Veterans Admission

Use this checklist if your are a veteran who has not used your VA benefit to go to college and are applying for the first time.

• Apply for Admission
• Apply for your VA Benefit
  • Helpful Links:
    • GI Bill^® Comparison Tool
    • Chart of Benefits & Payment Rates
• Complete FAFSA
  • For help with FAFSA, please make an appointment with our Educational Opportunity Center
• Turn in all transcripts
  • Questions about transcripts can be directed to our Records Department are 417-455-5697

(You will not be able to receive your benefit until all your official transcripts have been received by our Records Department)

• Take the Compass Placement Test
• Meet with an Admissions Advisor to:
  • Enroll in classes
  • Sign up for Start Smart
  • Get your picture taken for your Crowder ID
• Turn in the required Paperwork to the Veteran Services Office
  • DD 214
  • Orientation Form
  • Request for VA Certification (RVAC)
  • Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• Purchase books & prepare for classes
  • You can purchase books at our Bookstore and charge them to your student accounts.
    • Post 9/11 Benefits — Book stipends will be sent to your bank account and it is your responsibility to pay the Cashier’s office.
    • Vocational Rehabilitation — The Cashier’s office sends an invoice to your VA/VR counselor which includes books.

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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.