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• Contact the VA Certifying Official at each school to make sure they are approved by the VA.
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Apply for Admission

Applying to CU us a several-step process. To simplify the process and receive guidance please contact admissions or the Military & Veterans Affairs office for questions about benefits at stvets@commonwealthu.edu or 570-389-3856.

• Check with each college you apply for specific requirements
• Complete the and watch for deadlines!
• Your FAFSA application determines your eligibility for low or no-interest student loans as well as state and other federal grants.
• Compile all transcripts from previous colleges and any military training that can be evaluated for transfer credit.
• Inquire about any required testing for placement, for example, math and foreign language programs
• Attend the school’s orientation process and learn about the following
  • Rules, Regulations, and Policies
  • Tutoring Sessions, Team Athletics, and Extracurricular Activities
  • Financial Aid
  • Housing Availability
    • On and Off-Campus Housing

Apply for GI Bill® Benefits

• Contact OEF/OIF program manager at your local VA hospital for access to VA health care services and information on service-connected disabilities.
• Contact University Disability Services, if any services are needed
• If there is a military student club organized at your college or university? If so, they can assist you in this process.
• Apply for Scholarships and grants

Contact a local Veterans Service Officer if you need help filling out VA Forms

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