ATTENTION: 
The veteran education benefit system, VA Once, will cease to exist on February 24, 2023.
The new system for processing veteran education benefits, Enrollment Manager, will go live March 6, 2023.
Please keep this in mind when planning course registration and submitting Veteran Enrollment Certificates (VEC) forms in Etrieve.

Central Texas College is proud to assist veterans and military members in earning a degree or furthering their education. Veterans, dependents, and survivors of a veteran may be eligible for VA educational benefits. We are here to assist you. 

Please log in to Etrieve and apply by submitting your Veterans Enrollment Certificate (VEC).

If you are a new student attach the following to your VEC:

• Certificate of Eligibility for chapters (CH30, CH33, CH35, CH1606).
• VA 28-1905/Authorization number if  using Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
• Placed on a current Degree Plan evaluated by an academic advisor (students may request this via [email protected] or [email protected])
• A Parent Institution Letter from the parent school is required for Guest Students prior to approving enrollments.
• DD-214 member copy 4 (Veterans only)
• Transcripts (by close of the first semester)
• Kicker documentation (if applicable)
• VA 22-1995 or VA 22-5495 (must have if a transfer student, or change of education benefit)
• Must be registered at the time documents are turned in.
• NOBE (If using 1606)
• ALL CHAPTERS MUST PAY FOR TUITION AT TIME OF REGISTRATION UNLESS USING VETERAN READINESS & EMPLOYMENT (CH31) OR POST 9/11 (CH 33). THIS INCLUDES OUT OF STATE POST 9/11 STUDENTS, WITH OUT-OF-STATE FEES WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR YELLOW RIBBON.

All certifications are processed in order by the date received. High-volume enrollment periods (Fall/Spring) may take up to 30 business days for processing, not including holidays or weekends.

Post 9/11 students should visit the VA enrollment verification website for questions regarding the verification process, or call the GI Bill Hotline at 888-442-4551.

Each semester, you must notify the Office of Veterans Services of the courses in which you are enrolled, any dropped courses, or changes in your schedule. Failing to notify the VA office of these changes could result in the incurrence of debt from both the VA and CTC. Each time you register for courses, you must complete the CTC Veterans Enrollment Certificate. Contact information is provided at the bottom of the form.

To apply for your VA education benefits in your web browser type: www.va.gov

• CH 30 - Montgomery GI Bill ®

• CH 31 - Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

• CH 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill ®

• CH 35 - Dependents Education Assistance Program

• CH 1606 - REAP - Reserve Educational Assistance Program

School Certifying Officials COVID-19 FAQS - Education and Training (va.gov)