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VA Education Benefits User Checklist

Step by step to Use VA Education Benefits at PPSC

All students using VA education benefits for the first time at PPSC are required to attend a VA Education Benefits Briefing. 

We know that starting college and also navigating the VA education benefits process can be stressful and sometimes frustrating. To help alleviate this, we have developed briefings for students using VA education benefits at PPSC for the first time. 

This is an opportunity to provide you with valuable information regarding the support services PPSC provides and help guide you through the transition to college student.

View Available Times and Register

Go to the CRF webpage for detailed directions. 

*CH31 students do not need to request certification. Your VR&E Counselor should send us an authorization.

If you have attended college before, please request an official transcript be sent to PPSC from your previous school.

  • Joint Service Transcripts will be requested, evaluated, and applied on your behalf  automatically. 

Academic Advisors can discuss programs that match your goals, identify transfer options, develop academic plans and evaluate unofficial transcripts.

Our office will have an Academic Advisor available on Wednesdays to help with:

  • Academic degree planning
  • Changing majors
  • Selecting classes that meet your degree requirements
  • Information regarding transferring to a four-year school.

MVP Academic Advising:

Centennial Campus (CC), Room C-222

5675 S. Academy Blvd.

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Wednesdays 8:00 a.m.  – 4:30 p.m.

Schedule an appointment with our advisor on Wednesday’s through Navigate. 

Download Instructions to Schedule Appointment 

 

Note, you can speak with any school advisor.   Learn more at the college’s advising landing page Advising | Pikes Peak State College

 

Students may not need placement exams if they have valid transcripts or other college credits.

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View the college website to learn how to register for courses HERE

VUB can assist qualified veterans with transition assistance, developmental classes, tutoring and more. 

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Things to know while using your benefit

  • VA will only pay for courses applicable to your program 
  • Apply for and Authorize COF!  VA will only pay for courses at the in-state rate with COF applied to the student account 
  • VA will only pay for developmental classes if:
    •  You have a test score to justify the need
    •  The class is 100% classroom based

Full Time vs. Part Time

Know how the VA Pays

Full Time vs. Part Time

Full Time

  • Full housing/subsistence allowance with one in-person course, if all online this amount is greatly reduced

More than Half Time

  • Prorated monthly housing/subsistence amount

At or Below Half Time

  • Only tuition & fees paid

Full Time

  • Monthly rate based on number of credits which can be found at benefits.va.gov

More than Half Time

  • Monthly rate based on number of credits which can be found at benefits.va.gov

At or Below Half Time

  • Only tuition & fees paid

Full Time

  • There is a monthly rate based on training time which can be found at benefits.va.gov

More than Half Time

  • There is a monthly rate based on training time which can be found at benefits.va.gov

At or Below Half Time

  • There is a monthly rate based on training time which can be found at benefits.va.gov

Fall & Spring term | full time = 12 credit hours

Summer term | full time = 7 credit hours

*Student must be full time for the entire semester to receive full benefit 

Know how the VA Pays

  • Tuition & fees are send to PPSC 
  • Housing, books, or monthly allowance/subsistence are given to the student 

  • All payments are sent to the student
  • Student is responsible for paying PPSC

*if the military member is still active duty, there will be no monthly housing allowance for the spouse or the service member. 

Pikes Peak State College Student Email

This is the primary way we contact you. You will receive access to your Pikes Peak State student email via your student portal after you are registered for courses. 
Please include your student number (S#) each time you email us. 

You are responsible for understanding how your benefits work. For the most current information, or a status check on your payments, contact VA directly at www.gibill.va.gov or 1.888.442.4551.