VA Education Benefits Checklist

Learn about our application processes, then apply by visiting the CU Anschutz Medical Campus Education webpage.

The VA requires that all prior credit be evaluated and military members must submit their military transcripts which can take as long as three weeks to three months to be received and evaluated. Submit your (JST) Joint Services Transcript (for all branches except Air Force) or (CCAF) Community College of the Air Force Transcripts to be evaluated. Some military-connected applicants will be required to submit additional forms when they apply, so be prepared to submit your DD214, if applicable.

• JST’s should be requested electronically to allow the “University of Colorado (Anschutz)” to download these transcripts.
• CCAF Official transcripts must be ordered to be printed and mailed to:
  • Check with your school/college/program for the correct mailing address

CU Anschutz Accountable Student Contract
The Accountable Student Contract is a contract that affects students in the Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine. Once students sign the Accountable Student Contract, it is a binding contract that adds an accountable student fee that is not covered by the VA. If you are a medical or dental student, please contact VMSS to discuss how this may affect you.

In addition to your campus orientation session, Veteran and Military Student Services staff is available to answer your questions during their monthly Zoom orientation sessions for students using benefits.

Contact us at VMSS@ucdenver.edu to RSVP for the Veteran and Military Student Services New Student Benefit Brief.

CU Anschutz students should check in with their advisor for orientation details and dates for their school, college, or program.

Select Authorized or Decline COF. It is recommended you select Lifetime Authorization so that funds are automatically applied each semester and only needs to be selected once.

• Log into your UCDAccess Portal
• In your "Student Center", select "Student Account"
• Click "COF Authorization/Review"
• Follow the instructions to authorize or edit the College Opportunity Fund
• It is recommended you select Lifetime Authorization (funds are automatically applied each semester, and only needs to be selected once)
• Finally, click on Submit in the bottom right corner

• If you are classified as a nonresident and live in Colorado, you may be eligible to receive the resident tuition rate. Go to our Military-connected Residency section for eligibility/documentation requirements.
• Military Experience Credit (Undergrads Only) – Basic military experience can earn students credit for undergraduate core courses.
• Are you a student pursuing a STEM degree and using Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits? The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is an extension of the Post 9/11 GI Bill that gives eligible students up to 9 months or $30,000 added benefits.
• If you are taking classes at another school that are required for your CU Denver program while using VA education benefits, fill out our Supplemental Certification Request: Parent/Guest Letter to have those courses covered.
• Fill out our VA Education Benefits Clock Hour Verification Form if you are not meeting full-time credit requirements and are participating in an internship, clinicals, or a residency.