For a list of benefit types at OTC – Click here
Veterans:
- Complete the admission process with OTC.
- Complete your application to the VA for the appropriate benefit – complete VA form 22-1990.
- Submit your Certificate or Eligibility (COE) to our office when you receive it.
- Submit your DD-214 (Member-4 copy) and any other related documents, such as kicker contracts to our office. If you are a Reservist, please submit a copy of your DD-2304 Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE).
- To get credit for military training, work with your College Navigator to decide if and when to submit a copy of your military transcript. Search for American Council on Education in the Transfer Equivalency Guide to determine what may transfer for credit to OTC. If you decide to order your Joint Services Transcript, the site can be found at JST. (not required)
Dependents:
- Complete the admission process with OTC.
- Complete your application to the VA for the appropriate benefit:
- If you are an eligible dependent of a veteran who was permanently and/or totally disabled due to a service-related condition or who died while on active duty, you may apply for benefits HERE OR,
- If you are an eligible dependent of a veteran who transferred his or her Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) benefit, the veteran must first complete the VA form 22-1990E . The student must then apply for the transferred benefit HERE..
All Students
After you register for classes:
- Enroll in My Payment Plan. All students must establish a payment plan the same day they register for classes.
- Complete the Request for Certification form each semester you wish to use your VA education benefit.
- Dependent Chapter 35 students MUST include the veteran’s Social Security or VA file number.
- Dependent Transfer of Chapter 33 students MUST indicate that they are using transfer of benefits.
Be sure to check your OTC e-mail regularly for any questions from the Veterans and Military Services Office.
You can contact us at Veterans@otc.edu.
NOTE: The Veterans and Military Services Office should have your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) on file. You shouldn’t need to apply to VA.gov again, unless you are changing benefit types.
After you register for classes:
- Enroll in My Payment Plan . All students must either pay in full or set up a payment plan by midnight the same day of registration to hold their class schedule.
- Submit a Request for Certification each semester you wish to use your VA education benefit.
- Dependent Chapter 35 students MUST include the veteran’s Social Security or VA file number.
- Dependent Transfer of Chapter 33 students MUST indicate that they are using transfer of benefits.
Be sure to check your OTC e-mail regularly for any questions from the Veterans and Military Services Office.
You can contact us at Veterans@otc.edu.
The Tuition Assistance (TA) Program provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty civilian education programs in support of a Soldier’s professional and personal self-development goals. TA is a Public Law that is implemented by Department of Defense (DoD) Directive and DoD Instruction, and all Soldiers (officers, warrant officers, enlisted) on active duty, Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers on active duty (pursuant to U.S. Code Title 10 or Title 32), and TPU Soldiers are authorized to participate in the TA program.