Veterans Center

Chapter 30, 33, 1606, 1607, or 35 - Apply with the Veterans’ Affairs Office(VA) - Form 22-1990

• Apply online

Note : Within 2-4 weeks, the VA will send you two copies of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Bring one of the two copies to RCC Veterans Services. 

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Chapter 30, 33, 1606 or 1607

• Transfer your benefits to be used by turning in Form 22-1995 to RCC Veterans Services.
• Forms can be found at https://www.va.gov/vaforms.

Chapter 35

• Transfer your benefits to be used by turning in Form 22-5495 to RCC Veterans Services.
• Forms can be found at https://www.va.gov/vaforms.  

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• First-time college students, transfer students, and returning students Apply Online
• Students may apply for Financial Aid
  • For further information, visit the Student Financial Services website or contact Student Financial Services at (951) 222-8710 
• First-time college students and returning students will complete their Placement Survey in MyPortal for appropriate placement in Math and English classes.
• Login to MyPortal
• First-time college students may do an Online Orientation and First Semester Ed Plan via MyPortal
  • For further information regarding the application process please contact the Outreach and Welcome Center
• Activate your RCCD email account 
• Veterans are eligible for priority registration for four years after being discharged from active duty. To obtain a priority registration date, Veterans must take a copy of their DD214 Member 4, to RCC Veterans Services; in person or via email to veterans@rcc.edu.
• If you do not have a copy of your DD214, you can request yours here

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Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions must be sent to RCC. Official electronic transcripts may be sent to admissionsriverside@rcc.edu.

Official transcripts may also be mailed to:
Riverside City College - Incoming Transcripts 
4800 Magnolia Ave 
Riverside, CA 92506 

For further information concerning transcripts procedures please visit RCC transcripts website.

Note: Before your enrollment can be certified, all prior credit must be evaluated. Transcripts must be official, sealed and less than 90 days old. 
 
Transcripts Required: 

• Military transcripts (Army, National Guard, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard) 
• All other College or University transcripts 
• High School transcripts for certain educational plans 

Military Transcript Request Forms*: 

• AARTS (Army or National Guard)
• SMARTS (Navy or Marines)
• CCAF (Air Force)
• Coast Guard

* Include the RCC address on transcript requests and send your request to the address or the fax number on the form. 

TRANSFER EVALUATION SYSTEM (TES)

The Transfer Evaluation System site includes information for public view on transfer articulations including American Council on Education (ACE) for Military Articulation to Riverside City College (RCC). Although Riverside City College has made this available for public use, the database does not take the place of a counselor and proper student advising. 

Check That RCC Received Transcripts 

Check via WebAdvisor (under transcripts received) to see if all transcripts have been received by the college. 

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Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Riverside City College Financial Aid school code 001270.

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RCCD Student Email will provide you important notices from the Veterans Resource Center.

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• Be prepared to share your VA approved intended 'Program of Study'.
• College articulation agreements can be found at www.assist.org or
• A list of VA approved programs is available to view at www.gibill.va.gov ™
• Some military specialties are approved to received RCC credit for courses/trainings that occurred while in the service, make sure to speak with your VRC Counselor about this opportunity. Please submit the Credit for Prior Learning Form.
  • Once complete, the form is to be emailed to Evaluations@rcc.edu

To schedule a VA Counseling appointment, contact the VRC at 951-222-8607 or email at veterans@rcc.edu

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• When registering for classes refer to your copy of the VA SEP.  Only required classes listed are payable by the VA.  
• Students register for classes via MyPortal or EduNav on or after their assigned registration date and time (View registration dates on MyPortal)
• Once enrolled in classes, fill out a Statement of Responsibility Form
  • This form is also available at RCC Veterans Services and must be completed by the student each semester to request benefits
  • Turning in this form immediately upon registering for classes will prevent Veterans from being dropped for non-payment
  • The SOR informs the RCC VA Certifying Officials of your intent to use benefits for the semester to process you through the VA for accurate usage of benefits.
• Veterans Services will submit the enrollment certification to the VA for required courses only, please be mindful of your units as it will affect your benefits. 
• At the end of every month, Chapter 30, 1606, and 1607 students must call (877) 823-2378 or go to http://gibill.va.gov/resources/verify_attendance/ to verify enrollment and receive payment. 
• Note: Chapter 33, 33-TR, and 35 do not verify enrollment but dependents may call 1-888-GIBILL-1 for certification status

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• To change your program of study, you must fill out Form 22-1995 (Chapter 30, 33, 1606, and 1607) or Form 22-5495 (Chapter 35). 
  • Forms can be found - Form 22-1995 and Form 22-5495 
• Turn the 22-1995 or 22-5495 in to RCC Veterans Services. Contact the Veterans Resource Center at 951 222-8607 or email at veterans@rcc.edu to schedule an appointment. 
• Call 888-GIBILL1 (442-4551) for questions regarding pay, the Certificate of Eligibility, or VA Benefits.
• Check your RCCD email!

