Veterans Educational Services. Please visit:

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1 Veterans Educational Services Please visit:

2 Veterans Certifying Officials Myriam Tuesday: 11:00-7:30 (Appointment Only) Wednesday: 8:00-5:00 Thursday: 8:30-5:00 Friday: 8:30-5:00 Matthew Monday: 9:00-5:00 Leah Wednesday: 2:00-7:00 Friday: 12:00-5:00

3 LCCC's Veteran's Office Come visit us: We are located in Enrollment Services. Please check in at the front counter to be seen. Call: (440)

4 Steps for New Veteran Students 1. Complete the LCCC Application for Admission in Enrollment Services. 2. Complete the VA Form: : Application for VA Benefits. 3. Request high school and prior military and/or college transcripts. a. Complete Transcript Evaluation Request. 4. Sign up for Financial Aid with FAFSA at 5. If transferring colleges/universities or changing your degree, complete VA Form : Request for Change of Program or Place of Training. 6. Complete the Compass Placement Assessment in CC Submit a Veterans Certification Request form for each semester.

5 College Credit for Military Experience Request prior military transcripts be forwarded directly to Lorain County Community College for formal credit evaluation. In order to properly process your certification request, all previous college transcripts and/or military records must be evaluated for appropriate transfer credit prior to certification of benefits, even if the coursework does not apply to your current curriculum. Please fill out the Transcript Evaluation Form in Enrollment Services. In most cases, you will receive one to three Physical Education credits for your DD-214 and, therefore, we cannot certify you for any additional Physical Education electives over the requirement of your chosen curriculum. Look on LCCC's Veteran website for additional links.

6 Academic Advising and Counseling ADVISORS You may receive academic advising with an academic advisor and register for your courses in Enrollment Services. There is a team of academic advisors ready to assist students using veteran's benefits. Please inform your advisor that you are a Veteran student. COUNSELORS Counselors are available on an appointment basis, with crisis counseling also available. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call (440)

7 Are you considering a 4 year degree? Think about the LCCC s University Partnership. We can help you maximize your GI Bill to be able to get a 4 year degree in a very cost effective way. Let your Counselor or Academic Advisor know you plan on participating in the University Partnership. Contact the University Partnership office at: (440) or the University Partnership at up@lorainccc.edu.

8 Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of Included in this new law is the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). VRAP offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed Veterans. Eligibility: Be at least 35 but no more than 60 years old. Unemployed for 26 or more weeks. Have an other than dishonorable discharge. Not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program E.G.: Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance). Not be in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployability. Not be enrolled in a Federal or state job training program.

9 Awarded Military Friendly School for 2013 Lorain County Community College Awarded Military Friendly School for 3 consecutive years! Victory Media has named Lorain County Community College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools list for The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.

10 Undecided about your career goal? As a Veteran it s very important to clarify your career goals as soon as possible. Think about signing up for a career boot camp to help with your decision making process. Career Services (in the Bass Library) provides free services for students, alumni, community members and employers. Looking for work? Join the Lorain County Employment network. Contact Career Services at: (440) or Careers@lorainccc.edu.

11 Visit the Veterans Webpage! Our Veterans' webpage has an abundance of information to help you receive the most of your Veterans Educational Benefits.

12 LCCC Supports Our Troops!