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Welcome to LCC

LCC is proud to support veterans, military members, and their families pursuing higher education by connecting them with financial assistance from the federal government and nonprofit organizations.

Getting Started

Step 1: Apply for Admission

Admission is open to anyone 16 or older, and the best part is, there’s no fee. If you’d like assistance, you’re welcome to come in person to the Student Services Center – we’re happy to help!

Have questions? Call (719) 336-1590.

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Printable Application

Step 2: Apply for Veteran Benefits

Go to va.gov/education and Apply for Benefits

Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits to Dependents (TEB)

Service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® program can transfer unused educational benefits to their spouses or children. The Department of Defense guidance establishes the criteria for eligibility and transfer of those education benefits. The GI Bill®, signed into law June 20, 2008, provides the most comprehensive educational benefit package since the original bill, officially known as the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, was signed into law.

This benefit program requires an additional application process.

Learn more at benefits.va.gov

If you do not qualify for the Chapter 33 or Post-9/11 GI Bill®, you may qualify for one of these:

Step 3: Apply for In-State Residency

Active duty service members and their family members who are not Colorado residents must pick up a Veteran and Active Duty Tuition Adjustment Form, which is available at the Student Services Center.

Bring the completed form to the Student Services office, located in the Betz Technology Center. Submission of a Tuition Adjustment Form is required to receive Colorado in-state tuition. The form must be submitted to LCC every academic year before the first day of class of the semester in which you are enrolled. If you do not have a Tuition Adjustment Form on file at LCC, you will be charged the out-of-state tuition rate.

Step 4: Apply for College Opportunity Fund (COF)

Active Duty Service members and their family members residing in Colorado must apply for COF. The COF, or “stipend,” is money set aside by the state to invest in your education. Currently, you will save $116 per semester credit hour when you sign up, and that adds up to BIG $$.

To be eligible, you must be a qualified Colorado resident.

To apply go to cof.college-assist.org.

Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid

Getting financial aid for college is easier than you think! The trick is submitting your application early. All it takes to apply for all sorts of financial aid, including grants, loans, scholarships and Student Staff programs, is a one application form, called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The earlier you get your application in, the better your chances to qualify for a good financial aid package.

Get started today! Apply for the FAFSA online or pick up an application at the Educational Opportunity Center.

Need help? Speak to one of our Financial Aid Advisors at (719) 336-1590.

Our school code is 001355.

Current regulations allow veteran students to receive both federal financial aid funds (Pell grant and student loans) and veteran education benefits.

Learn more about financial aid options

Step 6: Send JST transcript

Airforce – contact for transcript

Other Military Contacts (Lamar)

Lamar Vocational Rehabilitation Office

1006 S. Main Street
(719) 336-7712

Lamar Workforce Center

LCC Career Center

Lamar Primary Outpatient Clinic

Gary Harbert, Veteran Service Officer

G.I. 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 website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.