Enrollment Pathway

• 1

  Apply for VA Educational Benefits

  Complete the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP) to apply for the VA Educational Benefit that will best benefit you.

• 2

  Apply for Admission to ECC

  You may submit an online application or obtain a printed application from Student Service on either campus.

• 3

  Submit all Official Transcripts

  Prior to being certified for benefits, you must submit all official transcripts from your high school/GED equivalence and from any college/universities you have attended to the Admissions Office.

• 4

  Apply for Financial Aid

  You may qualify for federal financial aid. Visit studentaid.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. ECC’s federal school code is 008855.

• 5

  Visit or Contact the Office of Veterans Affairs

  After you have been accepted to the college, make an appointment with the School Certifying Official to discuss your next steps. In order to serve you better, please bring with you to your appointment the following items:

  • DD-214, Member 4 copy
  • Copy of all transcripts (high school, college, and military) that have not been previously submitted
  • Certificate of Eligibility (or copy of completed VA Form 22-1990)
  • Notice of Basic Eligibility (reserves)
• 6

  Register for Classes

  You will be appointed a counselor to register you for your classes. The counselor and you must complete and sign the Veteran’s Registration Form. This form must be returned to the School Certifying Official before classes can be certified with VA.