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Degree Planning
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Transfer Planning
Career Planning
Financial Aid Appeal
Academic Dismissal
Graduation Application
Change of Concentration
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Provide Information on Federal & State
Benefits
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Assist with submitting Applications for
Veteran education Benefits
Provide Resources for obtaining pertinent documents
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Process Certifications for VA
Enrollment

~ Testing Center – CCC207
~ Veterans are Exempt
~ Highly Recommended to take
Math Portion
~ Used to Place Student in
Appropriate Level Math
Entire Assessment
- Reading, Writing, Math
- $32.00
- Math Portion
- $12.00
~ Math Advocacy Center – JH308
~ Highly Recommended if electing not to take TSI
~ Free on-site Assessment with
Instructor
~ Free Refresher Courses Available

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Schedule through your ACES Email
Choose Preferred Date & Time from
Availability
Advisor Receives Notification when
Appointment is Scheduled
Check-in at Vet Center – CCC110
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Degree Planning
Transfer Planning
Career Exploration
Financial Aid Appeal
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Academic Dismissal
Graduation Application

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Locate GPS in ACESACES
Login/Student/GPS
Locate Degree Plan According to
Catalog year
NVC/Academics/Degrees & Certificates
Utilize GPS & Degree Plan Together to select Courses
Ensure you meet Prerequisite Requirements
Ensure Registered Classes are in your
Degree Plan

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Log-in to ACES
Select “My Page” Tab
Select “Web Services”
Select “Student”
Select “Registration”
Select “Look Up Classes”
“Search By College”
Within the Advanced Search Screen you are able to view courses by Subject,
College, and Term
Selecting “Section Search” will provide course options according to your selected criteria

Veterans Educational Assistance/Waiver
Assistance Act of 2008 or any other federal law authorizing educational benefits for veterans. (SB297) TEC 54.058 (k) and (I)
Military member, spouse, and children must be eligible for benefits under the Federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance
Act of 2008 or any other federal law authorizing educational benefits for veterans.
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Print Name (Last, First) Social Security Number
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Home of Entry (State)
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Signature VA Representative Benefits: Yes No
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Term
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Statement of Intent
I, the above-named Student, seek benefits to which I am entitled under Texas Education Code, Section 54.058 (k) and (l), which read as follows:
(k) A person is entitled to pay tuition and fees at an institution of higher education at the rates provided for Texas residents without regard to the length of time the person has resided in this state if the person files with the institution at which the person intends to register a letter of intent to establish residence in this state and resides in this state while enrolled in the institution and the person:
(1) is eligible for benefits under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (38 U.S.C. Section
3301 et seq.) or any other federal law authorizing educational benefits for veterans;
(2) is the spouse of a person described by Subdivision (1); or
(3) is a child of a person described by Subdivision (1) who is 25 years of age or younger on the first day of the semester or other academic term for which the person is registering, except that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by rule shall prescribe procedures by which a person who suffered from a severe illness or other debilitating condition that affected the person's ability to use the benefit provided by this subsection before reaching that age may be granted additional time to use the benefit corresponding to the time the person was unable to use the benefit because of the illness or condition.
(l) In this section, “child” includes a stepchild.
By checking the appropriate box below, I affirm that I am:
□ A current or former member of the Armed Forces eligible for educational benefits available to veterans under federal law, including, without limitation, the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008;
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□ The spouse of a current or former member of the Armed Forces who is eligible for educational benefits available to veterans under
Federal law, including, without limitation, the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008; OR
□ The child or stepchild of a current or former member of the Armed Forces who is eligible for educational benefits available to veterans under federal law, including, without limitation, the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
By signing below, I affirm that I intend to establish my residence in Texas and that I will reside in Texas while enrolled at
Northwest Vista College.
Signature of Student: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ______________
(if Student is at least 18 years of age)
Signature of Student's Parent/Guardian: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________
(if Student is under 18 years of age)
I certify that I intend to establish my residence in Texas and that I will reside in Texas while enrolled at Northwest Vista College.
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Signature of Student
Residency Code: _______ Verification Code: _______Term: _______State: ______ Verified By: ______
(Rev. 090109 )
The Alamo Community College District is an EOE. For any special accommodations or an alternate format,
contact the Title IV Coordinator at (210) 208-8051.
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Student is identified as Out-of-State and is the Veteran or Dependent of a Veteran
Student is Eligible for Waiver as long as the
Veteran is Eligible for VA Benefits
Form requires indication of Benefits Eligibility and Vet Center Advisor Endorsement stating Veteran or Dependent meets
Waiver Eligibility
Processed with Admissions and Records
Residency must be Established within 12 months

