应用ing for Benefits

Please know that applying for your VA educational benefits can be a long process from start to finish. It is best to start the paperwork as early as possible to ensure that the processing of your benefits is complete well in advance of the start of each semester. Please use our step by step guide below:

  1. 在一般情况下, students may apply for benefits under one of the following chapters associated with VA educational benefits:

    2. For specific eligibility requirements associated with any of these chapters, please click on the appropriate links above.

    Students may also be eligible for state veterans awards or tuition assistance:

    • NYS VTA (经验丰富的s 学费 Award)
    • Note: If you are eligible for Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill ® at the 100% rate, or Chapter 31 - Voc Rehab you will not be eligible for state aid awards (TAP/VTA or DoD TA).
    • Armed Forces 学费 Assistance (TA):

      • Benefits paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, 义务服务, application processes, 和限制. The money is usually paid directly by the service branch to the college.
      • 每一个 军事分支 have information for their processes.
      • For other questions, please contact your unit.

  2. 应用 for your VA educational benefits:

  3. Once the VA processes your claim, you should receive a Certificate of Eligibility in the mail. (If you receive a denial letter and are unsure as to why, please contact the VA at 1-888-442-4551.)
    Bring your Certificate of Eligibility and DD-214 to the 经验丰富的服务 Office.
  4. 招生 - If you are a new student, 转学生, or re-admitting student, you should apply for admission to the college. 你可以 apply online or print out the application.

    • Request your official high school transcripts and/or GED scores and diploma.
    • Request your official college transcripts if you have attended another college besides MCC.
    • Request your 军事 transcripts:

    你可能 contact 招生 online or call 585-292-2200.

  5. Placement testing - If you are asked to take the placement test, you can look up the days and times the test is offered, as well as sample questions Testing Services site.
  6. Program Advisement and Registration - Once you are accepted, you can register with an 学术顾问 or the Department in which your major is held.

  7. Be certified for your benefits!

访问 the 经验丰富的服务 Office