‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."
Welcome Military Connected Students!
IMPORTANT: Remember to complete all steps including orientation and provide your Military ID or DD-214 to Admissions & Records in order to be eligible for priority registration (Veterans and Active Duty only).
Allan Hancock College's Veteran Success Center assists prospective and enrolled student veterans, active duty, or dependents of veterans in utilizing education benefits, completing the admission application process, registering for classes, accessing campus resources, getting involved in leadership activities, and transitioning into civilian life. In addition, the center also offers connections to mental health and health services, computer access, learning assistance information, and access to tutoring. Ask about our Veteran Success Center garden and VA Work Study opportunities to learn about different ways to get involved!
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE VSC SPECIALIST
The VA will not approve courses that are not part of a Student Education Plan. A counseling appointment is required to obtain a Comprehensive Student Education Plan. Students newly enrolled, returning from 2 semesters prior, or students wishing to change their major are recommended to see a counselor regularly to prevent delays in receiving benefits.
NOTE: The VSC Specialist is NOT able to create a Comprehensive Student Education Plan. An appointment with a counselor is REQUIRED.
The counseling center can provide an education plan for you to submit for our education benefits. Any of the counselors can assist with this. Several of the counselors have worked directly in the Veteran Success Center, including David Hernandez, Cecelia Teniente, Ben Britten, and Carissa Perales.
Community Resources
Veterans Connect
VetNow/JobNow
CALVET Resource Book
CalTAP Resource Information
MilitaryOneSource
Benefit Inquiries
Santa Barbara County Veteran Service Officer
888-GIBill-1 (888-442-4551)
Hours, Locations, and Contact Information
Santa Maria
Building A, Room 4o4
Monday, Tuesday 0800-1800
Wednesday, Thursday 0800-1630
Friday 0800-1600
(805)922-6966 x 3925
Lompoc Valley Center
Building One, Room 102K
Tuesday 0900-1200
(805)922-6966 x 5190
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
1641 Utah Ave, Room 212
Monday-Friday 0900-1300
(805)734-3500 x 3250
Admissions & Enrollment to Allan Hancock College
Ordering Transcripts
NOTE: Allan Hancock College cannot accept unofficial transcripts or transcripts hand delivered.
Request official military transcripts to be sent to the Allan Hancock College Admissions
and Records Office via the following sites:
Air Force: Complete the USAF Transcript Request Form and mail it to the address shown on the form.
Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy: Submit your request electronically(Note: if you get the message "Your connection is not private", click on the link
that says "ADVANCED" and then click on "proceed to jst.doded.mil/smart/welcome.do") 
SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS:
Request official transcripts of all previous college enrollment to be sent to the Allan Hancock College Admissions
and Records office.
Chapter Requirments for Military Benefit Certification at Allan Hancock College
Please contact the Education Center located on your military installation
Active Duty Air Force may access more information here:
AFVEC
Active Duty Army may access more information here:
ArmyIgnitED
Active Duty spouses may access more information here: MySECO
Benefits are determined under various plans.
More information can be found here:
For dependents: Dependents may use the CalVet Fee Waiver concurrent with Chapter 35 benefits.
For spouses: Spouses may use the CalVet Fee Waiver or Chapter 35, but not concurrently.
The CalVet Fee Waiver covers tuition and enrollment fees for the entire academic year, except the Student Health Center Fee and Student Representative Fee.
Please contact Veteran Service Officer, Rhonda Murphy, at 805-346-7160. Once an application is submitted and approved, an authorization letter will be obtained. Please submit the authorization letter in person at the Santa Maria campus, or email andrea.cabanas@hancockcollege.edu.
Once Admissions and Records authorizes your priority registration, log onto your myHancock account and verify your registration date under My Registration Date.
Video Help: How to Register for a Class at Hancock
Go to myHancock to Register
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE NOW AN OFFICIAL HANCOCK STUDENT!
Once you are registered for classes, go to the Veterans Benefits Information Packet and sign in with your AHC email and password. Click on the "Next" box at the bottom
of each page. Complete the Veterans/Dependents Request for Certification Form. For
certification inquiries and/or assistance with completion, please Schedule a VSC Specialist Appointment or call 805-922-6966 x 3925.