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Institutions Outside the United States VETERAN EDUCATION
College credit transferred from outside the United States will Glendale Community College is approved as a degree-
need to be evaluated by an independent international credentials granting institution for the attendance of veterans and
evaluation agency. A list of these agencies are available through veteran’s dependents entitled to educational assistance.
the Admissions & Records Offi ce and the International Student After fi ling an application for admission, a veteran wishing
Center. An offi cial copy of the evaluation must be sent to the to attend on one of the V.A. assistance bills should complete
College by the agency. It is mandatory to include the break- all necessary forms with the college Veterans Certifying
down of upper/lower division coursework, the semester unit Offi cial located in AA-1. The Certifying Offi cial can be reached
equivalency, and the grade (A-F or Pass/No Pass). No course by calling (818) 240-1000, ext. 3360 or 5204 or by emailing
taken outside of the United States can be used for Reading and gccvrc@glendale.edu.
Written Expression, Oral Communication , or the American
Institution requirements. Courses can only be used for the An Intent-To-Register form must be submitted to the
GCC AA or AS degree; not for IGETC or Breadth certifi cation. Veterans Certifying Offi cial for each semester that they
wish to receive the Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9-11 (Chapter
TRANSFERS TO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES 33) benefi ts.
AND UNIVERSITIES It is the veteran’s responsibility to promptly notify the
college Veterans Certifying Offi cial of any change in
Students may take courses at Glendale Community College
which will qualify them to transfer to most four-year colleges program, which would aff ect their VA assistance. The
and universities with junior standing. The requirements of College Veterans Certifying Offi cial will forward all
colleges vary so it is not possible to prescribe a program of work appropriate documents concerning the application to the
which will apply to all of them. However, written agreements VA processing center located in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
for both general education and major requirements have been Veterans who are taking a course which lasts less than a
established with many of the four-year colleges and universities semester will be paid only for the actual enrollment period.
in California. The educational assistance allowance payable to Veterans is:
Students should consult their counselor to develop a plan Full time —12 units or more
to achieve their goal of transferring. Students can utilize 3/4 time —9-11½ units
the Glendale Community College Transfer Center website
at www.glendale.edu/transfercenter to obtain information 1/2 time —6-8½ units
regarding the diff erent pathways to transfer to a four-year 1/4 time —3-5½ units
university from Glendale Community College. Veterans must select an approved program of study, and will
Student Right-to-Know Act only be paid for courses taken from the student education
In accordance with the Federal Student Right-to-Know Act, the plan (SEP). Veterans must see the Veteran’s counselor in
college is required to make information about the completion the Veterans Resource Center offi ce to develop a student
and transfer rates of fi rst-time freshmen available to current education plan (SEP). An appointment can be made by
and prospective students. For current completion and transfer calling (818) 240-1000, ext. 3360 or by emailing gccvrc@
rates, contact the Research & Planning offi ce in AD 135. glendale.edu.
Veterans can also visit the Veteran Resource Center located
in AA-1B. The Veteran Resource Center is an informational
center that can assist with any questions regarding Veterans
educational benefi ts at GCC, as well as a great opportunity
to meet with other Veterans and talk about their goals.
Veterans can also join the Veteran’s Association Club. For
more information, visit www.glendale.edu/veterans.

2018–2019 C A T ALOG • G LEND ALE C OMMUNITY C OLLEGE