Veterans Enrollment Checklist
In This Section
New Students
To avoid delays in receiving your VA education benefits, please follow the steps listed below and submit all required documents.
Summary Of Requirements/Documents:
- Copy of VONAPP or Certificate of Eligibility
- Copy of DD-214 or Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
- Math/English Placement Scores or ACT/SAT (if applicable)
- Military Transcripts
- Official college/universities transcripts (if applicable)
- VA Enrollment Certification Request form (each semester)
Step 1: Apply And Complete The Following:
- Nevada State University admissions application: https://nsc.edu/admissions/apply/
- NSHE Veterans, Spouses and Dependents Form for Determination of Tuition Charges form at https://nshe.nevada.edu/system-administration/forms/ (Click on Student Affairs >Additional Forms).
- VA education benefits through VONAPP (Veterans Online Application):www.gibill.va.gov. For assistance, call the VA Education Benefits Department at 1-888-442-4551.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (if applicable): www.fafsa.gov. For FAFSA assistance, call 1-800-4-FED-AID
Step 2: Submit A Copy Of DD-214 Or Notice Of Basic Eligibility (NOBE).
- To request a copy of your DD-214: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/about-service-records.html
- Email to VA@nsc.edu
Step 3: Take Math And English Placement Tests, If Applicable.
- Complete this step if you have not taken any Math and/or English class for college credits.
- SAT and ACT scores may be submitted in lieu of placement testing.
- To sign up for a placement test, please contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment by email or phone at 702-992-2130.
Step 4: Request And Submit All Sealed (Un-Opened) Official Transcripts From College/Universities Attended And Military Transcripts To:
- Nevada State College, Office of Admissions and Records, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002
- For Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy transcripts, request online through Joint Services Transcripts: https://jst.doded.mil
- For Air Force transcripts, request online through Community College of the Air Force: www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf
Newly Admitted And Continuing Students
Step 5: Schedule An Appointment To Meet With An Academic Advisor To Plan Your Courses And Class Schedules.
- Only courses (including prerequisites) that satisfy requirements for a program of study will be reported to the VA. Call 702.992.2160 or email AAC@nsc.edu to reach Academic Advising.
Step 6: Register For Classes Online Through MyNevadaState
- Nevada State College, Office of Admissions and Records, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002
- For Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy transcripts, request online through Joint Services Transcripts: https://jst.doded.mil
- For Air Force transcripts, request online through Community College of the Air Force: www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf
Step 7: Complete And Submit VA Semester Enrollment Certification Request Form.
- Note: This form must be submitted every semester you wish to use benefits.
Contact Information
Contact Person: Fran Wilson
Mailing Address: 1300 Nevada State Drive, RSS200, Henderson, NV 89002
Email: va@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2199
Fax: (702) 992-2151
Office Hours: Monday Friday (8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.)
(Closed on all major holidays: 4th of July, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day)