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Veteran Students Checklist

Congratulations on taking steps
toward your educational goals
at Los Angeles City College.

You are considered a student veteran if you are participating in the Veteran’s program at LACC because you (or the appropriate family member) served in the U.S. Armed Forces and are eligible to file a benefits claim for the Montgomery GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Selected Reserve, Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), Dependent Veterans or V.A. Vocational Rehab.

Learn More About the Veterans' Resource Center At LACC

Below are the steps that will guide you in obtaining and submitting all required documents for VA Certification and registration at LACC.

Step 1: Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility Letter.

This is sent to your mailing address after you have applied for your VA educational benefits online at: www.ebenefits.va.gov

Step 2: Applications for Admission and Financial Aid

FOR ADMISSION
Complete the FREE LACC online application

FOR FINANCIAL AID
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
FAFSA is also available at each of our college campuses.

To be eligible for various grants, you must submit your form by March 2.
To learn more, please contact the Financial Aid Office or via email at finaid@lacitycollege.edu.

Step 3: Attend Orientation

New students must attend orientation in order to receive priority registration.

Complete either an Orientation online through the Student Information System
OR
complete orientation in-person by scheduling an appointment.

Step 4: Assessment & Course Placement

You will automatically placed into a Math and English Course based on the information provided in your application. Please visit the Assesment Office for more information about the course placement process.

For students planning to enroll in ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, schedule an appointment to take the ESL assessment test. A test schedule is available.

Step 5: Obtain a copy of your Educational Plan

You can obtain this by meeting with the Veterans Educational Counselor at LACC's Veterans Resource Center located in the Student Union, Room 218.

Step 6: Register for Classes

Once you have completed Orientation, Assessment and created an educational plan, you are ready to register for classes. Log in to MyCollege.laccd.edu to begin registering for classes

Please click here for information and tutorials on how to REGISTER FOR CLASSES, and use the new services offered by this system.

Step 7: Obtain a Registration Receipt

This can be picked up at the Business Office (Student Services Building, Second Floor) after you have registered for classes.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MAY STILL OWE FEES AFTER CERTIFICATION*

Step 8: Pay Fees if Necessary

Your enrollment will be cancelled for some or all of your course(s) unless payment is made in full by the due date. This due date is posted in your student portal for easy reference.

Fees can be paid online with a credit or debit card. Cash, money orders, and USD cashier’s check payable to Los Angeles City College may be delivered in person to the Business Office located in the Student Services Building, Second Floor.