veterans Request for Certification to the VET Center for any and all changes (adds, drops or WHEN YOU ENROLL in a new term). Ensure ALL of your OFFICIAL transcripts are ordered from all sources, (Colleges, Universities & military transcripts). Once received it can take up to a term to be evaluated. 13

14 Next Steps Continued If you completed your FAFSA ensure you fill out and return all paperwork the Clackamas Student Financial Services Office (check your myclackamas acct (my documents) for required forms). Create files for ALL of your important paperwork FYI We have a Veterans Club Become a member!!! A great opportunity to make connections with other Vets and supporters. For more information, visit the VET Center. Pay attention to the Important Dates to Remember page located in the Schedule of Classes Register as early as possible to ensure maximum class availability 14

15 Grades The VA requires that you maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress defined by the following: o 2.0 term and cumulative GPA o Completion of at least 66.7% of coursework o Refer to the CCC Catalog page for specifics on Grading and Academic Standing o Any grade other than A, B, C, D, or P can affect VA Benefits o I grades must be completed within 1 calendar year o F and N grades must be retaken and successfully completed within 1 calendar year 15

16 Questions/Contact Info Greg Myers Clackamas Community College Veterans Services Coordinator Oregon City Campus, Community Center 100 On Facebook