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You are classified as a Transfer Student if you have previously received GIBill® educational benefits at another institution and would like to resume your educational benefits at Victor Valley College.

 

Step 1: Apply for Veteran Educational Benefits

  • Apply online 
  • Within 4-6 weeks, the VA will send you a Certificate of Eligibility.
  • Bring your Certificate of Eligibility to the Victor Valley College Veterans Resource Center.

RATE OF PURSUIT AND THE HOUSING ALLOWANCE (POST 9/11, CHAPTER 33).

The housing allowance is paid if the student's rate of pursuit is more than 50%.  Rate of pursuit determines whether a student receives or doesn't receive the housing allowance. The resulting percentage is the student's rate of pursuit.  

Examples: If full-time is 12 credits, then rate of pursuit for: 

  • 6 Credits (or credit equivalents) is 50%  (6 / 12 =  50%)
  • 7 Credits (or credit equivalents)  is 58% (7 / 12 =  58%)  

 

Step 2: Complete Enrollment Process at Victor Valley College

 

Step 3: Mail or hand-carry Official Transcripts to Victor Valley College Admission & Records

 

Step 4: Make an appointment with the VA Education Counselor for a Veteran's Student Education Plan (VSEP)

  • A student may only pursue one educational goal at a time. When registering for classes refer to your copy of the VSEP. The VA certifying official will certify only the classes that are on your VSEP.
  • The VA requires that GIBill® students have a current GIBill® Education plan, prepared by a VVC Counselor, in their VA File. The Ed Plan must show the student’s declared program and have all prior credits evaluated. When you make your appointment with a VVC counselor, please indicate that you are a GIBill® student, and bring to your appointment copies of any previous college transcripts. 

 

Step 5: Register for classes using Navigate

  • Veterans Priority Registration Eligibility Requirement:
    • Submit your DD214 to Admissions and Records located in building 23, Student Services One Stop, to receive consideration for priority registration.
  • Registration dates and times are posted on the college website
  • Pay attention to important dates (last day to add, drop with refund, without a "W", and with a "W") and remember that it is your responsibility to drop your class(es).

To avoid a possible overpayment, please remember to inform the VA Department or your VA Certifying Official of any schedule changes as soon as possible.  This contact information is located at http://www.vvc.edu/veterans/contact-us.shtml.

As always adjustments are submitted to the VA for an attendance status of “No Shows” "FW's", "EW's", and “Withdrawals”. 

 

Step 6: Submit the GIBill® Student Information Sheet & other documents to the Veterans Resource Center

IMPORTANT: For ease of processing, please use the fillable fields on the PDF documents we have provided to you online. Please do not print and fill them out by hand.

  • Complete the GIBill® Student Information Sheet
  • Complete the GIBill® Student Certification Form 
  • Current Veteran's Education Plan (VSEP)
  • A copy of the Certificate of Eligibility (if you have received it from the VA)
  • A Certifying Official will verify that the courses match the student's VSEP before proceeding.
  • Once certification at Victor Valley College is complete, students will receive an email that verifies their enrollment status.
  • Veterans/dependents may call 1-888-GIBILL-1 to verify enrollment and payment status.

 

Step 7: Apply for Financial Aid