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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

 

 

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