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Students applying for veterans’ educational benefits should allow eight to ten weeks for processing before receiving benefits. Awarded benefits are determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs and is based on the number of credit hours or clock hours for which a student is enrolled.
New students are those who have not used VA benefits before at any institution of higher education. To apply for benefits please complete the following steps:
Step 1: Complete and submit the appropriate VA application and supporting document to Veterans Services, located in the Registration & Records Office, at South Mountain Community College.
Note: For Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, please apply in person at the Department of Veterans Affairs Office at: 3333 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012.
Submit or have VA caseworker submit form 28-1905 to Veterans Services, located in the Registration & Records Office.
Applications can also be submitted to the VA directly on-line at: VONAPP .
**REMEMBER: Use your claim number (SSN or VA Number) for all documents as this is how the VA finds will find veteran eligibility claims.
Required Supporting Documentation:
- DD214 (Military Discharge Document)- Copy Member 4 (Ch 30 & 1606, only)
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- Official Transcripts from any prior college or university attended either before, during or after period served in the armed service. These must be mailed directly to South Mountain Community College. Hand carried transcripts will not be accepted.
Recommended Additional Documents:
- Military transcript record mailed directly to South Mountain Community College. Transcripts can be requested directly from the individual branch of the service by mail or for certain branches on-line. Forms are available at Veterans Services, located in the Registration & Records Office. Send request to:
Air Force
CCAF/DFRS
130 W. Maxwell Blvd.
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6613
Army
AARTS Operations Center
298 Grant Ave.
Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027-1254
Navy/Marines
Navy College Center, Code N211
VOLED Detachment
Center for Personal & Professional Development
6490 Saufley Field Rd.
Pensacola, FL 32509-5204
Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Institute (ve)
5900 SW 64th St, Room 235
Oklahoma City, OK 73169-6990
Step 2: Complete the South Mountain Community College Assessment Testing and meet with an Academic Advisor to choose a degree plan. Students who wish to receive VA educational benefits must choose a degree plan. The VA will only pay for courses that fit within this plan. Degree plans can be changed as needed. Appointments may be arranged with an Academic Advisor by calling 602-243-8330.
Step 3: Register and make payment arrangements for classes. For information regarding Veteran Tuition Deferments please call Veterans Services at 602-243-8369.
Step 4: Submit “Veterans Request for Benefits Form” and any other VA education applications and supporting documents not already submitted to South Mountain Community College Veterans Services, located in the Registration & Records Office.
Step 5: Verify enrollment, if required, with the VA Regional Processing Office each month by phone at 1-877-823-2378 or on-line at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/.
This process is for students who are either already using their benefits at South Mountain Community College and are continuing their education, or for transfer students from another college or university where they have already used VA educational benefits.
First Semester Transfer Students or Continuing Students Changing Degree Plans:
Step 1: Complete and submit the appropriate VA form to South Mountain Community College Veterans Services, located in the Registration & Records Office.
Required Supporting Documentation:
- Official Transcripts from any prior college or university attended either before, during or after period served in the armed service. These must be mailed directly to South Mountain Community College. Hand carried transcripts will not be accepted.
**REMEMBER: Use your claim number (SSN or VA Number) for all documents as this is how the VA finds will find veteran eligibility claims.
Recommended Additional Documents:
- Military transcript record mailed directly to South Mountain Community College. Transcripts can be requested directly from the individual branch of the service by mail or for certain branches on-line. Forms are available at the Veteran Services, located in the Registration & Records Office. Send request to:
Air Force
CCAF/DFRS
130 W. Maxwell Blvd.
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6613
Army
AARTS Operations Center
298 Grant Ave.
Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027-1254
Navy/Marines
Navy College Center, Code N211
VOLED Detachment
Center for Personal & Professional Development
6490 Saufley Field Rd.
Pensacola, FL 32509-5204
Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Institute (ve)
5900 SW 64th St, Room 235
Oklahoma City, OK 73169-6990
Step 2: Complete any required South Mountain Community College Assessment Testing and meet with an Academic Advisor. Appointments can be made with advisement by calling 602-243-8330.
Step 3: Register and make payment arrangements for classes. For information regarding Veteran Tuition Deferments please call Veterans Services at 602-243-8369.
Step 4: Submit “Veterans Request for Benefits Form” and any other VA education applications and supporting documents not already submitted to South Mountain Community College Veterans Services, located in the Registration & Records Office. Both transfer and continuing students using Chapter 31 benefits must submit or have their caseworker forward a 28-1905 to Veterans Services, located in the Registration & Records Office, each new term.
Step 5: Verify enrollment, if required, with the VA Regional Processing Office each month by phone at 1-877-823-2378 or on-line at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/.
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