Veteran Education Benefits

We serve those who serve our country by making education a reality by offering a special tuition reduction to (eligible) veterans, military members, and their families. With a dedicated Veterans Club, we help guide you in achieving your academic goals as well as assist with the transition into civilian and college life.

Here's what you need to know to make the Financial Aid process as smooth as possible. Use the following links to help guide you through the process:

• VA Student Checklist
• 2024-2025 Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Checklist

VA Shopping Sheets

• VA CHAPTER 30 MONTGOMERY GI BILL
• VA CHAPTER 31 VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT (VRE)
• VA CHAPTER 33 POST 911, TRANSFER EDUCATION BENEFITS (TEB), FRY SCHOLARSHIP
• VA CHAPTER 35 DEPENEDENT EDUCATION ASSTIANCE (DEA)
• VA CHAPTER 1606 MONTGOMERY GI BILL SELECTED RESERVE (MGIB-SR)
• VA CHAPTER 1607 RESERVE EDUCATION ASSITANCE PROGRAM (REAP)

Get Started!

Apply for your VA Education Benefit.
 

1. Apply for your Certificate of Eligibilty from the VA. Please log onto va.gov to do so, or go to the Veteran Benefits Office in Tiyan, next door to Social Security Office. Once the Certificate of Eligibility is obtained, please bring the institution School Certifying Official.
2. Apply. Complete an Application for Admission AY 2024-2025 (Online): Please include a copy of your photo ID if you are submitting it via email to gcc.registrar@guamcc.edu
3. Transcripts: Request for a Military Transcript and an Official Transcript from Educational Institutions you have attended. Submit your transcripts to GCC Admissions & Registration.
4. Evaluation: Complete the Request for Evaluation of Transfer Credit form and submit it to GCC Admissions & Registration (Note: After GCC receives all incoming transcripts, there will be a 4–6 weeks evaluation period). After the evaluation period, you will receive a Transfer Evaluation Report (via mail) with the accepted transferable courses.
5. Health Clearance: Submit the Student Health Information Form and your Shot Record to the Student Health Center.
6. Placement Test: Schedule and take the GCC Placement Test (if you have not completed college-level English or Math elsewhere). View the GCC placement tool to understand your results. We will accept unofficial transcripts for preliminary placement purposes in lieu of the test. 
7. Academic Advising: Seek an Academic Advisor and take time to meet with the Coordinator of Veteran Services to discuss VA education funding. Good advising leads to long-term success.
8. Accomadations ( If Applicable). Register with the Office of Accomdations for those whom wish to use their services.
9. Get a Student ID: (Building B. Student Support Services) With your student ID, you will be able to have access to different types of resources on campus, such as the library, computer labs, and student activities.
10. Purchase Textbooks: GCC Bookstore
11. Login to MyGCC: (Student Portal). MyGCC provides tools and information, such as events, announcements, online registration, academic resources, and contact information that only GCC students can access.

Here are some links for information pertaining to certain chapters:

Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty) – CHAPTER 30

Chapter 31– Veteran Readiness and Employment – CHAPTER 31

Chapter 33 – Post-9/11 GI Bill, Trtansfer Education Benefits (TEB), Fry Scholarship – CHAPTER 33

Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance – CHAPTER 35

Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)- CHAPTER 1606 RESERVE

Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB_AD) - CHAPTER 1606 ACTIVE

Reserve Education Assiatnce Program- CHAPTER 1607

Questions?
VA Education Benefits Point of Contact
School Certifying Official
Victor Paul M. Fernandez II
victor.fernandez1@guamcc.edu 
financialaid@guamcc.edu
(671) 735-5543 Ext. 5556
GCC Financial Aid Office
Student Administration Building 2000, Room 2116

Veterans Club Advisor
Troy Lizama
troy.lizama@guamcc.edu
(671)735‐0111 Ext. 0116

 
Financial Aid Coordinator
Gemma-Lee P. Santos
Financial Aid Coordinator
gemmalee.santos@guamcc.edu
financialaid@guamcc.edu
Department of Defense (DOD) MOU Point of Contact
(671) 735‐5543 Ext. 5544

For more information, call 1(800)827-1000 or visit, va.gov