U.S. Veterans Application Process

Review the requirements for eligibility to receive GI Bill Benefits at the Department of Veteran Affairs and apply by using the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP).

GI Bill Benefits Application in PDF Format

Veteran Administration forms are, at times a bit complex, requiring information you may not have close at hand. Below we have provided a link to each form in PDF format. This will allow you to read the form and gather any needed information prior to filling it out online.

• Application for VA Education Benefits - VA 22-1990
• Dependents’ Application for VA Benefits - VA 22-5490
• Request for Change of Program or Place of Training - VA 22-1995
• Dependents’ Request for Change of Program or Place of Training - VA 22-5495

Need Additional Assistance with your VA Benefit Forms?

• Veterans Administration FAQ's
• Toll-Free Numbers for Contacting VA
• Ask the VA a Question

The first step to enrolling in CCD is to create an account and apply online. Don’t forget to save your student identification number.

• The College accepts all students who are at least 17 years of age.
• There is no application fee.
• College Opportunity Fund (COF) pays a portion of your total in-state tuition and is eligible for undergraduate students. Simply apply for the COF on your admissions application (see the last question).

Required Enrollment Forms for Veterans

As a veteran, in addition to applying for enrollment to the College, you will need to submit the following pieces of information to the Veteran Service’s Office.

• Signed & Printed Copy of Your Application for GI Bill Benefits VONAPP
• Certificate of Eligibility
• DD 214 Member 4 Copy
• Official Copy of College and Military Transcripts
• Signed VA Online Enrollment Form
• Signed Online Notice of Student Responsibility Form
• Signed US Armed Forces Veteran Residency Requirement Waiver
• Signed Active-Duty Military Residency Requirement Waiver

You must submit an official transcript from any previous education obtained, including any Military Transcripts you might have. To request and submit Military Transcripts, learn more at the American Center for Education; otherwise, follow the directions below.

• Send official transcripts from your previous colleges or universities directly to the Office of Registration & Records Office (Campus Box 201, P.O. Box 173363, Denver, CO 80217) after you have enrolled in CCD.
• We cannot begin evaluating transcripts without having a student ID number on file. If you submit a transcript without a student ID, we place a hold until you are enrolled, which will delay your process.
• We accept transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions recommended by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and as specified by Colorado Community College System (CCCS) articulation agreements.
• We will evaluate your transfer credits on a course-by-course basis. You must have a grade of a "C" or better.
• Courses with a "Pass" or "Satisfactory" will only transfer if there is documentation on the back of the transcript showing that it is equivalent to a "C-" grade or higher.
• Graduate- and/or doctoral-level coursework will not automatically transfer into CCD. This will need approval by the Dean of the specific degree program. Contact our office with any questions you might have.

Veterans are eligible to apply for financial aid and receive your GI Bill. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is your application for all federal and state grants, loans, and work-study.

• Learn more about financial aid.
• CCD’s Educational Opportunity Center will help you apply for financial aid. Call 303.352.8746 to get assistance.
• CCD’s school code is: 009542
• Start early! The financial aid process takes four to six weeks.
• The FAFSA’s deadline is April 15.
• Apply for CCD scholarships.

Your student CCDConnect email account is the official means of communication between you and the College. At least once a week you should sign in to the CCDConnect web portal and view your registration, financial aid status, and check your email.

In general, students who have completed college-level English and math coursework at a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a grade of “C” or higher are exempt and do not need to take the placement test. Students with minimum ACT/SAT scores within the past five (5) years may also be exempt. However, if the English and math assessment requirements are not met through a transfer of credits you may need to provide unofficial/official test scores to the Testing Center or demonstrate college readiness through another means. 

All new first-time students must attend orientation before receiving advising. A hold will be placed on your account until you have attended an orientation session. Transfer students are encouraged to attend orientation.

Get the academic advising process started early! Your academic advising session is your opportunity to discuss educational plans and find out what classes you will start with at CCD. Please visit or contact the Academic Advising and Student Success Center to get connected with your academic advisor.

• Register early for the best selection of classes and times.
• Also, authorize CCD to apply your COF Stipend to your tuition bill through the Authorize COF link on CCDConnect under the Student Finance Tab. Learn more about COF.

Pay your tuition and fees in full at least one week before classes start.

• If you miss the payment deadline, you may be dropped from all classes and your original classes may no longer be available.
• Payment options are available, learn more at the Cashier’s Office.