| Applying for Admission and VA Benefits |
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| All students who plan on using Veterans Administration (VA) benefits at Hillsborough Community College (HCC) must complete the following steps: |
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1. Complete and submit an HCC on-line application . While there is a $20 non-refundable admissions application fee, for your convenience payment is not required until your first registration at HCC.
a. A VA student must be degree seeking; that is, planning to graduate with an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS) or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, College Credit Certificate (CCC) or Post-Secondary Adult Vocational (PSAV).
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| 2. Complete and submit the appropriate VA application for your eligibility category (see eligibility categories for a brief description, pp. 10). While it is recommended that you complete your application on-line at http://www.gibill.va.gov/, the VA will also accept paper applications which can be printed from the previously mentioned web-site. Submitting paper applications can extend the process by 6-8 weeks. |
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3. Submit transcripts.
a. A VA student must submit an official high school transcript or passing GED scores within 30 days after the start of the first term of attendance. If the official transcript has not been received within 30 days of the start date of the first term of attendance, the student will not be allowed to conduct any further registration activity at Hillsborough Community College until that transcript is received.
b. A VA student that has previously attended other post secondary institutions (college or university) is required to submit an official transcript from each institution attended within 30 days after the start of the first term of attendance.
NOTE: All transcripts must be received within 30 days after the start of the first term of attendance. Registration activity and VA certification will be restricted until transcripts are received.
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4. Determine college placement.
a. First time in college students (FTIC): (i) First time in college VA students must provide the college with a copy of SAT/ACT scores completed within the past two years or (ii) Complete the HCC College Placement Test (CPT).
b. Transfer Students (TRFR): (i) Transfer VA students must provide the college with a copy of their previously attended institution transcripts to determine the need for college placement testing.
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5. Register for and attend new student orientation.
All VA students are required to attend new student orientation. Students can register for available new student orientations in the test center after completion of their college placement test or at the information desk located in any campus Student Services Building.
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| 6. Register for classes. |
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| 7. Meet with a Campus VA Representative. |
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8. Bring a copy of the following documentation to your meeting wth the VA Representative (see documentation requirements for detailed information on documentation requirements for each VA program, pp. 15):
a. A copy of your Certificate of Eligibility or a copy of your application showing your VA application has been submitted,
b. A copy of your DD-214,
c. A copy of your notice of basic eligibility (NOBE) for all applicants coming in as an MGIB-SR, and
d. Purple Heart Kicker documentation.
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