How to Apply

Apply for education benefits online at www.va.gov/education. The VA will send back a letter called the Certificate of Eligibility once the application has been processed. This letter will provide information regarding which VA chapter a student is eligible for and how many months of entitlement they have to use.
Complete the Mitchell Community College application for admission.
Submit official copies of transcripts or records from high schools, or acceptable high school equivalency scores and official transcripts for all post-secondary schools attended.
Submit official transcript from Joint Services for military credit. Request transcript at https://jst.doded.mil/
Provide the Admissions and Records Office with service schools or tests which may be evaluated for credit.
Contact the Veteran Affairs Specialist to complete required paperwork for certification. The Veterans Affairs Specialist will need a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility on file.