Use this checklist if this is the first time you are using Veterans education benefits at Harper College. Please submit all requested documents to the One Stop, Room A250, onestop@harpercollege.edu or fax to 847.925.6928.
Required Disclosures for Veterans Educational Assistance Programs
An application fee waiver is available through Admissions Outreach.
For more information on how to submit transcripts, visit Credit for Prior Learning.
Complete only if your federal benefits application is in process and your certificate of eligibility is not yet available. If using a DD214 for eligibility, you must also submit confirmation that you applied for your benefit.
Please provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility for each benefit being requested.
Meet with an Academic Advisor and Create an Academic Plan.
Submit the Online Veterans Enrollment Confirmation (VEC) form.
You may register for classes before or after your VEC is submitted, however, you must be registered in order to have your education benefits certified.
Students that utilize tuition-specific benefits will NOT need to arrange payment methods at time of registration, however, there may still be an outstanding balance for which the student is financially responsible. Those utilizing Veterans benefits not listed below will be responsible for committing to a payment method at time of registration:
Review these important Disclosures for Veterans Educational Assistance Programs.
If you need assistance or would like to speak with a Veterans expert, please contact the One Stop, Building A, Room A250, 847.925.6710, onestop@harpercollege.edu.
*If we use your DD214 in place of a certificate of eligibility and you are deemed not eligible for educational benefits, you will be financially responsible for any balance accrued with the college. This may also include out-of-district fees that were originally waived due to the benefit you claimed.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at VA Education and Training.