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Chapter 31

Using Your Benefits

   

    1. Please make sure to complete the Getting Started steps
      Apply for Benefits; Request Military Transcript; Apply to COC; Apply for Financial Aid.
    2. Start using your VA Education Benefits
      In person by visiting the Veterans Resource Center. Must bring your eligibility paperwork (DD214 Member 4 or Service 2, and VA Form 28-1905)​.
    3. Academic Counseling  (recommended)
      Complete a Student Educational Plan (SEP) by booking an appointment with an academic counselor, in person, or by calling the Veterans Resource Center or Counseling.
    4. Register for Classes
      Online at www.canyons.edu/mycanyons or in person by visiting Admissions & Records.
    5. Request for Payment
      Once registered for classes, visit the Veterans Resource Center at Valencia Campus to submit a Veterans Request for Benefits form (VP20). If there is a change in the class schedule, complete a Veterans Notice of Change in Schedule form (VP30). 
      To avoid being dropped for non-payment, submit a copy of the VP20‒signed by VRC‒to the Student Business Office the same day as registration.
    1. Current VA Form 28-1905
      Make sure to submit a current copy of the VA Form 28-1905 to the Certifying Official.
    2. Academic Counseling  (recommended)
      Complete a Student Educational Plan (SEP) by booking an appointment with an academic counselor, in person, or by calling the Veterans Resource Center or Counseling.
    3. Register for Classes
      Online at www.canyons.edu/mycanyons or in person by visiting Admissions & Records.
    4. Request for Payment
      Once registered for classes, visit the Veterans Resource Center at Valencia Campus to submit a Veterans Request for Benefits form (VP20). If there is a change in the class schedule, complete a Veterans Notice of Change in Schedule form (VP30). 
      To avoid being dropped for non-payment, submit a copy of the VP20‒signed by VRC‒to the Student Business Office the same day as registration.
    1. Please make sure to 
      Apply to COC and for Financial Aid
    2. Current VA Form 28-1905
      Make sure to submit a current copy of the VA Form 28-1905 to the Certifying Official.
    3. Returning Student Advisement
      In person by visiting the Veterans Resource Center (by appointment only)​.
    4. Academic Counseling  (recommended)
      Complete a Student Educational Plan (SEP) by booking an appointment with an academic counselor, in person, or by calling the Veterans Resource Center or Counseling.
    5. Register for Classes
      Online at www.canyons.edu/mycanyons or in person by visiting Admissions & Records.
    6. Request for Payment
      Once registered for classes, visit the Veterans Resource Center at Valencia Campus to submit a Veterans Request for Benefits form (VP20). If there is a change in the class schedule, complete a Veterans Notice of Change in Schedule form (VP30). 
      To avoid being dropped for non-payment, submit a copy of the VP20‒signed by VRC‒to the Student Business Office the same day as registration.
    1. VA Form 28-1905
      Provide a VA Form 28-1905 for the period of enrollment.
    2. Guest Student Orientation
      In person by visiting the Veterans Resource Center (by appointment only)​.
    3. Register for Classes
      Online at www.canyons.edu/mycanyons or in person by visiting Admissions & Records.
    4. Request for Payment
      Once registered for classes, visit the Veterans Resource Center at Valencia Campus to submit a Veterans Request for Benefits form (VP20). If there is a change in the class schedule, complete a Veterans Notice of Change in Schedule form (VP30). 
      To avoid being dropped for non-payment, submit a copy of the VP20‒signed by VRC‒to the Student Business Office the same day as registration.
    1. Academic Counseling  (recommended)
      Check with an academic counselor the classes you want to take at another school.
    2. VA Form 28-1905
      Please consult a vocational rehabilitation case manager by calling 1 (800) 827-1000.