If you are a Veteran/Military Affiliated (VMA) student planning to use your VA education benefits at ºÚÁÏÍø, you will complete the following steps.
Step 1: Submit an Application
Step 2: Apply For Your VA Benefits
Step 3: Send All Official Transcripts To ºÚÁÏÍø
- Request for all official transcripts from all previously attended colleges, universities, and training institutes to be sent to ºÚÁÏÍø Admissions & Records. This includes military transcripts. Request your or your transcript.
- NOTE: Transcripts, including JST and CCAF, are not considered official unless they are sent directly to ºÚÁÏÍø from the institution that awarded the original credit. Copies that the student can download themselves, that have already been opened by the student or that the student had emailed to themselves are not considered official.
- Electronic transcripts may be sent directly from the institution to transcripts@miracosta.edu. Hard copies may be mailed to:
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Admissions and Records
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056 - Once all transcripts are received, you must request that they be evaluated by speaking with a counselor from the Veterans Counseling team. This is not automatic. Not completing this step will cause a delay in receiving your benefits.
Step 4: Submit The Military Priority Enrollment Request Form To Admissions & Records
- For veterans and active duty only, .
Step 5: Complete Onboarding Steps
- Matriculation includes: Spartan Prep (orientation + advising), (if needed)
Step 6: Complete The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Although this is not required, students are encouraged to apply for financial aid in order to supplement education costs that may not be covered by using GI Bill® benefits and/or Tuition Assistance.
Step 7: Meet With A Veterans Counselor To Create An Abbreviated Education Plan *
- Appointments can be scheduled by contacting Veterans Services at 760-795-6750, option 2.
- If all official transcripts are not received and evaluated, please have copies of all unofficial transcripts available for your appointment.
- You must have an ID number to get an appointment
- New VR&E students: Abbreviated Education Plans are not recommended. Students using VR&E benefits should have a Comprehensive Education Plan created to submit to their assigned VR&E Counselor.
* Eligibility is determined based on each student's individual situation. Some students are ineligible for an Abbreviated Education Plan based on prior education credit.