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 at www.gibill.va.gov or https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
  • Chapter 30, 33, 1606 &1607 —VA form 22-1990
  • Chapter 33 Dependent —VA Form 22-1990E
  • Chapter 35 and Fry scholarship —VA Form 22-5490
  • Chapter 31 Vocation Rehabilitation and Employment should meet with a VR&E counselor
• Electronically attach DD-214 to your application. Do this when applying online.
• Electronically attach any additional entitlement (e.g. Kicker or College Fund).

3.  Print out the submitted application and a copy of your DD-214.

• Bring these to your VA 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 Yellow Sheet when you add or change classes.
• You can find Yellow Sheet instructions on our HACC MVA Veterans Benefits Request Form (Yellow Sheet) page. 

6.  Submit for Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)

• 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.
• HACC will bill for the tuition with your approved FTA documentation. 
   

7.  Submit for Educational Assistance Program (EAP)

• EAP benefits are for 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, 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

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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.