Current and Continuing Students

How do I request Veterans Education Benefits each semester?

The student’s class schedule must be approved by the Veteran’s Services Coordinator each semester and reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs in order to initiate benefits. The student must formally request certification of enrollment to the Department of Veterans Affairs each semester with the Benefits Request form. Benefits payments are appropriated differently for standard semester length (16 weeks) courses than for nonstandard length courses. Enrollment in non-standard length courses may cause the Veterans Education Benefit amount to fluctuate throughout the semester For this reason, enrollment in full semester length courses is recommended.

I changed my classes after submitting the Benefits Request form. Do I have to do anything?

The student is responsible to notify the Veteran’s Services Coordinator via email (va.services@yc.edu) immediately upon any changes to their enrollment. Delays in reporting changes may result in the creation of an overpayment or underpayment.

Is there anything else I need to do to receive my benefits?

After eligibility is determined, students receiving Chapter 30, Chapter 30/34 Crossover or Chapter 33 Veterans Education Benefits must verify their enrollment on or after the last day of each month by web automated verification of enrollment (WAVE) at www.gibill.va.gov or by interactive voice response (IVR) at 1-877-823-2378. Payment will not be sent by the Department of Veterans Affairs until this verification has been completed by the student each month.

How do I pay for my tuition?

Tuition and fees are payable in full by the Yavapai College tuition payment deadline printed at the bottom of your schedule, regardless of your status as receiving Veterans Education Benefits. However a veteran student receiving Veterans Education Benefits has the option of using the interest-free Veteran Payment Plan to defer the cost of tuition, fees and textbooks if necessary. However, if you have been awarded enough other financial aid to cover the cost of your tuition, the payment plan is not needed.

To enroll in the Veterans Payment Plan

1. Go to my.yc.edu
2. Enter your username and password
3. Scroll to Fall 2009
4. Select "My Bills and Payments"
5. Select "Enroll in a Payment Plan"
6. Select "Fall 2009 Veterans Payment Plan"
7. Follow instructions to complete the plan.

For problems with the Veterans Payment Plan, please contact the Bursar's Office at 928-776-2138.

How do I pay for my textbooks?

The cost of textbooks purchased at the Yavapai College Bookstore may be added to your payment plan. Please call 928-776-2152 for information.

How do I change my degree or certificate program?

The student may change their degree or certificate program once during their time at Yavapai College. Subsequent requests to change program are reviewed on an individual basis and reported to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. The Department of Veterans Affairs is notified as to whether the new program will extend the student’s time at Yavapai College by twelve credits or more. The Department of Veterans Affairs will notify the student if the program change is not acceptable.

Please complete the appropriate form below and submit to Veteran’s Services Coordinator to initiate a change:

• Chapter 30,33,1606,1607 Form 22-1995
• Chapter 35 Form 22-5495
• Chapter 31 contact your VA Vocational Rehabilitation counselor