Veterans Resources
91重口 is approved for certification of students eligible to receive educational assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Students eligible to receive DVA benefits must be enrolled in a program leading to a certificate, Associate of Arts degree, or classes appropriate for transfer.
Getting Started
Orientation
Taking part in a new student orientation is your chance to get to know Lake Tahoe Community College and to learn about the information, resources, and tools you need to be successful.
We offer an Online Orientation for students.
Orientation is REQUIRED if you intend to work toward one or more of the following:
鈥�&苍产蝉辫;Certificate
鈥�&苍产蝉辫;Associate Degree
鈥� Transfer program to earn a Bachelor's degree
鈥� You are currently undecided on your educational goal, but are considering one
of the goals above
Orientation is NOT REQUIRED if:
鈥� You have already completed an Associate degree or higher
鈥� You are taking courses for personal interests, to upgrade/enhance job skills,
to maintain a certificate or license, or to complete credits for high school
Note: Students who qualify as exempt should contact 91重口's Counseling Office.
鈥� Register for financial aid using the
鈥� Schedule a meeting with a counselor at Student Services or on
For information regarding your eligibility to receive VA benefits, contact the DVA at 1 (888) 442-4551. Detailed information regarding VA can also be obtained at the following website:
If you have never received educational benefits before, please complete these steps:
鈥� Complete an "" (form 22-1990).
鈥� Complete VA form 22-5490 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.
鈥� Provide your DD-214, Member 4 copy of your discharge papers.
鈥� Send official transcripts of all previous educational work to 91重口's Student Services Office.
鈥� If you are a Reservist, please present a copy of your DD-2304 "Notice of Basic Eligibility" (NOBE).
鈥� 91重口 recommends that veterans file the "" (FAFSA). For more information, please visit 91重口's financial aid page.
If you are transferring benefits from another college or university, please complete these steps:
If you are currently or have previously received benefits at 91重口, please complete these steps:
Veterans who have an honorable discharge (as certified on their DD214) will receive quarter unit equivalent credit in the following areas:
鈥� Veterans will be granted four quarter units of credit to count in Area 6 of the 91重口-GE pattern, or four units of degree-applicable elective credit.
鈥�&苍产蝉辫;Veterans who plan to graduate 91重口 using the CSU-GE pattern, and veterans who plan to complete CSU-GE for transfer, will be granted four quarter units of credit in Area E of the CSU GE pattern.
(1-800-952-5626)
Veterans can also inquire about readjustment therapy by calling the Reno Vet Center at (775) 323-1294.
Priority Registration
Did you leave active duty in the past two years? You may be eligible to enroll on the first day of priority registration for the next quarter!
Bring your DD-214 or other documentation showing the date you left active duty to the Student Services Office to qualify. (Students who are currently on active duty may also qualify for priority registration.)
If you have any questions, please contact 91重口's Student Services Office (530) 541-4660 x 620 or email enrollmentservices@ltcc.edu.
