Questions Regarding Post 9/11 GI Bill

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MCC's Veterans Benefits

Muskegon Community College's Veterans Office would like to take this moment to thank all who have defended our freedom. The Veterans Office is here to service all veterans, veteran dependents/survivors, and Reserve/National Guard personnel.  There are several different educational benefits that may fit the needs of prospective students as well as our current students.  For additional information, stop by the Veterans Office or contact the coordinator at either 231.777.0236 or veterans@muskegoncc.edu .

Applying for Education Benefits

Applying for benefits the First Time, you will need to complete the following:

• Admission application to Muskegon Community College as a degree seeking student
• An eligibility letter based on a completed 22-1990 form - located at www.gibill.va.gov
• A copy of your DD-214 or NOBE (Notice of Basic Eligibility) and a pictured ID
• A completed request for military transcript
• A signed copy of theVeterans Responsibility Form
• Submitted copy of a Request for V.A. Certification
• Complete a FAFSA (Federal Application for Free Student Aid) online to possibly receive more financial aid
• Following Enrollment Checklist for first time students

Continued Enrollment re-certification

• Complete a Request for V.A. Re-Certification before the beginning of each semester attending.

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance

Contact the Veteran's Office at 231.777.0236/777.0342 or stop by room 106

Paying for classes

Even though veterans will be receiving money for taking classes at Muskegon Community College, it is still the veteran's responsibility to make payments until the funds are received from the various veteran programs.  Muskegon Community College has a payment plan using the ecashier.  If you have questions, contact 231.777.0236/ 777.0342 or stop by room 106.

Monthly Verification

• Self verification must be done on the last day of the month to receive pay for the previous month.
• This can be done by going to WAVE or calling 877.823.2378.
• Everyone drawing veteran educational benefits (except Post 9-11) has to do this step.

If you have questions about GI Bill benefits, visit the website of the Deparment of Veterans Affairs or call 1.888.442.4551

 Updated 10/14/09