Request Certification of Benefits

This form  should be used for the following requests:

  • New Students using GI Bill Benefits: please ensure you have an Educational Plan from one of our VRC counselors on file, and be prepared to upload the following documents:
    • Certificate of Eligibility (for chapter 35 students, please also be prepared to supply the SSN of the veteran)
    • Copy of your DD214 member 4 form (veterans only)
    • Copy your current class schedule (remember that you must be enrolled in classes, not waitlisted, for us to certify!)

  • Continuing Students using GI Bill Benefits: please ensure your Educational Plan is up-to-date for the semester you are requesting certification for. Students must submit this request form every semester they wish to use their benefits.
    • Please also upload a copy of your current class schedule (remember that you must be enrolled in classes, not waitlisted, for us to certify!)

  • Change in Class Schedule: choose this option when you have changed your class schedule; this includes adding/dropping a course or completely withdrawing. Remember, you are responsible for reporting changes in your schedule to the VRC as soon as possible.

  • Student Veteran Requesting Priority Registration: select this option if you are a veteran who would like to be eligible for priority registration but will not be using GI Bill Benefits.
    • Be prepared to upload a copy of your DD214 member 4 form. 


*Note that this form will time out after 45 minutes; you can save your work and return to the form to complete/upload your documents as necessary. You must be signed into your student SSO to access this form.
 
** If you have any issues with this form or questions on how to submit, please email your questions to VRC@cerritos.edu 

Veterans Resource Center: Services Request Form

*Please allow 2 weeks for certification and requests to be processed; during peak enrollment periods, this could be up to 3 weeks*

For Questions about your VA Application Benefits, call toll free 1-888-GI BILL (1-888-442-4551) or visit the web site at www.gibill.va.gov
 
The toll-free number and the web site provide: Information on VA education benefits 24 hours a day / 7 days a week Ability to ask questions or end an inquiry Obtain information on your own benefit account if you receive Montgomery GI Bill® Benefit Speak with an Education Case Manager Monday through Friday during normal business hours