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DD214 – Member 4 Copy (Unless Active Duty)
Copy of Military Transcripts
Letter/Certificate of Eligibility from VA
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NOBE for 1607, 1607
Request for Certification
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Must be Submitted Every Semester
Ch 30 & 1606 Must confirm monthly school attendance using Web Automated Verification
Enrollment (WAVE)
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If you are a Dependent using Ch 33 Transferred Benefits you will only need Letter/Certificate of Eligibility from VA

Student is Required to Complete and
Submit to Vet Center Advisor each
Semester to use Benefits
Form requires indication of Benefits to be used as well as Courses and total
Credit hours Registered
Processed with Vet Center Advisor
Carbon Copy provided to student serves as Receipt of Transaction

Provided to Student for Tuition and
Fees Exemption
Form Indicates number of Credit Hours used and what Percentage of Benefit
Processed with Business Office
Carbon Copy Receipt must be
Returned to Vet Center for VA
Reporting

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VA Form 29-1905 from VR&E Case
Manager
Ensure Enrolled Courses are taken at Home
Institution
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If you take courses at another Alamo
College you must obtain a VA Form 29-1905 for each Institution
Request for Certification
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Must be Submitted Every Semester
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VA Form 29-1905 is processed at the
Institution where you are taking courses

Provided to Student for Tuition and Fees
Exemption
Form Indicates number of Credit Hours used
Processed with Business Office
Carbon Copy Receipt must be Returned to Vet Center for VA Reporting

Student Must be Registered and Initiated
Certification Process
Provided to Student for Required course
Items NO earlier than One Week before the start of Classes
Form Indicates Courses and Required
Materials
Processed with Book Store

Requirements:
• Letter/Certificate of Eligibility
• Pay for Classes up Front
• Certify Enrollment each Semester
Offers Education and Training opportunities to eligible
Dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a Servicerelated condition or of
Veterans who died while on
Active Duty or as a Result of a
Service-related Condition
**Student receives monthly Stipend based on Credit Hours taken

o Hazlewood Application o Continuing Student Application must be Submitted every Semester o DD 214 – Member 4 Copy o Honorable/General Under
Honorable Conditions Discharge o Home of Record at time of Entry or
Place of Entry must be in Texas o Hours Used Report o VA Letter of Eligibility for GI Bill Benefits o Required if Veteran Served on or after 9/11/2001

Hazlewood Application
VA Letter of Eligibility for GI Bill Benefits
Continuing Student Application must be Submitted every Semester
Required if Veteran Served on or after
9/11/2001
DD 214 – Member 4 Copy
Honorable/General Under Honorable
Conditions Discharge
Birth Certificate, Adoption paperwork, IRS
1040 showing Dependency
Home of Record at time of Entry or
Place of Entry must be in Texas
Hours Used Report for Veteran & Student
Benefits available until Dependent turns 26 years old
Death Certificate if Veteran is deceased

Must be Accomplished any time
Changes are made to your Schedule
Provided to Student for Tuition and Fees
Exemption or to determine if student will incur a debt with the School or the VA
Form Indicates Benefit used and
Added/Dropped Courses
Processed with Business Office
Carbon Copy Receipt must be Returned to Vet Center for VA Reporting

12 Credit Hours = Full Time
9 Credit Hours = ¾ Time
6 Credit Hours = ½ Time
Flex I & II
6 Credit Hours = Full Time
5 Credit Hours = ¾ Time
3 Credit Hours = ½ Time
2 Credit Hours = ¼ Time
3 Credit Hours = Full Time
1 Credit Hour = ½ Time
**When it comes to being “Full Time” think # of Credit Hours NOT # of
Classes
Summer I & II
4 Credit Hours = Full Time
3 Credit Hours = ¾ Time
2 Credit Hours = ½ Time
1 Credit Hour = ¼ Time
Summer 8 Week
6 Credit Hours = Full Time
5 Credit Hours = ¾ Time
3 Credit Hours = ½ Time
2 Credit Hours = ¼ Time

Early Registration and Early Certification allows time for processing Resulting in Timely
Payments
Students must FIRST Register for Classes
Visit with a Vet Center Advisor each
Semester to Certify Enrollment – CCC110
Processing can take up to 8-12 weeks depending on Time of Year and Part of Term
Anytime you have a Schedule Change –
Add/Drop classes you NEED to Report the
Changes to a Vet Center Advisor

