Veterans Center

Steps:

1. Open the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form*.
   *Student's who have made changes to their schedule after submitting an enrollment certification request need to submit a Schedule Change Form via email: nvc-veterans@dos5.net
2. Fill out the form completely. Fields containing an asterisk must be filled out.
   • Select Chapter 30.
   • Select the appropriate Hazlewood if stacking to VA benefit.
3. Locate the Supporting Documentation field and click on it to upload your saved forms and supporting documents.
4. Sign the form.
5. Click the Submit Report button.

Steps:

1. Open the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form*.
   *Student's who have made changes to their schedule after submitting an enrollment certification request need to submit a Schedule Change Form via email: nvc-veterans@dos5.net
2. Fill out the form completely. Fields containing an asterisk must be filled out.
   • Select Chapter 31 and enter the Chapter 31 PO#.  This can be obtained from your VR&E Case Manager.
3. Locate the Supporting Documentation field and click on it to upload your saved forms and supporting documents.
4. Sign the form.
5. Click the Submit Report button.

Steps:

1. Open the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form*.
   *Student's who have made changes to their schedule after submitting an enrollment certification request need to submit a Schedule Change Form via email: nvc-veterans@dos5.net
2. Fill out the form completely. Fields containing an asterisk must be filled out.
   • Select Chapter 33.
   • Review VA Chapter 33 Terms.
   • Select the appropriate Hazlewood if stacking to VA benefit.
3. Locate the Supporting Documentation field and click on it to upload your saved forms* and supporting documents*.
   *Dependents only need to submit a Certificate of Eligibility, Student Responsibilities Form, and DL along with the enrollment certification request form.
4. Sign the form.
5. Click the Submit Report button.

Steps:

1. Open the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form*.
   *Student's who have made changes to their schedule after submitting an enrollment certification request need to submit a Schedule Change Form via email: nvc-veterans@dos5.net
2. Fill out the form completely. Fields containing an asterisk must be filled out.
   
   • Select Chapter 35 and enter the claim number. This is the Veteran’s SSN.
   • Select the appropriate Hazlewood if stacking to VA benefit.
3. Locate the Supporting Documentation field and click on it to upload your saved forms and supporting documents.
4. Sign the form.
5. Click the Submit Report button.

Steps:

1. Open the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form*
   *Student's who have made changes to their schedule after submitting an enrollment certification request need to submit a Schedule Change Form via email: nvc-veterans@dos5.net
2. Fill out the form completely. Fields containing an asterisk must be filled out.
   • Select Chapter 1606.
   • Review VA Chapter 1606 Terms.
   • Select the appropriate Hazlewood if stacking to VA benefit.
3. Locate the Supporting Documentation field and click on it to upload your saved forms and supporting documents.
4. Sign the form.
5. Click the Submit Report button.

Steps:

1. Open the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form*.
   *Student's who have made changes to their schedule after submitting an enrollment certification request need to submit a Schedule Change Form via email: nvc-veterans@dos5.net
2. Fill out the form completely. Fields containing an asterisk must be filled out.
   • Select Hazlewood (Vet/Dep).
3. Locate the Supporting Documentation field and click on it to upload your saved forms and supporting documents.
4. Sign the form.
5. Click the Submit Report button.

Steps:

1. Open the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form*.
   *Student's who have made changes to their schedule after submitting an enrollment certification request need to submit a Schedule Change Form via email: nvc-veterans@dos5.net
2. Fill out the form completely. Fields containing an asterisk must be filled out.
   • Select Hazlewood Legacy.
3. Locate the Supporting Documentation field and click on it to upload your saved forms and supporting documents.
4. Sign the form.
5. Click the Submit Report button.

Steps:

1. Open the VA Enrollment Certification Request Form*.
   *Student's who have made changes to their schedule after submitting an enrollment certification request need to submit a Schedule Change Form via email: nvc-veterans@dos5.net
2. Fill out the form completely. Fields containing an asterisk must be filled out.
   • Select the Hazlewood (Vet/Dep) or Hazlewood Spouse.
3. Locate the Supporting Documentation field and click on it to upload your saved forms and supporting documents.
4. Sign the form.
5. Click the Submit Report button.

These questions may be directed to the VA by calling 1 (888) 442-4551 or by using the National And Regional Contact information listed above. Northwest Vista College provides certification of coursework only, we are not able to provide information regarding eligibility, payment, and other VA services.

