Steps to a Successful Veterans Experience

Your successful veterans experience at GTCC can happen by following these important steps to apply, receive, and maintain eligibility to receive VA educational benefits to attend GTCC:

• Complete a GTCC admissions application.
• Apply for veterans educational benefits.
• Complete VA Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training (if VA Educational Benefits were used at another Institution).
  • Complete VA Form 22-5495 if you are a Chapter 35 (DEA) student only.
• Complete FAFSA application (optional).
• Request official high school or GED transcript.
• Request official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges (no waivers).
• Request joint service transcript: https://jst.doded.mil/official.html.
• Request Air Force transcript: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/Display/Article/803247/community-college-of-the-air-force-transcripts/.
• Prior credits must be used first if applicable to your program/major at GTCC.
• Take placement tests (if applicable).
• Complete mandatory orientation for new students.
• Meet with an advisor.
• Register for courses only in your current program of study at GTCC. Any course substitutions must be approved in advance.
• Submit to the VRC office a copy of your current schedule and required forms.
• Inform VRC office of any changes to your registration.
• Maintain minimum GPA of 2.0.