How do I access and use my Veteran's benefits?

1.  Contact HACC's Military and Veteran Affairs office (MVA).

• Set up an appointment to obtain information about Military and Veterans education Benefits eligibility.
• Hours vary based on semester and campus. View MVA hours and contact information.

2.  Apply for GI Bill® benefits.

• Apply online on the VA's GI-Bill® website
  • Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI-Bill® — Complete the VA form 22-1990 online
  • Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 — Complete the VA form 22-1990 online
  • Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 Dependents — Complete the VA Form 22-1990E online
  • Chapter 1606 - Selected Reserves — Complete the VA form 22-1990 online
  • Chapter 35 - Dependent Education Assistance — Complete the VA Form 22-5490
  • Fry scholarship — Complete the VA Form 22-5490
  • Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) - Review the VA's VR&E website and e-mail Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Masonis (HACC's VetSuccess Counselor on Campus (VSOC)) to discuss next steps and eligibility.
• Review all instructions carefully and upload appropriate documents as needed

3.  Take a Screenshot OR Print out the submitted application.

• Bring these to your HACC MVA briefing appointment or a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

4.  Meet with your academic advisor. Register for classes.

5.  Submit the Veterans Benefits Request form (Yellow Sheet) on myHACC.

• You need to submit a Yellow Sheet every semester. You must also submit a Veterans Benefits Request Form (Yellow Sheet) when you add or change classes.
• You can find Yellow Sheet submission instructions on our HACC MVA Veterans Benefits Request Form (Yellow Sheet) page or watch our YouTube video Yellow Sheet Guide. 

6.  Submit for Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) (for Active Duty, National Guard or Reserves only)

• FTA is for Army/Air National Guard and All Reserve forces.
• Apply for FTA each semester through your unit of assignment.
• Submit your approved paperwork to HACC's MVA team (e-mail us) the approval document).
• HACC will bill for the tuition with your approved FTA documentation.  
   

7.  Submit for Educational Assistance Program (EAP)

• EAP benefits are for Pennsylvania (PA) Army/Air National Guard forces.
• Apply for EAP benefits through PHEAA's website each year.
• Contact HACC's MVA every semester to confirm EAP status.
• When you submit your Yellow Sheet the MVA team will place a financial hold on your account.

8. Submit for Military Family Education Program (MFEP) benefits

• MFEP benefits are for eligible family members of PA Army/Air National Guard forces.
• Apply for MFEP benefits through PHEAA's website each year.
• Contact HACC's MVA every semester to confirm your MFEP status.
• When you submit your Yellow Sheet (Veterans Benefits Request Form), the MVA team will place a financial hold on your account.

9. Submit General Education Mobile Program (GEM) benefits

• GEM benefits are for eligible service members of the Air or Space Forces
• More information can be obtained on HACC's GEM dashboard or on Community College of the Air Force webpage
• If you are planning to use GEM, please contact HACC's MVA office to discuss additional details.  

Checklist for Veterans

Download a printer-friendly version of this checklist (pdf).

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 Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.