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YAVAPAI COLLEGE CATALOG • 2015/16
ACADEMIC SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
For more information on Yavapai College Veteran Services:
Visit our website at:
www.yc.edu/veterans
District Office 928.717.7613 Toll free: 800.922.6787
Also, visit the VA’s website at: www.gibill.va.gov
Veterans Education Benefits
Individuals eligible to receive Veterans Administration (VA) education benefits including veterans, reserve and national guard members, or dependents must complete and submit all required VA and Yavapai College documents to the Veteran Education Services Office. Processing may take up to eight weeks, so early planning and class registration is highly recommended.
Students who have submitted the required documents for VA education benefits are eligible to sign up for an interest-free payment plan to defer the cost of tuition, fees and books. Students eligible for VA education benefits may also be eligible for other types of financial aid such as Pell Grant and scholarships and are encouraged to apply. Once initial required documents are submitted, a VA education benefits request form must be submitted each semester thereafter. Instructions pertaining to new and continuing VA education requests are available at www.yc.edu/veterans.
To receive VA education benefits, students must:
• Only enroll in applicable classes which satisfy declared program requirements at Yavapai College. Please note that special conditions in accordance VA and state regulations may be applicable to specific programs.
• Request official transcripts from all colleges, universities, technical schools, military training, and non-accredited institutions. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Yavapai College, Enrollment Services, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, Arizona, 86301.
• Maintain good academic standing in accordance with Yavapai College Standards of Academic Progress.
• Be aware that veteran education benefits may be required to be repaid to the VA for repeated courses.
• Immediately notify the Veteran Education Services Office of any enrollment changes to avoid debt owed to the VA.
• Be aware that varying course lengths can affect veteran education benefit payments and contact the Veterans Education Services Office to clarify how course lengths are required to be reported to the VA.
Veterans seeking to refresh or improve their academic skills should contact the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound Program (TRIO VUB) designed to prepare eligible veterans before enrolling in college courses. Free college prep courses include mathematics through pre-calculus, writing, reading, study skills, computers, and other core academic subjects. Visit the TRIO VUB website at www.yc.edu/vub for more details.
Yavapai College Scholarship Opportunities
Yavapai College offers a wide variety of scholarships based on athletics, academic performance, ethnic background, financial need, area of study, or other criteria. Scholarship awards range from $100 to $4000. To apply for the majority of scholarships, only one application form is required. The YC Foundation application is available beginning January 5th by logging onto the YC website and selecting My Services, Students, My Financial Aid. The deadline is April 1. For detailed information regarding Yavapai College and other scholarship opportunities, students may visit our website at www.yc.edu/financialaid.
Payment Plan
Yavapai College offers an interest-free, automated monthly payment option with Nelnet Business Solutions to help you meet your educational expenses. There is a non-refundable $25 application fee required per semester. Payments can be set up through automatic withdrawals from your checking or savings account or can be charged to a credit card account. This is available by logging onto the YC website and selecting My Service, Students, My Bills and Payments, Payment Plans. Contact the Business Office or Financial Aid Office for additional details.
www.yc.edu
Search for private scholarship information at:
www.yc.edu/financialaid www.fastweb.com www.saltmoney.org
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