New Military Students

For the purposes of clarity the term “new military students” are those who have not used VA Education Benefits before at any institution of higher education. If you have attended any other institutions using your VA Education Benefits your process is slightly different as you will not need to complete an application to begin using the benefits. We simply ask that you come into the Military Affairs Center and we will help you to transition your benefits. If you are a new military student please follow the following steps.

1. Select the Craven Application for Admission to begin your application.
2. Take the Academic Tests required for enrolling in classes.  To schedule your test, please call the Admissions Office at (252)638-7200 or email admissions@cravencc.edu.
3. Transfer Credits from Other Colleges. For a printable transcript request form, please select Requesting Transcripts from other colleges and/or high schools. Use this new link:  http://cravencc.edu/admissions-procedures/
4. Request official Joint Services Transcript from https://jst.doded.mil/ . Forward to Craven Community College.
5. Apply for Financial Aid with the FAFSA form.  Most CCC Military students apply with FAFSA in order to determine eligibility for Federal Pell Grants. You are able to use this funding in conjunction with your VA Education Benefits. If you need more information before applying call the VA Certifying Official or CCC Financial Aid Office.
6. Apply for the appropriate chapter of Veterans Benefits via Form 22-1990 online.
   You will only have to fill this out ONE time. At this time, you may be asked to fax your DD-214 to the VA. For Survivors/Dependents, you need to apply for benefits via Form 22-5490.
7. Provide the VA Certifying Official with a copy of your current schedule.  This needs to be completed every semester to receive your benefits.
8. For students receiving benefits under Chapters 30, 1606 and 1607, they are required to verify their enrollment every month. This can be done by calling 1-877-823-2378 or going to the WAVE system.
9. Certificate of Eligibility (COE) provided by the VA via mail once the application for benefits has been completed. (Usually received between 4-6 weeks after application is submitted.)
10. Request Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the Veterans Affairs atwww.gibill.va.gov/apply-for-benefits/.(Usually received via mail between 4-6 weeks after application is submitted.)  Give a copy to the VA Certifying Official.

 

 

Continuing Military Students

1. Enroll in classes.  Your classes must follow the degree plan you have specified with the VA.
2. Provide the VA Certifying Official with a copy of your current schedule.  This needs to be completed every semester to receive your benefits.
3. For students receiving benefits under Chapters 30, 1606 and 1607, they are required to verify their enrollment every month. This can be done by calling 1-877-823-2378 or going to the WAVE system.