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Certifying officials have 30 days to certify completed and accurate requests, in accordance to Veterans Affair Rules and Regulations.

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You are required to submit a SOR every term/semester that you plan to collect benefits. Turning this in immediately once you enroll in classes, allows the college to certify you for your courses and prevents you from being dropped for non-payment. While informing the RCC VA Certifying Officials to process you through the VA for accurate usage of benefits.

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You are responsible to immediately notify Veterans Services of any changes to your schedule. Failure to do so may affect your monthly payments.Back to top

You can check on your certification status via the WAVE website Back to top

All prior credit must be evaluated before a Veteran can collect educational benefits at the college. Veterans are not able to receive payment for a course that has previously been successfully completed or that is not required on their VA Student Educational Plan (SEP). Also, a VA SEP cannot be prepared until all transcripts are submitted.Back to top

You should meet with a counselor each semester to review your VA Student Education Plan and remaining classes. To schedule a VA Counseling appointment, contact the VRC at 951-222-8607 or email at veterans@rcc.eduBack to top

A VA SEP is a Student Educational Plan that is prepared by a Veterans’ Counselor for Veterans. This form lists the courses that are needed or have already been completed for a VA approved program. The VA will only pay a beneficiary required courses listed on the VA SEP. In other words, students will only be eligible for payment if registered for courses from the list.Back to top

To change your major you will need to submit Form 22-1995/5495 to Veterans Services. You will need a new VA Student Educational Plan (SEP) and be prepared for your new program of study.Back to top

Yes, RCC has a VA Work Study Program, on occasions there are positions available for VA work study. Please contact RCC Veterans Services at (951) 222-8607 for more information.Back to top

You can also apply for financial aid via https://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. For more information, please refer to Student Financial Services website or contact (951) 222-8710.

Scholarships may also be available to Veterans through RCC Financial Aid please contact financial aid for scholarship information.

RCC TRIO program is partnered with our RCC Veterans Department to assist students and may on occation have financial assistance. Please contact RCC TRIO Program for more information.

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A Parent School Letter (PSL) is required in order to collect benefits for courses taken while concurrently enrolled at another college. If you plan to maintain RCC as your primary school, Veterans Services can create the PSL. You will need to provide the course descriptions and amount of units. Once this information has been received and the course(s) will be reviewed by our RCC Veterans Counselor and approved as required, a PSL can be provided to the other college so you can be certified for your course(s).  
 
This information also pertains to the colleges within the Riverside Community College District. Yet, this PSL will not require counselors review as we are within the same District. Back to top

Students called to active duty can drop their classes, get refunds for fees and books and receive an "MW" on their transcript. The “MW" (Military Withdraw) grade is not counted as punitive towards probation or dismissal. Documentation is required – You will need to submit your signed, active duty or reserve duty orders with an ECP to Admissions to start this process. 
  
If you are using your GIBILL ™ benefits, you must also let Veterans Services staff know.  Back to top

You will need to contact both RCC and the VA. You can file a change of address with the VA online at the GI Bill ™ website through WAVE, or calling 888-GIBILL1 (442-4551).Back to top

• The Veterans Administration
  (888) GIBILL1 
  Veterans can verify enrollment by using W.A.V.E- (877) 823-2378 or https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/wave_faq.jsp 
• CALVET for state specific Veteran support
  • California Transition Assistance Program (CalTAP) 
• Riverside County Department of Veterans Services
  4360 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501 
  Phone: (951) 955-3060  Fax: (951) 955-3063 
• Employment Services For assistance with unemployment benefits, training services, and to get information about priority Veteran job placement contact EDD via  
• Local Corona Vet Center- (951) 734-0525 
• Colton Vet Center - (909) 801-5762 

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• Federal Student Aid
• American Legion
  (800) 433-3318
• military.com
• Veterans Administration

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• VA Vocational Rehabilitation  (800) 827-1000   
• California Training Benefits Fact Sheet
• jobbankinfo.org 

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• California Jobs For more information on high growth and high demand careers - Career One Stop Shop
  This "One Stop Career Center" provides information about schools, training programs and job openings in the area and is a career resource center. For other locations, call - (877) US2-JOBS for direct assistance
• Employment Services - For assistance with unemployment benefits, training services, and to get information about priority Veteran job placement contact EDD. 

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• Health and Welfare Center
• Crisis/Intervention Hotline
  (951) 686-4357
• Referrals for health and social services, please call 2-1-1
• Veterans Administration Care System offers 5 years of healthcare to Veterans. 
  (800) 827-1000
• State Department of Veterans Affairs
  (800) 952-5626 
• Riverside University Health Systems 
  • CARES Line Call (800) 706-7500
  • Substance Use CARES Line (800) 499-3008
  • 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care​ Riverside: (951) 509-2499 Palm Springs: (442) 268-7000 Perris: (951) 349-4195
  • Peer Navigation Line Call: 888-768-4968
• VA Loma Linda Healthcare System  (909) 825-7084 or (800)741-8387 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
• Veterans Crisis Line (800) 273-8255 and press 1/ Text 8328255 

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