Veterans Educational Services
The VA Student Services Office assists all veteran students and eligible family members enrolled at ASCC. New students who plan to use VA education benefits must apply directly through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA Regional Processing Office will notify students of their eligibility status. Eligible students should provide a copy of their VA Certificate of Eligibility to ASCC.
Veterans Educational Assistance
ASCC is an approved educational institution for education and training under the Montgomery GI Bill®, Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve, Post-9/11 GI Bill®, and the Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Program. Students who are eligible to receive educational assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, and/or 35 of Title 38, United States Code, must meet with the VA Services Counselor for an orientation prior to their first semester.
For more information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and other VA education benefit programs, visit the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website at https://www.va.gov/education/ or apply online for VA education benefits at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/.
The VA Services Counselor provides detailed information regarding eligibility requirements, and authorized types of training. Only courses required for a degree program will be certified to VA. This information may also be obtained by visiting the official website at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/.
Students must promptly notify the VA Services Counselor of any changes in enrollment, including adds, drops, and withdrawals. Students may be required to repay any VA education benefits that were overpaid. ASCC is required to report enrollment and all subsequent enrollment changes to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Students receiving benefits under Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill®) or Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve) are required to verify their enrollment as directed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs before monthly benefit payments can be issued. Students should follow the current verification procedures available through the VA's official education benefits website.
VA Transcript Evaluation
The VA requires ASCC to evaluate prior military training and previous college coursework to determine whether transfer credit may be applied toward a student's educational program. The VA will authorize payment for only a limited period without this evaluation. To avoid interruption of VA education benefits, students must complete the following:
- Submit a copy of DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to the Admissions Office for evaluation of military training.
- Request that each previously attended college or university send an official transcript directly to the ASCC Admissions Office for evaluation.
- Military personnel must request that an official military transcript be sent directly to the ASCC Admissions Office. Upon receipt of all official transcripts, students may request an official transfer credit evaluation from the Admissions Office.
Note: All VA transcript evaluations are reviewed by the Admissions Officer.
For more information regarding residency status for veterans and their dependents, please refer to the Access Fees and Tuition Policy page.
Contact Phone: (684) 699-9155 ext. 2002
Contact Email: asccvastudentservices@amsamoa.edu
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 the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.