Apply for VA Educational Benefits

• Complete the online application (VONAPP)

Apply for Admission to De Anza

• Apply Online
• After you receive your De Anza welcome letter with your student ID number, try your first-time MyPortal login.
• How to report a problem: If the CCCApply application or your MyPortal login do not work as described, please fill out the A&R Help Form.

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Order Transcripts 

• Order transcripts from all colleges that you previously attended, including military institutions. Request military transcripts at:
  
  
• AARTS 
• SMART
• CGI
• CCAF

Take Placement Tests

• Make an appointment to take your test(s).
• If you completed English/ESL, Math, Chemistry or Biology courses at another college or received qualifying scores on high school AP exams, see How to Request Prerequisite Clearance.

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Visit the De Anza Veterans Office to start your file

• Bring the following documents to the De Anza Veterans Office:
  
  
• DD-214 Member 4 Copy
• Copy of submitted VONAPP
• Official Transcripts
• Assessment Results

Apply for Financial Aid

• Visit the Financial Aid Office for options

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Run a Degree Audit

• Log in to MyPortal to use DegreeWorks (see Student Tab) to plan your classes based on your major and any courses completed at another institution.

See a Counselor

• Visit the Counseling Website for appointment availability
• Meet with a De Anza Counselor to complete a Veteran's Education Plan for a VA Approved Program.
• Submit a copy of your completed Veteran's Education Plan to the De Anza Veteran's Office. 

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Register for Classes

• See the complete list of steps for How to Register for Classes.
• Already know the steps? Log in to MyPortal. Don't forget to update your personal information with email changes!

Authorize Certification

You must authorize certification each quarter you wish to receive benefits. You may authorize in two ways:

• Visit the Veterans Office and sign your schedule.
  
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• Copy Your Schedule of Classes from MyPortal and e-mail to  pasqualishari@fhda.edu, indicating you want to be certified.

Attend Classes

• Be on time for the first class meeting. Otherwise, you may be dropped from the class.
• If you no longer want to be enrolled in a class, it is your responsibility to officially drop classes.
• Need help in your classes? Free academic tutorial support is available through our Student Success Center.

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Be Engaged. This Is Your Life!

• Join a club. Get involved with De Anza's chapter of SVA.
• Get involved in student government. Make your voice heard.
• Attend campus events. For listings, see our events calendar.
• Get your DASB card. It serves as your official photo ID for  the VTA Eco Pass and access to the library, open computer labs, events and many other De Anza services.
• Go Green! Learn about our sustainability programs.

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