• Initial Check for First Time Applicants

Generally, HCC cannot certify a new student until after the drop and add period ends for the term. The VA requires eight to sixteen weeks to process an award and begin payment. The amount of your monthly VA educational award may be prorated if necessary. All payments are retroactive to the beginning of the class. Note: Certifying Officials do not know the amount of any payment you are to receive. In order to get this information you must contact Veteran’s Affairs or go to their website.

• Mail and E-mail Correspondence

Utilization of VA Educational Benefits will generate a continuous stream of College and VA correspondence. All correspondence is important and should be read carefully upon receipt. Any misunderstandings or discrepancies should be brought to the attention of the HCC Admission Office/VA Representative immediately for clarification or correction when appropriate. We urge you to create and maintain a file for all VA and College correspondence. It is also recommended you keep a photocopy of each award letter received.

In addition, we ask that you provide your VA representative with a copy of any documentation that you receive from the VA. Enrollment certifications contain information about the classes you are taking. Pay particular attention to the dates and hours reported. If any information is incorrect, please notify the HCC Admissions Office/VA Representative immediately. (Notices of Change in Student Status are usually sent to the VA after an initial enrollment certification has been sent. These forms reflect a change in hours either as a result of purging, dropping a class or being dropped from a class by the instructor.) Please contact the VA Representative so the information can be explained or corrected.