1. Apply for VA Education Benefits (GI Bill®) 

• Online application for veterans: https://www.va.gov/education/
  • “Claim” you are making
    • First time using GI Bill®: Form 22-1990 “Application for VA Education Benefits”
    • To transfer your GI Bill® to MCC from another school: Form 22-1995, “Change of Program or Place of Training”
    • Application for Vocational Rehabilitation (VA service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher): Form 28-1900 Disabled Veterans Application https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/apply#employment
  • Note: The VA pays the GI Bill® by direct deposit. Have a bank routing number and bank account number on hand to complete the application.
• Qualify for more than one VA Program? Compare the benefits here: https://www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool/
• The VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) once processed (up to 30 days)

2. Request Military Credit Transcripts and previous official college transcripts. Most transcripts can be sent electronically.

• Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard transcripts: https://jst.doded.mil/
• Community College of the Air Force transcripts: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/
• If mailing paper transcripts is required, send to:

Transcript Evaluation
Muskegon Community College
221 S. Quarterline Road, Muskegon, MI 49442

3. Locate your DD-214 (Version: Member 4 or Service 2)

4. Set up an appointment to turn in your CoE and DD-214, and to complete final steps by contacting:

mccveteransoffice@muskegoncc.edu
Office of Student Success – Room 1055
231-777-0342

View the MCC Application Checklist

Schedule your appointment with the MCC VA Representative here: https://care-team.appointlet.com/s/veteran-benefits-support

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill