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Veterans

Veterans

Muskegon Community College is grateful to the veterans who have kept our nation and others safe. Our Veterans Office serves all veterans, veteran dependents/survivors, active duty and Reserve/National Guard personnel. An accredited two-year college, MCC strives to make our veterans’ transition to college as smooth as possible and to equip them with the knowledge and skills to attain their educational and career goals.

Book an Appointment with the MCC VA Representative

Steps to Get Started

Veterans Benefits (GI Bill<sup>®</sup> & Voc Rehab)

Steps for Veterans Benefits (GI Bill® and Voc Rehab)

1

Apply for VA education benefits (GI Bill®)

Find the online application for veterans here.

  • “Claim” you are making
    • First time using GI Bill®: Form 22-1990 “Application for VA Education Benefits”
    • To transfer your GI Bill® to MCC from another school: Form 22-1995, “Change of Program or Place of Training”
    • Application for Vocational Rehabilitation (VA service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher): Form 28-1900 Disabled Veterans Application

  • Note: The VA pays the GI Bill® by direct deposit. Have a bank routing number and bank account number on hand to complete the application.
  • Qualify for more than one VA Program? Compare the benefits here.
  • The VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) once processed (up to 30 days).

2

Request military credit transcripts and previous official college transcripts. Most transcripts can be sent electronically.

Most transcripts can be sent electronically.

3

Locate your DD-214

(Version: Member 4 or Service 2)

4

Set up an appointment to turn in your CoE and DD-214 and to complete final steps by contacting:

mccveteransoffice@muskegoncc.edu
Office of Student Success – Room 1055
(231) 777-0342

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

View the MCC Admissions Checklist
Reserve & National Guard Education Benefits

Steps for Reserve and National Guard Education Benefits

1

Apply for VA Education Benefits (Montgomery GI Bill® – Select Reserve)

Find the online application for veterans here.

  • “Claim” you are making:
    • Ch 1606, “Montgomery GI Bill – Select Reserve”
  • Note: the VA pays the GI Bill® by direct deposit. Have a bank routing number and bank account number on hand to complete the application.
  • Qualify for more than one VA Program? Compare the benefits here.
  • The VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) once processed (up to 30 days)
2

Request Military Credit Transcripts and previous official college transcripts.

Most transcripts can be sent electronically.

3

Locate your DD-214

(Version: Member 4 or Service 2)

    • National Guard: Apply for State Tuition Assistance here.
      • You have up to $6,000 per academic year (Fall, Winter & Summer semesters).
      • Each Fall semester, a new academic year and new $6,000 limit begin.
      • Application must be complete within 14 days of the semester start date.

    • Spouses of active duty or reserve service members (ranks E-1 to E-5): Please ask about My Career Advancement (MyCAA) or call 1-800-342-9647.

4

Set up an appointment to turn in your CoE and DD-214 and to complete final steps by contacting:

mccveteransoffice@muskegoncc.edu
Office of Student Success – Room 1055
(231) 777-0342

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

View the MCC Admissions Checklist
Spouses, Dependents & Survivors of Veterans Benefits

Benefit Steps for Spouses, Dependents and Survivors of Veterans

1

Apply for VA Education Benefits (Chapter 35 or Post 9/11 GI Bill®)

  • Application for Chapter 35 for Spouses, Dependents & Survivors of deceased/disabled veterans can be found here.
    • First time application: Form 22-5490, “Application for Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance”
    • To transfer your benefits to MCC from another college: Form 22-5495, “Dependents’ Request for Change of Program or Place of Training”
  • Online application to use a Post 9/11 GI Bill® that has been transferred to you
    • Form 22-1990e: “Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits”
  • Note: the VA pays the GI Bill® by direct deposit. Have a bank routing number and bank account number on hand to complete the application.
  • The VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) once processed (up to 30 days)
    2

    Request previous official college transcripts.

    Most transcripts can be sent electronically.

    3

    Locate the veteran’s form DD-214

    (Version: Member 4 or Service 2)

    4

    Set up an appointment to turn in your CoE and DD-214 and to complete final steps by contacting:

    mccveteransoffice@muskegoncc.edu
    Office of Student Success – Room 1055
    (231) 777-0342

    GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

    View the MCC Admissions Checklist

    Do you have questions on veteran benefits beyond education?

    Visit www.michiganveterans.com or call 1-(800) MICH-VET.

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