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Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Affairs Office at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) welcomes you! We are eager to assist you as you continue your educational journey with us and hope that your time at Mt. SAC will be a rewarding experience.

The Veterans Affairs Office has prepared the following steps which outline the procedures and processes that will enable you to successfully obtain your eligible benefits while on campus. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please contact for assistance.

Phone: (909) 594-5611 ext. 4520 Fax: (909) 468-3991 Email: veterans@mtsac.edu


HOW TO GET STARTED

In order to ensure the timely delivery of your eligible benefits, please closely follow the procedures listed below in order to receive benefits on campus:

  1. Complete an admissions application - Complete and submit the online Admissions application. If English and Math courses have been completed, submit unofficial transcripts to Admissions in the Student Services Center. Should you have any questions about the Admissions process, please contact the Admissions Office at (909) 594- 5611, ext. 4415 or click here to visit their we site.
  2. Apply for VA Benefits - To file for education benefits with the VA, veterans, service members, reservists, and spouses/dependents of a "service connected" disabled or deceased veteran may use the Veterans onLine Application Website (VONAPP): http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp. After completing the VONAPP (allow 2-3 weeks for processing) you will receive a “Certificate of Eligibility” letter which you must submit to Mt. SAC’s Veterans Affairs Office immediately.
  3. Apply for Financial Aid* - If you have not done so already, apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) by visiting http://www.pin.ed.gov so that you can complete the online version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. For assistance in completing your FAFSA application or to check on the status of your application, contact the Mt. SAC Financial Aid Office at (909) 594-5611, ext. 4450. For students who have had a change of income from the prior year, please contact or visit the Financial Aid Office for assistance in updating this information on your financial aid file. Note: Mt. SAC’s school code is 001245. *Veterans and/or dependents receiving veteran’s education benefits are highly encouraged to also apply for financial aid. A common misperception is that students may not receive both financial aid and VA Benefits – this is NOT true.
  4. Send for all official transcripts - When sealed transcripts are received, bring them to the Veterans Affairs Office for a white card. You will then take the white card and transcripts to Admissions for evaluation. Include all foreign transcripts even though they are not required by Mt. SAC – they are required by the VA.
  5. Attend Mt. SAC’s Mandatory Orientation - VA students are urged to make an appointment for orientation immediately after filing an application for admission. Orientation must be completed prior to registering. You may call the Counseling Department at (909) 594-5611 ext. 4380 to schedule an appointment. Note: If you have a medical condition, injury, or disability that might affect your education and need services, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services at (909) 594-5611, ext. 4290 or visit http://www.mtsac.edu/students/dsps/.
  6. Take Your Assessment Tests (not required for certificates) - New VA students to Mt. SAC must take the Assessment of Written English (AWE) and Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) test for their English and Reading placement. Students wishing to take math should take a math placement test. English and Math tests taken at the Mt. SAC Assessment Center will be accepted if taken within the last two years. To make an appointment for testing, call (909) 594-5611, ext.4265 or visit the Assessment Center, located in the Student Center, Building 9B.
  7. Complete an Educational Plan - Complete an Educational Plan before registering for your first semester. Please contact the Veterans Affairs Office if you are having trouble completing an Educational Plan prior to registration. To complete an Ed Plan, make an appointment with a Veterans Counselor in the Counseling Department by calling (909) 594- 5611, ext. 4380. - When calling the Counseling Department, identify yourself as a Veteran and specifically request to meet with a Veterans Counselor.
  8. Register for Classes. - Once you receive your permit to register and date of registration (which will be mailed), register online at https://my.mtsac.edu/.
  9. Complete and Submit Required Campus Forms - Download the following forms (forms are fillable online, just fill out and print) and submit to the Veterans Affairs Office:
    1. Statement of Obligation Form
    2. Eligibility Information Form
    3. Request for Active Educational Benefits Form
    4. Military Credit for P.E. Form

    The forms are also available for pick-up in the Veterans Affairs Office. - Once you have completed and signed all forms, make copies for your own use, and submit originals to the Veterans Affairs Office.