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Yavapai College Catalog • 2014/15 ACADEMIC SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES
Veterans Education Benefits
Veterans, reservists, or dependents eligible to receive Veterans Administration (VA) education benefits must complete and submit all required VA and Yavapai College documents to the Financial Aid/ Veteran Services Office. Instructions are available at www.yc.edu/veterans- select New Applicant Instructions. Processing can take up to eight weeks, so early planning and registration is highly recommended. Students who have submitted the required documents are eligible to sign up for an interest-free payment plans to defer the cost of tuition, fees and textbooks. Students eligible for VA education benefits may also be eligible for other types of financial aid (Pell Grants, scholarships, etc.) and are encouraged to apply.
Once start-up requirements have been met, VA benefits must be formally requested each semester with the Benefits Request form available at www.yc.edu/veterans select Semester MUST DO List #5. To remain eligible for benefits, students must:
• Pursue VA eligible program of study at Yavapai College. at Yavapai College. VA educational benefits are only applicable to classes which satisfy declared program requirements.
• Request official transcripts from all post-secondary training previously attended, includ- ing military training, be sent directly to Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, Arizona, 86301.
• Maintain good academic standing at Yavapai College in accordance with the College’s Standards of Academic Progress.
• Notify the Veteran Services office immediately of any enrollment changes to avoid overpayment of benefits.
• Remember that standard-length (15 week) semester credits are weighed differently from credits which are in session for different periods (including open entry, independent study, and accelerated or short-term classes). Students should speak with a Veteran Services Advisor to determine how a change in classes will affect their benefit payments.
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. Application is available on the student portal at www.myyc.edu. Sign in and click on My Financial Aid. The deadline is April 1. For detailed information regarding Yavapai College and other scholar- ship opportunities, students may visit our website at www.yc.edu/financialaid.
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For more information on Yavapai College Veteran Services:
Visit our website at:
www.yc.edu/veterans
Prescott/Verde: 928.717.7613
Toll free: 800.922.6787
For more information on VA Education Benefits:
Visit the VA’s website at:
www.gibill.va.gov
Search for private scholarship information 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 at www.yc.edu/businessoffice. A Yavapai College ID and PIN are required. Contact the Business Office or Financial Aid Office for additional details.
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