Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy

"Academy students learn firsthand from experienced local firefighters who protect and serve the Lake Tahoe Basin.” -- Jeff Michael, Retired Fire Chief Read more
Education in the Tahoe Environment

Students live and study in Tahoe's amazing environment. Named America's best lake by USA Today readers in 2012, Tahoe offers students year round recreation.
Ambassadors

Whether it's your first day at LTCC or you're close to graduation, the student ambassadors will help you find your way.
Financial Aid

Nearly 70 percent of LTCC students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans, grants and work-study assistance. Read more

Veterans: Steps to Complete

Never Received Benefits Before

If you have never received educational benefits before, please complete the steps below.

Complete an LTCC admission application online. Apply now.
Complete an "Application for VA Education Benefits" (form 22-1990) online at: http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp".
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.
Provide your DD-214, Member 4 copy of your discharge papers.
Send official transcripts of all previous educational work to the Admissions & Records office.
If you are a Reservist, please present a copy of your DD-2304 "Notice of Basic Eligibility" (NOBE).
LTCC recommends that veterans file the "Free Application for Student Aid" online at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more information, please visit the financial aid page.
Make an appointment in the Student Services office (A100) to take the orientation and assessment testing for math and English placement.
You must make an appointment to meet with Pete Dixon, the Veteran's counselor, in Student Services (A100) to develop an educational plan toward your stated objective.

Transferring Benefits

If you are transferring benefits from another college or university, please complete the steps below.

Complete an LTCC admission application online: www.ltcc.edu
Complete VA form 22-1995, "Change of Program or Place of Training."
For students receiving Survivor/Dependent benefits, complete VA form 22-5495.
Check with the Financial Aid office regarding the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA) or go online at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

Current/Former Benefits at LTCC

If you are currently or have previously received benefits at LTCC, please complete the steps below.

Speak with the LTCC Veterans Certifying Official to update any changes in address, direct deposit information, program change or general questions you may have about your VA file.
Additional inquiries may be directed through the VA website: http://www.gibill.va.gov or by calling the VA directly at 1 (888) 442-4551.

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