Veterans Affairs
The El Paso Community College Veteran Affairs Office proudly serves over 3000 service members, veterans and their families.
Our mission is to serve our students in the most effective and efficient way possible so they may achieve their educational goals. We welcome you and thank you for your service and your support of our current and former service members. The following link will help you decide what educational benefit best fits your situation.
Benefits Application Process
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:
(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.
Admissions & Registration Office
El Paso Community College
PO Box 20500
El Paso, TX 79998
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.
Documents
 | Advanced Payment Request |  | Certification Request - Student Responsibility Form |  | Hazlewood Act Exemption Application |  | Hazlewood Act Exemption Application For Continued Enrollment |  | Hazlewood Recertification Request |  | Non-Certification Request |  | Request for Change of Program or Place of Training |   | Texas Veterans Hazlewood Act |  | Tuition Deferment Request for Eligible Texas Veterans and Their Families |  | VA Checklist |   | Veteran Affairs Certification Request |
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