Veteran Readiness & Employment benefits (Chapter 31) are available to veterans who are at least 10% disabled, apply for Veteran Readiness & Employment Services, and have received, or will receive, a discharge that is not dishonorable.
Service members can receive this benefit only by meeting with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and applying.
Applying for Chapter 31 Benefits at TJC for the First Time
- Confirmation of Eligibility from your vocational counselor emailed to Veterans@tjc.edu
- Submit a TJC VA Certification Request Form
- Submit a FAFSA and email proof of submission to Veterans@tjc.edu (Strongly Recommended, but Not Required)
- Once your federal financial aid is processed, email your College Financing Plan to Veterans@tjc.edu. Click HERE for help with this step.
- Send the following to Veterans@tjc.edu:
- DD 214
- Provide proof of FAFSA submission if the term is in a new academic year through email to Veterans@tjc.edu (Strongly Recommended, but Not Required)
- Visit your TJC Academic Advisor to confirm your major and provide an official academic degree plan after registering for classes through email to Veterans@tjc.edu
- Veterans only, please provide official military transcripts to both the Office of the Registrar at Registrars@tjc.edu and the Veteran and Military Services Office at Veterans@tjc.edu:
Returning or Continuing Chapter 31 Students – Required Each Term
- Confirmation of continued eligibility from your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Submit a TJC VA Certification Request Form
- Provide proof of FAFSA submission if the term is in a new academic year through email to Veterans@tjc.edu (Strongly Recommended, but Not Required)
- Once your federal financial aid is processed, email your College Financing Plan to Veterans@tjc.edu. Click HERE for help with this step.
- Visit your TJC Academic Advisor to confirm your major and provide an official academic degree plan after registering for classes through email to Veterans@tjc.edu
- If this is your last term and you plan to graduate, submit a Confirm My Graduation form and inform the VA Office at Veterans@tjc.edu