Out of state Fees will Apply if a Course is
Attempted 3 or More times
-3 Peat courses can be Certified however
VA will only cover In-state rates for Ch 31& 33
-The Student MUST pay the difference
Students using Ch 30, 35, 1606 & 1607 can still be Certified for a 3 Peat course however you will be responsible for paying the 3 Peat course tuition and additional fees
In-state Tuition will be covered by Hazelwood however you will be responsible for the
Additional Fees
6 Drop Rule: Texas Legislation, as of 2007, does not allow Student to Exceed 6 course
Withdrawals throughout their Undergrad
Courses Dropped after the Census date are considered a “Withdrawal”
The VA determines Student debt for Ch 31 &
33 and the Monthly Stipend will be Affected
For Ch 30, 35, 1606 & 1607 the Standard tuition refund Schedule remains in Effect and the monthly Stipend will be Affected
Students using Hazlewood that drop after the Census date will receive a “W” and the hours will count against their Hours Used but student will not Incur a debt

For Questions Regarding your Eligibility for Benefits:
~ www.gibill.va.gov
~ Education Hotline: 1-888-442-4551
~ Attendance Verification (Ch 30 & 1606):
1-877-823-2378
~ VA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
VONAPP to Obtain a Letter of Eligibility:
Takes Approximately 6 Weeks
~ https://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
Request for Joint Service Transcripts:
(Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard)
~ https://jst.doded.mil/smart/signin.do
Frank Tejada Clinic (Ch 31):
~ Address: 5788 Eckhert Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
~ Phone: (210) 699-2100
Hazlewood Resources:
~ http://www.tvc.texas.gov
Hours Used Report:
~ http://www.tvc.texas.gov/Hazlewood-Act.aspx
Veterans Hotline: 1-800-252-VETS
Austin HQ: (512)463-5538
Email: info@tvc.texas.gov
NVC Vet Center:
~ (210)486-4417
~ nvc-veterans@alamo.edu
Request for Community College of the Air Force Transcripts:
~ http://www.au.af.mil/au/barnes/ccaf/transcripts.asp

Vet Lounge-PH217
Computer & Printer Access
Snacks
Television
Access Disability Office-CCC204
Classroom Accommodations http://www.Alamo.edu/nvc/currentstudents/access-office
Vet 2 Vet Program
Mentor & Support for Campus Veterans
Facilitated by NVC Faculty & Staff
Transition Assistance http://www.Alamo.edu/nve/currentstudents/v2v
Mental Health Counseling
CCC204
Free Service
Short-Term Counseling
Career and Transfer Services
CCC200
Career Exploration & Planning
Resume Writing Services
Scholarship Information http://www.Alamo.edu/nvc/currentstudents/cats/
NVC Tutoring Labs http://www.Alamo.edu/nvc/tutoring/

Schedule Changes = Delayed Payments
Wait Times for Certification of
Enrollment can be up to 5 hours near Payment Deadlines –
Register Early & Certify Early to avoid long waits and delayed payments
Final Semester at NVC and Need additional courses to be Full Time?
Top Up – Can take additional courses outside degree in last semester to maintain Full Time Status
(Ch 30,33,35,1606 & 1607)
Vet Center Staff are Northwest Vista College
Employees – We do NOT work for the VA
Therefore information we can provide regarding your benefits is limited
We encourage your to utilize the Education Hotline for Questions pertaining to your individual Benefit
Have a Veteran Affairs Hold on your
Account?
~ Have I turned in all of my required documents?
DD214, Military Transcripts, LOE
~ Have I certified my Enrollment yet?
If you have already certified your
Enrollment for the semester a HOLD will be placed on your account to remind you to visit your Vet Center Advisor before making
Schedule Changes

Continued
General Walk-in Services CCC110 (Limit 20 minutes):
• Advising & General degree planning
• Transfer Planning
• Certification of Enrollment
• Change of Concentration
• Schedule Changes
• Information & Questions pertaining to required items for Certification
TSI Holds:
Visit Testing Center CCC207
Bring DD214
In order to Receive your Full Stipend you are required to attend at least one class on
Campus
Appointment Services (1 hour):
• Graduation Applications
• Financial Aid Appeals
• Dismissal Petitions
• Career Planning
• Degree Planning and Forecasting
• Transfer Planning
• Change of Concentration
Dropping a Class?
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Do you understand this may affect your VA benefits?
Admissions & Records may not require Military Transcripts but WE Do