G.I. Bill

The Veteran’s Affair Office offers assistance and information to Veterans and eligible dependents regarding VA Educational Benefits. The VA Representative is in the Student Service and Administration Building in the Admissions and Records Office.

For information regarding eligibility, application for benefits, enrollment verifications, and frequently asked questions, please visit the Dept of Veteran’s Affair website at www.gibill.va.gov

During the Summer semester Tonia is available to see veteran’s using their educational benefits Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.;Friday -closed . Pleae call Tonia Arias at (805)986-5844 during her office hours.

Veterans and eligible dependents must complete the steps outlined below to start using their G.I. Bill. Please download the packet on step 3.

Step 1  Complete our online application for admission at www.oxnardcollege.edu/apply.

• Scroll to the bottom of the page. Begin application to Oxnard and submit.
• You will receive 2 emails. First, that you application was received.   Secondly, a link to set up your MyVCCCD student account for registration.
• If you do not receive a second email within an hour of submitting your application, contact the Admissions Office for the status of your application at (805)986-5810.

Step 2     Apply for VA Benefits online at www.gibill.va.gov  

• Use the comparison chart when determining VA benefits.
• If you have any questions regarding VA Benefits, contact VA at (888)442-4551.
• VA Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (central time).

Step 3   Make an appointment with the VA Counselor

• Download VA Packet
• As soon as you receive the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) letter from the VA, call Counseling at 805-986-5816 to set up an appointment for an Ed Plan. Please bring transcript and/or DD214 or any other discharge documents.
• If you have attended any other colleges, you must meet with a Veterans Academic Counselor so that an Educational Plan can be prepared. Bring DD14, transcripts.

IMPORTANT: Veterans that have attended other colleges can use an unofficial transcript for the initial counseling appointment. Please submit an official transcript to the admissions office shortly thereafter.

• If you have NOT attended any other colleges, you may begin to select your classes.
• AA/AS General Education requirements can be viewed online through our college catalog.
• You must see the VA Counselor every semester for VA payment approval.

STEP 4      Register for classes online at MyVCCCD

• All registration fees must be paid at the time of registration.
• Registration will not be complete unless the fees are paid in full.
• Financial Aid is available. Please apply for a California Fee Waiver as soon as possible.
• Payment plans are available through MyVCCCD.      

STEP 5      Sumbit all paperwork to the VA representative in the Admissions and Records Office

• VA Representative SUMMER Office Hours

  Day of Week	Hours
  Monday, Tuesday & Thursday	9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  Wednesday	9:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Friday	closed

   
• All documents must be submitted directly to the VA representative.
• Certificate of eligibility letter (COE) and DD214 and/or any other discharge forms
• Veteran’s Ed Plan from the VA Counselor
• Veteran's Packet

The current class schedule is available online at www.oxnardcollege.edu/schedule
You may also be eligible for additional monies through Financial Aid. Please call (805)986-5828.
Scholarship process and deadlines please call (805)986-5889.