• Apply online electronically at www.gibill.va.gov completing VONAPP
• Download a PDF version of the application from the VA Web site
• Meet with advising staff in NVC VA Center (Cypress Campus Center # 110)

Chapter 31 Students: Each semester, after registering for classes and prior to payment deadlines, a student must submit a Request for Certification to the NVC Veterans Center in order so that a student can receive his or her payment voucher to be taken to NVC Business Services for payment of tuition and fees. In addition, a current VA Form 28-1905 must be on file so that Veterans Affairs advisors may process a payment voucher and create Books and Supplies Voucher. Students requesting Chapter 31 certification should see an Academic Advisor in the NVC Veterans Center (Cypress Campus Center CCC-110).

Chapter 33 Students: Each semester, after registering for classes and prior to payment deadlines, a student must submit a Request for Certification to NVC Veterans Center in order so a student can receive his or her payment voucher to be taken to NVC Business Services for payment of tuition and fees.  Students requesting Chapter 33 certification should see an Academic Advisor in the NVC Veterans Center (Cypress Campus Center CCC-110). 

All other Chapters (30, 35, 1606, 1607): Each semester, after registration and confirmation of necessary payments to the College, students may seek certification with an Academic Advisor in the NVC Veterans Center (Cypress Campus Center CCC-110).  

It is the student's responsibility to request certification each semester of enrollment and to inform the NVC Veterans Center of any changes (adding, dropping, or switching courses) in enrollment status.

Students seeking supplemental enrollment at Northwest Vista College should seek VA certification in the same manner as described above. Students will be required to provide a Parent Letter from their primary institution at the time of certification. 

• VA Form DD214, if separated from the military
• VA Form 28-1905, if using Chapter 31 benefits
• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
• Copy of military transcript
• Certificate of Eligibility (COE) letter

Additional Documents no longer required separately as they are a part of the new Enrollment Certification Request Form are as follows:

• Tuition and Fee Deferment Form
• Student Responsibilities Form
• SB 1210
• Hazlewood Application 
• Hazlewood Application (Continued Enrollment)

Northwest Vista College will grant academic credit for 4 semester hours of Kinesiology to Veterans who provide an official military transcript that supports successful completion of military basic training.

Students changing their enrollment status after certification are required to notify the NVC Veterans Center immediately. We will then notify the VA by submitting a Notice of Change in Student Status VA Form 22-1999b.

The Veterans Administration may provide educational assistance to qualified veterans under Vocational Rehabilitation Educational Services (Ch 31). Acceptance into this program will permit Northwest Vista College to offer courses for which the VA will pay tuition, fees, textbooks, school supplies, and a living allowance for the student. Every semester of enrollment will require that an approved veteran visit the NVC Veterans Center and participate in the administrative process necessary for the delivery of VA educational benefits. 

The Hazlewood Act (Article 2654-B-1) aids veterans who have exhausted all of their VA educational benefits. A legal resident of Texas is exempt from payment of tuition and certain required fees when the applicant meets certain criteria.

HOW TO ORDER YOUR SUMMER MATERIALS FOR THE ALAMO BOOKSTORES     

Because the bookstore is closed and classes will be online, the bookstore is going to create accounts for Veterans to order books and supplies online through the bookstore website.  

To access your VA accounts online, you will need your campus student ID number, as that will be linked to the supply and book voucher.  

You will need to place two orders, one for books and one for supplies - as you would do two transactions in the bookstore at the registers

NVC Bookstore

Once you have logged into your specific campus bookstore website you will see a link to shop by student ID:

Enter your student ID, and hit enter.  You will be brought to a second page, where you confirm your college and the term.

Once you select “Find Courses”, you will be taken to your list of courses, where you will select which books you are looking to purchase.  Make your selections based on the required materials.

Once you have made your selections, proceed to checkout.  Create an account using your .edu email address, and confirm your shipping and billing address.  Once you get to the payment method screen you will see your payment options.  For VA, you will have to select the option for Bookstore Charge Account as seen below:

Once you have selected that, enter your full campus student ID number and select Find accounts.  You will see two accounts, one for books, one for supplies.  Select the appropriate account.

PLEASE NOTE: You cannot use the full available balance on your textbook account - we place a large limit  to ensure it covers all REQUIRED books.  If your book total is only $50 you cannot spend the excess.  YOU CAN ONLY PURCHASE THE BOOKS LISTED FOR YOUR CLASS.

Before you continue, you must check mark that you understand the terms and conditions of using the VA accounts online for both textbooks:   and for supplies:

Once you have checked the box, and clicked “Pay with This” you can finalize and complete your order.  You will receive an email with your order confirmation number, and once your order ships, a tracking number will be provided via that email address.

You will repeat the order process for your Supplies account, shopping for the standard supplies, such as pens, pencils, notebooks, highlighters, etc.

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