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/Place (if VA Educational Benefits were used at another Institution)
• Complete FAFSA Application (optional)
• Request Official High School/GED Transcript
• Request Official Transcripts from ALL previously attended Colleges (no waivers)
• Request Joint Service Transcript: https://jst.dod.mil/smart/signIn.do
• Request Air Force Transcript: http://www.au.af.mil/au/barnes/ccaf/transcripts.asp
• Prior credits must be used first if applicable to your Program/Major at GTCC.
• Take Placement Tests (if applicable)
• Complete Orientation
• Meet with an Advisor
• Register for courses only in your Current Program of Study at GTCC. (Any course substitutions must be approved in advance).
• Meet with GTCC Coordinator of Veterans/Military Services and provide a copy of your current schedule/registration
• Inform GTCC Military Coordinator of any changes to your registration
• Maintain minimum GPA of 2.0