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Benefits

Applying for Benefits

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a military friendly institution.
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GI Bill Website

To recieve benefits, follow the steps below. to complete your benefits packet.

STEP 1 Apply for admission to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Click here to learn how to apply

STEP 2 Complete the Veterans Intake Form

STEP 3 Attach all required documents (see tables below for required forms)

STEP 4 Turn in completed packet to Veterans Services at the MGCCC location you plan to attend

STEP 5 Register for classes Click here for registration information.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an approved institution for the verification of veteran education benefits. More information regarding eligibility, entitlement and types of programs authorized for benefits may be obtained by calling the Veterans Administration Regional Office or by visiting the Veterans Administration Website.

The tables below describe the required documents in reference to benefit type. Once you have submitted all required documents to the Office of Veterans Services and you have been determined to be eligible for assistance, the VA Certifying Official will verify your enrollment. After verification, adding or dropping courses from your class schedule will affect your certification and eligibility status.

  REQUIRED FORMS FOR ENTERING FRESHMAN
Chapter 30 31 33
PRIOR ACTIVE DUTY
Chapter 1606 1607
SELECTED RESERVISTS
Chapter 35
DEPENDENTS
DD 214
Certificate of Release
from Active Duty
DD 214
Certificate of Release
from Active Duty
 
  NOBE 2384
Notice of Basic Eligibility
from Reserve Unit
 
Application 22 - 1990
from Veterans Service Office
Application 22 - 1990
from Veterans Service Office
Application 22 - 1990
from Veterans Service Office
Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
  REQUIRED FORMS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
Chapter 30 31 33
PRIOR ACTIVE DUTY
Chapter 1606 1607
SELECTED RESERVISTS
Chapter 35
DEPENDENTS
DD 214
Certificate of Release
from Active Duty
DD 214
Certificate of Release
from Active Duty
 
  NOBE 2384
Notice of Basic Eligibility
from Reserve Unit
 
Application 22 - 1990
from Veterans Service Office
Application 22 - 1990
from Veterans Service Office
Application 22 - 1990
from Veterans Service Office
Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
Application 22 - 1995
Request for a Change of Program
or Place of Training Form
Application 22 - 5490
Dependents' Educational Assistance
benefits
Application 22 - 5495
Request for a Change of Program
or Place of Training Form
Degree Check
from VA Counselor
Degree Check
from VA Counselor
Degree Check
from VA Counselor
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