VA Education Benefit Certification Request Form

Request for Certification of VA Education Benefits

Students wanting to use their VA Education benefits must submit a VECR from EACH SEMESTER per U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs policies. Your enrollment cannot be certified and you will not receive VA benefits for the semester if you fail to submit a VECR. Requests must be submitted prior to the beginning of each semester.

• First time users must create a VA account and apply for benefits at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
• Once approved, provide a copy of your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) letter or Statement of Benefits letter (Chap 33 only) to the CCTC VA School Certifying Official (SCO).
• The U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs determines eligibility for all education benefits and programs. The VA will notify you of your eligibility. For questions about your application status please contact the VA Student Hotline at 1-888-442-4551.

Student Information

Requirements for VA Education Benefits

Submit a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) letter or a Statement of Education Benefits letter (Chap 33 only) to the School Certifying Official (SCO) if;

• It’s the first time you are using VA education benefits at CCTC
• It’s been over 3 years since your last CCTC request for VA certification
• Your information or benefit type has changed

• Changes to your enrollment*
• Change of program or place of training
• Add, drop or withdrawal from a course or program*

• For VA Chap. 30, 33 and 1606 – https://www.va.gov/education/verify-school-enrollment/
• For VA Chap. 35 – https://www.va.gov/resources/verify-school-enrollment-for-dea-benefits/