Veterans Affairs Chapter 31 - Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)

Using Your Benefits

• New Student
  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.
• Continuing Student
  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.
• Returning Student
  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.
• Guest Student
  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.
• Guest Student at Another Institution
  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.