Welcome to Veterans Services

Phoenix College is proud to serve our Veterans and their dependents. The Veterans Service Office is located in the Admissions and Records (AR) building and provides the following services:

• Applications for VA educational benefits
• Assistance with admissions and registration
• Transcript evaluation
• Referrals for personal, career, academic counseling, and financial aid

For Assistance, contact:
   LaMar Chapman – 602.285.7342

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General Information

The Veterans Services Office has been approved to certify eligible veterans for educational benefits. The following information is provided to assist the student in understanding the  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs certification requirements.

• Student must notify the VA office each semester of enrollment if planning to use VA benefits.
• If you are concurrently enrolled in more than one institution while attending Phoenix College, you must notify the Veterans Services Office at EACH school in order to ensure the correct payment of benefits.
• If you are using your educational benefits for the first time at Phoenix College, it usually takes 8–10 weeks to receive your first educational benefit check. Veterans wishing to receive advance pay should apply with the Veterans Services Office at least 45 days prior to the first day of classes. Continuing students are not eligible for advanced pay. Tuition deferments may be available for veterans/dependents using educational benefits.
• The VA will pay for courses that do not meet for the entire semester (short-term courses), but funding is only for the duration of the class. The payment of benefits may change as short term courses begin or end. Any questions regarding short term courses should be referred to the Veterans Services Office.
• Every veteran is responsible for notifying the Veterans Services Office of any change in his/her schedule during the drop/add period and throughout the semester in order to ensure appropriate funding based on the student’s enrollment.
• VA regulations state that veterans who drop classes after the drop/add period may be liable for overpayment back to the beginning of the semester. Veterans who receive a grade of "Z" (no credit), "W" (withdrawal), or "Y" (withdrawal failing) may be responsible for repayment of funds.
• VA regulations require the college to have official copies of transcripts from every college/university attended if the veteran is applying for educational benefits. All transcripts must be requested by the student and should be sent directly to the Admissions and Records Office at Phoenix College.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to start my VA educational benefits at Phoenix College?
The first step: apply for admissions to the college. Once you have applied for admission, please visit Veterans Services and complete a Veteran’s Request for Education Benefits form (must be completed each semester).

What documentation is required for VA education benefits?
Use the table below to determine what documentation is required:

What if I have received benefits at another institution?
Submit form 22-1995 Change of Program or Place of Training and request official transcripts from all other institutions.

How long does it take to receive benefits?
Veterans applying to receive benefits may request to have their tuition due date deferred each semester enrolled. If you are using your educational benefits for the first time, it usually takes eight to ten weeks to receive your first educational benefit check.