Applying for Benefits

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Once you have completed the admissions and registration process at the DCCCD college of your choice, you can apply for your VA education benefits.

The process for requesting certification from a DCCCD college depends on your individual situation. Please select the circumstance that pertains to you:

I am a student who has never used my VA education benefits before.
I am a transfer student who has used my VA educational benefits at another school.
I am a continuing VA student who needs to be re-certified for the next term.
I am a Hazlewood student (a former Texas member of the U.S. Armed Forces).
I am an eligible dependent of a Hazlewood (Texas) veteran.

Once you have submitted the requested documentation, the VA Office at your college will need your official degree plan or parent institute letter before they can submit your certification to the VA regional office.

Processing time: On average, it takes 30 days from the date you submit all required documents for your college’s Veterans Affairs Office to process your certification and submit it to the regional VA office. Be sure to submit all your documentation as soon as possible in order to get your benefits promptly.