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New and Returning Military Connected Student
New students are classified as those who have NEVER taken courses at College of the Canyons.
All steps are required in order to use VA Education Benefits at COC:
- Complete COC Application for Term
- Create Canyons ID
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Apply for VA Education Benefits
- Submit Certificate of Eligibility for VA Education Benefits
- Schedule Appointment for VA Education Benefits Orientation or email Adam Wyland
- Complete COC Online Orientation
- Complete Assessment
- Submit ALL Official Transcripts
- Schedule Appointment with VRC Academic Counselor to Develop Student Education Plan
- Register for Courses on MyCanyons Student Portal
- Submit VP20 (Request for Certification) - Certification is NOT automatic
For returning student, all steps may not be applicable
Returning students have not attended College of the Canyons for a semester or more (fall or spring). Returning students MUST submit a new application to the college.
- Complete COC Application for Term
- Create Canyons ID if applicable
- Apply for Financial Aid if applicable
- Apply for VA Education Benefits if applicable
- Schedule Appointment for VA Education Benefits Orientation or email Adam Wyland
- Submit ALL Official Transcripts if applicable
- Schedule Appointment with VRC Academic Counselor to Develop Student Education Plan if applicable
- Register for Courses on MyCanyons Student Portal
- Submit VP20 (Request for Certification) - Certification is NOT automatic
The College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents benefit waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus. This program does not cover the expense of books, parking or room and board. For more information - Click Here
Steps for Getting CalVet Fee Waiver:
- Complete Application
- Submit Application to County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO)
- Submit CalVet Fee Waiver Eligibility Letter to Veterans Resource Center: In-Person or E-mail
- Complete Corresponding California College Promise Grant Application for SAME Academic Year