Veterans Benefits at TC3 Transfer of Veteran Benefits

Students who were receiving veteran's benefits at another college must complete a Change Program/Place of Training form (VA form 22-1995) for Veterans, Servicepersons, & Members of the Selected Reserve or (VA form 22-5495) for Survivors' & Dependents' Education Assistance to receive benefits at your place of training. These forms can be completed online by going to https://www.va.gov. A copy of this form needs to be sent to the VA Certifying official at Tompkins Cortland.

What to send Tompkins Cortland’s VA Certifying Official

  • Copy of member 4 DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).
  • Copy of official transcripts from all previous colleges.
  • Copy of Change of Program/Place of Training form.
  • Copy of Certificate of Eligibility or WAVE Benefits or eBenefits Education Status Pages showing education benefits.
  • Signed copy of Memorandum of Understanding.
  • Copy of Schools VA Enrollment Form.