Veterans - Getting Started

Getting Started

New Military Student Information (Ex-active duty and Current Reserves/Guards )

Note: Application for VA educational benefits does not constitute an application for admission to this institution. You must submit an NSCC Application for admission to the Admissions Office. If you have questions, please call (615) 353-3206.

Department of Veterans Affairs General Information: 1-800-827-1000 (Nashville, TN)
Department of Veterans Affairs Education Information: 1-888-442-4551 (Decatur, GA)

Your VA application includes the completion of the following documents:

First Time VA applicants

Application for Educational Benefits (VA 22-1990).

Copy of your DD-214 (Member Four Copy).

If currently drilling with the Reserves or Guard : Copy of Notice of Basic Eligibility ( DD Form 2384 ) From Reserve or Guard Unit Education Officer

Request for Certification (required to be submitted every semester).

Prior VA applicants

Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA 22-1995) students transferring to NSCC who have drawn VA benefits at another school.

Copy of your DD-214.

If currently drilling with the Reserves or Guard : Copy of Notice of Basic Eligibility ( DD Form 2384 ) From Reserve or Guard Unit Education Officer

Request for Certification (required to be submitted every semester).

If you are on active duty, you will not have a DD-214, but please be sure you have obtained all required signatures (Commanding Officer) on your Application for Educational Benefits (VA 22-1990).

New Dependent of Veterans Student Information

Your VA application includes the completion of the following documents:

First Time VA applicants

Application for Educational Benefits (VA 22-5490).
Request for Certification (required to be submitted every semester).

Prior VA applicants

Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA 22-5495) students transferring to NSCC who have drawn VA benefits at another school.

Program Pursuit

In order to receive VA educational benefits, all courses taken must count towards the graduation requirements in your VA-approved program (Degree or Certificate Major). Repeated (previously passed) courses from either transfer credit or courses taken at NSCC do not qualify for VA benefits. Additionally, any courses taken that do not count towards graduation credit in your program are excessive courses, and do not qualify for VA benefits. In most cases Remedial or Developmental courses are VA approved. top

Matriculation

The Department of Veterans Affairs considers a student to be matriculated when all the necessary documents for admission as a regular major-seeking student have been received by the Admissions Office. These necessary documents include the following:

Veterans & Reserves: DD-214 ( Member Copy 4)
Active Duty: DD-295 / DA-2586
Air Force: Transcript from Community College of the Air Force
Army: Military Training Transcript (AARTS)
Marines & Navy: Military Training Transcript (SMART)

You are required to matriculate by the end of the first semester/term of enrollment. Failure to matriculate will prevent continued enrollment at NSCC, and terminate the use of your Veterans Educational Benefits at this institution. top

Prior Credit Evaluation

The Records Office will evaluate all applicable matriculation documents for transfer credit. That portion of transfer credit, which applies directly to your specific program, will be awarded towards your graduation requirements. Awarded credit will shorten the length of your program accordingly. Previously earned credit, whether earned from another institution or military training, must be reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Once reported, prior credit is not required again unless new transfer credit is earned, or your degree program changes.

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		Getting Started New Military Student Information (Ex-active duty and Current Reserves/Guards ) Note: Application for VA educational benefits does not constitute an application for admission to this institution. You must submit an NSCC Application for admission to the Admissions Office. If you have questions, please call (615) 353-3206. Department of Veterans Affairs General Information: 1-800-827-1000 (Nashville, TN) Department of Veterans Affairs Education Information: 1-888-442-4551 (Decatur, GA) Your VA application includes the completion of the following documents: First Time VA applicants Application for Educational Benefits (VA 22-1990). Copy of your DD-214 (Member Four Copy). If currently drilling with the Reserves or Guard : Copy of Notice of Basic Eligibility ( DD Form 2384 ) From Reserve or Guard Unit Education Officer Request for Certification (required to be submitted every semester). Prior VA applicants Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA 22-1995) students transferring to NSCC who have drawn VA benefits at another school. Copy of your DD-214. If currently drilling with the Reserves or Guard : Copy of Notice of Basic Eligibility ( DD Form 2384 ) From Reserve or Guard Unit Education Officer Request for Certification (required to be submitted every semester). If you are on active duty, you will not have a DD-214, but please be sure you have obtained all required signatures (Commanding Officer) on your Application for Educational Benefits (VA 22-1990). New Dependent of Veterans Student Information Your VA application includes the completion of the following documents: First Time VA applicants Application for Educational Benefits (VA 22-5490). Request for Certification (required to be submitted every semester). Prior VA applicants Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA 22-5495) students transferring to NSCC who have drawn VA benefits at another school. Program Pursuit In order to receive VA educational benefits, all courses taken must count towards the graduation requirements in your VA-approved program (Degree or Certificate Major). Repeated (previously passed) courses from either transfer credit or courses taken at NSCC do not qualify for VA benefits. Additionally, any courses taken that do not count towards graduation credit in your program are excessive courses, and do not qualify for VA benefits. In most cases Remedial or Developmental courses are VA approved. top Matriculation The Department of Veterans Affairs considers a student to be matriculated when all the necessary documents for admission as a regular major-seeking student have been received by the Admissions Office. These necessary documents include the following: Veterans & Reserves: DD-214 ( Member Copy 4) Active Duty: DD-295 / DA-2586 Air Force: Transcript from Community College of the Air Force Army: Military Training Transcript (AARTS) Marines & Navy: Military Training Transcript (SMART) You are required to matriculate by the end of the first semester/term of enrollment. Failure to matriculate will prevent continued enrollment at NSCC, and terminate the use of your Veterans Educational Benefits at this institution. top Prior Credit Evaluation The Records Office will evaluate all applicable matriculation documents for transfer credit. That portion of transfer credit, which applies directly to your specific program, will be awarded towards your graduation requirements. Awarded credit will shorten the length of your program accordingly. Previously earned credit, whether earned from another institution or military training, must be reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Once reported, prior credit is not required again unless new transfer credit is earned, or your degree program changes. [Return to VA Homepage]