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	Get Started

The first steps to getting started on your college education can be done at the same time.

Click on these links for instruction on how to proceed.

Getting the Money Started and Getting the Classes Started

Get the Money Started Follow these steps
	What	How	Why
1	Review and Decide VA Benefit
		Use this web site to determine your benefits Talk with us!	Choosing the Post 9/11 GI Bill is an irreversible decision. Be confident in your benefit selection before you apply to VONAPP.

2	Apply to VA VONAPP
	(Get confirmation number)
		Veterans On-Line Application (VONAPP)	To get benefits started you need to apply and you need a confirmation number.

3	Provide CCC with copy of VONAPP and the confirmation number
		In person via paper or scanned via email	We need to know that you have benefits so we can certify your classes and get benefits started. CCC chosen certificate/degree plan must align with VONAPP info. We must be sure your application was submitted.

4	Apply to FAFSA Optional
		FAFSA Web Site Use CCC Financial Aid Guide (yellow sheet)	Another financial resource for success. This is a first step to grants, loans, and work-study jobs. Think of FAFSA as a back up plan.

5	Get a VA work study job
		Be certified at 3/4 time enrollment Look at this information

Get the Classes Started Follow these steps
	What	How	Why
1	Apply to College
		Apply online Select your program from the catalog here	Get student ID which is necessary to register for classes. Provide program code which impacts financial benefits.

2	Create myClackamas account
	(If you experience problems, email the CCC Registrar’s Office or call 503-594-6100)
		1. Go to www.clackamas.edu 2. Click on myClackamas 3. Click on the myAccount link 4. Choose “I am a student” 5. Choose “New Account” 6. Enter: First and Last name, CCC Student ID #, Zip code. 7. Create a CCC email address and password. You can forward your CCC email to your yahoo, gmail (etc.) account. Check this account frequently.	Best way to register for classes Get degree requirements via “Academic Evaluation.” Primary CCC communication Get grade report

3	Take Placement Test
		No appointment needed; Located in Rook Hall Testing Center Web Site	To better select classes and to best use benefits

4	Attend New Student Advising (NSA) Session or see Advisors
		Sign up here: NSA Calendar	Be a more successful student Prepare to register for classes

5	Build an Education Plan
		Get degree requirements from catalog Get academic evaluation from myclackamas.edu Must be for three terms and signed	VA only pays for required class Classes are not offered every term: Plan Ahead

6	Register for Classes
		Use your myClackamas account and what you learned at the NSA	Register early so you get the best days and times; Check the web site for dates

7	Request Military and Civilian Transcripts (required)
		•Sailors and Marines use the form •All others ask online (link here) •Send to CCC Registrar Office	To better select classes and to best use benefits