VETS Center
Veterans Education & Transition Services
The VET Center works as a liaison between CSN students and the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans and their dependents with their educational benefits and academic needs. The Center not only certifies enrollment, it provides timely and accurate information on VA related issues, as well as a place for our veteran students to socialize and study.
Student Benefits for Veterans include:
- Assistance with educational benefits application
- CSN admission assistance
- Liaison to veteran’s regional office
- Study location
- Personal academic counseling
- Information on local job opportunities
- Veteran work-study possibilities
Submit Online Claim
Claim submission to CSN VETS Center for returning students
(This is not the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) verification below)
Apply for VA Educational Benefits NOW
Whether you are a First Time Applicant or have already been approved for VA Educational Benefits, you can apply here.
Forms
- VA Form 20-572
- VA Form 21-686C
- VA Form 21-4138X
- VA Form 22-1990-ARE
- VA Form 22-1990E-ARE
- VA Form 22-1995-ARE
- VA Form 22-5490-ARE
- VA Form 22-5495-ARE
- VA Form 24-0296
- AARTS Request
- CCAF Request
- CGI Request - Request for Coast Guard Institute Transcript
- No Prior Credit
- Non-Traditional Education Credit Request
- S.M.A.R.T. Request
- VA Post 9/11 Contract
Resources
- Military Education Benefit
- Muskogee VA Office
- Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Post-9/11 Road Map for Success
- Post-911 GI-Bill Changes
- Pay Rates- For recipients of VA Educational benefits (missing link)
- Standard of Progress
- Today's GI Bill
- VA Standard of Progress
WAVE Verification
All Chapters, with the exception of Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation), Chapter 35 (Survivors and Dependents) and Chapter 33 (Post 911 GI Bill) must contact the Department of Veterans Affairs monthly to verify their enrollment by calling 1-877-823-2378 or by visiting http://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do.
Military Prior Learning Experience Transfer Credit
At the College of Southern Nevada, there are several ways in which you may be able to use your military experience to finish your degree sooner than you think. Use the links below to find out how you can maximize your training and experience as you pursue your degree at CSN. Veteran students wanting to transfer credits from a regionally accredited institution of higher education must have an official transcript mailed or hand carried and unopened to the Office of the Registrar. Students who attended a foreign university or college must have their credits evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Have questions? Contact the CSN Transfer Team
Free Evaluation of Military Training
CSN offers a free evaluation of military training and experience for college credit. All credit granted for military training is given based on the American Council on Education (ACE) guide recommendations. To request an official evaluation of your military experience and training for college credit, please request an official transcript using the links below.
Alternative Credit Options
Many students have extensive knowledge gained through prior schooling, training, or on-the-job experience. Through CSN, you may have the opportunity to earn additional credit toward your degree through a variety of options.
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Non-Traditional Education Credit Request
Important VETS Center Notices
- Post-911 GI-Bill Changes (Effective August 1st, 2011)
- To qualify for monthly housing allowance, you must be over 50% Rate of Pursuit
- Academic Counselor available in the VETS Center on Tuesday & Wednesday from 10 am - 2 pm. For appointments, call 702-651-5060.
- All math & English remedial coursework must be taken in person.
VETS Enrollment Rates
| Class Duration | Enrollment Credits | Enrollment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4-week | 1 credit | less-than-half time |
| 2 credits | three-quarter time | |
| 3 or more credits | full time | |
| 5-week and 6-week |
1 credit | less-than-half time |
| 2 credits | one-half time | |
| 3 credits | three-quarter time | |
| 4 or more credits | full time | |
| 8-week | 1-2 credits | less-than-half time |
| 3 credits | one-half time | |
| 4-5 credits | three-quarter time | |
| 6 or more credits | full time | |
| 10-week | 1-3 credits | less-than-half time |
| 4 credits | one-half time | |
| 5-6 credits | three-quarter time | |
| 7 or more credits | full time | |
| 12-week | 1-3 credits | less-than-half time |
| 4-5 credits | one-half time | |
| 6-7 credits | three-quarter time | |
| 8 or more credits | full time | |
| Full-Semester | 1-5 credits | less-than-half time |
| 6-8 credits | one-half time | |
| 9-11 credits | three-quarter time | |
| 12 or more credits | full time |
VETS Center Employment
The VETS Center does not offer employment opportunities for veterans.
Veterans may be eligible for either the Veterans Affairs Workstudy Program or the Financial Aid Workstudy Program. To be eligible for the VA Workstudy Program, you must be enrolled and making a claim for VA Educational Benefits at the three-quarter-time rate or greater. To determine your eligibility for the Financial Aid Workstudy Program, contact the CSN Financial Aid Office at 702-651-4047.
VETS Center Location & Hours
VETS Center
West Charleston Campus, Modular 11
Near Building I -CSN Library and Building K-Health Sciences Building
Mailing Address
6375 W. Charleston Blvd
Sort Code WCMOD11
Las Vegas, Nevada 89146-1164
Phone: 702-651-5060
Fax: 702-651-7430
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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