Getting Started

Steps

1. Apply for VA Benefits through the Veterans Online Application
2. Apply for Admission to Great Basin College. Email Admissions and Records at admissions@gbcnv.edu.
3. Order Transcripts/Submit Military Records
   1. Order Transcripts from ALL previous institutions attended.
   2. Request Joint Service Transcripts
   3. Request a copy of your DD-214 - Member 4. Please go to this website, if you need assistance.
4. Placement Testing
   1. Complete this step if you have not taken any Math and/or English class for college credits.
   2. Call 775-327-2247 to schedule an appointment.
5. Set up an Advisement Appointment. Call 775-327-2068.
6. After enrolling in classes, submit the SCO Semester Enrollment Form. This form must be submitted every semester you elect to use benefits.
   1. Semester Enrollment E-Form

 

Summary (Checklist) of Requirements/Documents Needed

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• Apply for VA Educational Benefits
• Provide copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to Veterans Resource Center
• Complete admission application to Great Basin College
• Copy of DD-214 - Member 4
• Military Transcripts
• Math/English Placement Test Scores (if applicable)
• Request 'Official Transcripts' from other colleges/universities (if applicable)
• SCO Semester Enrollment Form (to be submitted every semester when using VA educational benefits.

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