Steps to Apply
Veterans & Dependents
Take advantage of your VA benefits and educational assistance for veterans and their families. Our Veterans Services team helps you navigate GI Bill enrollment, credit transfers, and on-campus support networks.
Step 1: Enroll at Carteret CC
Whether you’re a first-time college student or transfer student, you will complete Carteret CC’s enrollment steps to begin earning college credit.
Step 2: Submit Military Transcripts
Submit your official military transcripts for evaluation and possible transfer credit. You also must provide the DD Form 214 discharge document if you are a veteran.
Step 3: Apply for VA Benefits
To begin using your educational benefits, you must apply with the Veterans Administration. You can apply online for VA benefits and/or work with Carteret CC’s Veterans Certifying Official to determine the best benefit program for you.
Step 4: Apply for Carteret CC VA Benefits
Additionally, Veteran students will need to submit an Institutional Application for Veterans Benefits.
Step 5: Select a Program of Study
VA requires you to select a program of study and make satisfactory progress toward completing your degree. Identify the your program of study and provide a copy to the Veterans Certifying Official at [email protected].
Step 6: Maintain your Eligibility
You are responsible for following enrollment regulations to maintain your VA benefits. The Veterans Certifying Official can assist you along the way.
Optional Step 1: Apply for Federal Aid
You can receive financial aid in addition to your VA benefits. You also may apply for a variety of scholarship opportunities, including some reserved for military and veterans.
Optional Step 2: Disability Services
If needed, apply for disability services to receive assistance or accommodations.
Enroll at Carteret CC
Whether you’re a first-time college student or transfer student, you will complete Carteret CC’s enrollment steps to begin earning college credit.
Submit Military Transcripts
Submit your official military transcripts for evaluation and possible transfer credit. You also must provide the DD Form 214 discharge document if you are a veteran.
Apply for VA Benefits
To begin using your educational benefits, you must apply with the Veterans Administration. You can apply online for VA benefits and/or work with Carteret CC’s Veterans Certifying Official to determine the best benefit program for you.
Apply for Carteret CC VA Benefits
Additionally, Veteran students will need to submit an Institutional Application for Veterans Benefits.
Select a Program of Study
VA requires you to select a program of study and make satisfactory progress toward completing your degree. Identify the your program of study and provide a copy to the Veterans Certifying Official at [email protected].
Maintain your Eligibility
You are responsible for following enrollment regulations to maintain your VA benefits. The Veterans Certifying Official can assist you along the way.
Apply for Federal Aid
You can receive financial aid in addition to your VA benefits. You also may apply for a variety of scholarship opportunities, including some reserved for military and veterans.
Disability Services
If needed, apply for disability services to receive assistance or accommodations.
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We’re a Military Friendly School! Let us help you get the most out of your VA benefits.
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3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
