Military & Veterans

New Students

New students at EPCC must complete the standard steps for admission to the college and an Application for Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits.

At the Student Services (Admissions/Intake) area you must:

• Complete the college admissions steps (To include testing.)
• See an Academic Counselor and obtain a degree plan.

At the Veterans Affair Office (VAO) you must:

• Speak to a VA Advisor.

(Expect to receive benefits in approximately eight weeks from the time you submit all necessary paperwork.)

Guest Student

First Time Guest Student

• Complete and submit EPCC admissions application.
• Bacterial meningitis vaccination — Submit your proof of immunization.
• Register for courses.
• Provide a Parent Institution Letter (PIL) from your home school to the EPCC VA Office. PIL must include the following information:
• Name and address of Primary School
• Name and address of Secondary School
• Student Name, ID#, SS#, or Claim #, Chapter and percent eligibility
• Program of Study
• Term

Only courses listed on PIL will be processed for VA Education Benefits.
Allow 48 hours for processing.

Returning Guest Student

• Register for courses.
• Provide a Parent Institution Letter from your home school to the EPCC VA Office. PIL must include the following information:
• Name and address of Primary School
• Name and address of Secondary School
• Student Name, ID#, SS#, or Claim #, Chapter and percent eligibility
• Program of Study
• Term

Only courses listed on PIL will be processed for VA Education Benefits.
Allow 48 hours for processing.

Academic & Military Transcripts

New students to EPCC that have used VA Benefits elsewhere MUST submit FA Form 22-1995 (veteran) or VA Form 22-5495 (Chapter 35 students).

The Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) requires that all previous educations and training be evaluated for possible credit. If you have ever attended any college or university, including non-accredited colleges and technical schools, you must provide official transcripts be sent to EPCC.

All veteran students must request Joint Service Transcripts be mailed to EPCC. You may request at Joint Services Transcript.

Advance Payment

Advance payment of benefits is available for Ch 30, 32, 35, and 1606 EXCEPT Ch 33, 1607

• Must have an Advance Payment Request form on file at school.
• Must be attending school at least half time.
• Must have a break of at least 30 days before the start of the term.
• VA must receive enrollment certification at least 30 days before classes start.

If student is eligible, he/she will receive an advance payment for the first partial month plus the first full month of enrollment.

For example, if enrollment starts on August 25th, the first payment will be for the period August 25th through September 30th. VA will sent the advance payment check to (EPCC) for student to pick up. Since GE Bill benefits are paid at the end of the month, the next payment for October 1st through October 31st will be issued in early November. In this example, student will not need to verify attendance until October 31st.

If student reduces enrollment or withdraws from all courses during the period covered by an advance payment, student will have an overpayment. This means student is responsible to repay the amount to the VA. If the amount of the advance pay check is incorrect, student must contact VA before cashing the check.