Veterans Services

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Whether you’re currently serving in the military, a veteran or a veteran’s dependent, we want to help you succeed in college and enjoy the full value of your active duty or veteran’s educational benefits.

If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Getting Started

If you are:

on active duty and would like to use your educational benefits to take distance learning courses, please visit the Dallas TeleCollege Online website.
on active duty in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and would like to use tuition assistance to take courses on campus, please contact the Business Office at the college you'd like to attend.
a veteran or veteran’s dependent, find out how to begin making progress toward a college degree or technical training.

Please be aware that as a veteran or dependent, you must pay tuition in full or set up a payment plan before your VA benefits can be processed.

Applying for Benefits

Once you have completed the admissions, enrollment 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. Download the application that applies to your circumstances.

Requesting Military Records and Transcripts

Find out where you can request your military records and learn what transcripts you’ll need to submit to DCCCD.

Applying for Financial Aid

Did you know that you can still apply for financial aid even if you are receiving active duty military or veterans benefits? Learn how to apply for financial aid.

Student Resources

As a DCCCD student, you’ll have access to a variety of free student services designed to help you succeed in your educational pursuits.

Helpful Links

See links to websites you may find helpful as you pursue your education.

GI Bill

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ GI Bill Web site features an online application for benefits, breaking news, FAQs and more.

Visit the GI Bill Web site

W.A.V.E.

Once you have been certified to receive benefits, you will need to verify your enrollment in school each month at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ W.A.V.E. (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment) Web site.

Go to W.A.V.E.

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