Enrollment for Veterans
While veterans enroll at GCC just like other students, the Department of Veterans Affairs certification requires a little extra effort. Our office can help you get all the educational VA benefits you are due, and act as an intermediary between you and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Begin your enrollment process by following the Chapter information below, and applying for educational benefits at GIBill.va.gov.
Then visit the GCC Veteran Services Center for more assistance.
GCC Veteran Scholarships
How To Apply
Student Veterans may apply for the Dr. Phil D. Randolph Scholarship (MCCF) and the GCC Veterans Spirit of National Service Scholarship (MCCF) by completing a scholarship application. The Maricopa Community College Foundation non-profit scholarship organization is a database that matches your single, online application against all the scholarship offerings, including Veteran specific scholarships. To be matched to these two Veteran Scholarships, apply during the month of March (dates vary). Support Veteran Scholarship and Donate.
The SEE4VETS Math Success Scholarship Program is designed to assist military-affiliated students enrolled in MAT081 through MAT151 who are seeking a degree. Data shows that students enrolled in MAT108 - Tutored Mathematics, along with their regular math course, achieve greater academic success. The current GI Bill® does not provide funding for MAT108.
Student veterans selected for this scholarship program will have the full tuition for MAT108 and course fee(s) covered. If you attend MAT108 and complete the concurrent math class with a grade of B or higher, you will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card for the Campus Bookstore. You will also receive an invitation to a S.E.E.4VETS social event. Download the S.E.E.4VETS brochure for more information.
How To Apply
Complete the S.E.E.4Vets Math Success Program Application and return it to the Veteran Services Center. A completed application must be submitted each semester you are requesting the scholarship.
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a new or continuing military-affiliated student to Glendale Community College
- Be enrolled a minimum of half-time (at least 6 credit hours)
- Be enrolled in a developmental (MAT 08X or MAT 09X) or college-level math course through to MAT 151.
- Student veterans must be enrolled and attending a MAT108 no later than the second week of instruction.
- Student veterans must complete an application and be interviewed by an advisor assigned to the Veterans Service Center at Glendale Community College.
- For continuing awards of this scholarship, a student must successfully complete MAT108 and achieve a grade of B or higher in the current math class.
Chapter 30 Enrollment Guide
Chapter 33 Enrollment Guide
Chapter 33 (TOE) Enrollment Guide
The Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty, called "MGIB" for short, provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans for college, technical or vocational courses, correspondence courses, apprenticeship/job training, flight training, high-tech training, licensing & certification tests, entrepreneurship training, and some entrance examinations.
Veterans who entered active duty for the first time after June 30, 1985, are eligible for this program if they have:
- Served continuously for two years;
- Earned an Honorable Discharge;
- Earned a high school diploma or GED, or in some cases, 12 hours of college credit.
How To Apply
Apply online or complete VA Form 22-1990 at our office.
VEAP provides education and training opportunities to persons who enrolled and contributed to the program during active duty. Read more details about VEAP eligibility.
How to Apply
Apply online or complete VA Form 22-1990.
Voc Rehab is an educational assistance program that is available to disabled veterans who are in need of vocational rehabilitation. To be eligible, a veteran must have a service-connected disability qualifying him/her and be awarded by Veterans Affairs for this benefit.
Chapter 31 eligibility is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation Office.
How to Apply
Apply online and complete VA Form 28-1900
Chapter 35 Enrollment Guide
Chapter 35 Dependent's Standard Letter
Dependents (ages 18-26) or spouses of certain veterans may be eligible for up to 45 months of education benefits for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeships or on-the-job training if:
The veteran died while in service;
The veteran is permanently disabled as a result of service;
The veteran died as a result of a service-related disability.
How to Apply
Verify that your selected program is approved for VA training.
Apply online and complete VA Form 22-5490. Send it to the VA regional office with jurisdiction over the state where you will train. If you have started training, take your application to your school or employer. Ask them to complete VA Form 22-1999, Enrollment Certification, and send both forms to VA.
Chapter 1606/ 1607 Enrollment Guide
Chapter 30 31 1606 1607 Veterans Standard Letter (available in the Downloads Section at the top of this page)
The Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve program is available to Selected Reserve and National Guard members who enlisted, re-enlisted or extended enlistment after June 30, 1985.
How to Apply
Your unit will give you DD Form 2384-1, Notice of Basic Eligibility when you become eligible for the program. Apply online and complete VA Form 22-1990. If you have started training, take your application and your Notice of Basic Eligibility to your school or employer. Ask them to complete VA Form 22-1999, Enrollment Certification, and send all the forms to VA.
Read the VA Selected Reserve FAQ Website for more information.
Chapter 1606/ 1607 -Program has ended see web links below for more information.
Chapter 30, 31, 1606, 1607 Veterans Standard Letter - see downloads section
REAP provides financial educational assistance to certain members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty after Sept. 11, 2001.
See current payment rates or go to the VA REAP Website for more eligibility information.
Chapter 33 Veterans Standard Letter (available in the Downloads Section at the top of this page)
Students are eligible if they performed active duty service on or after Sept. 11, 2001. All Post 9/11 GI Bill® recipients registering for classes MUST complete a VA deferment (promissory note) at our office every semester in order to process future awards. and/or the certificate of eligibility.
To be eligible for benefits you must:
- Have a program of study leading to a degree or certificate;
- Register only for courses that are required for completion of your selected degree program;
- Complete and submit a certification request form each semester to the Veteran Services Office;
- Notify the VSC of changes in your schedule, change of program and change of address;
- Maintain satisfactory progress, completing at least 50% of your coursework with a 2.0 GPA each semester;
- Make your tuition payments before the purge date (see your My Maricopa Student Portal for these dates).
How to Apply
Apply online and complete VA Form 22-1990, and/or the certificate of eligibility.
For additional information see the Post 9/11 GI Bill® website.
The IT4VETS is a program offered in collaboration with SEE4VETS to assist Veteran students gain the education, skills, and certifications necessary to obtain and fill critical IT positions.
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Student must be a U.S. Military Veteran. This would include students in the Reserves or National Guard.
- Student must declare an IT Certificate or AAS Degree as their intended Program of Study.
- Student must be officially enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per semester at EMCC or GCC.
- Student must complete an IT4Vets Application with the EMCC or GCC Veterans Services Center to be eligible.
- Student can only receive up to $1500.00 in funding from the IT4Vets once per academic year and twice total over the course of their studies at EMCC and/or GCC. Second round funding would be dependent on the student demonstrating satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward their certificate or degree.
How To Apply
Complete the IT4VETS application online.
Additional Enrollment Checklists and Forms
Please see Downloads for additional Checklists and Forms
"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 website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.