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VRC Intake Step-by-Step Guide

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Documents You’ll Need

If you’re a Veteran:

  • DD-214 Member 4 or Military ID
  • Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or NOBE (DD-2384) for Reservists, or 28-1905 for Voc Rehab (Ch 31 (optional)

If you’re a Dependent, using benefits:

  • VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or CalVet Award Letter
  • Qualifying Veteran’s DD-214 Member 4 (optional)

If you’re a Dependent, not using benefits:

  • Military ID

OR

  • Qualifying Veteran’s DD-214 Member 4 AND
    • Marriage Certificate (Spouse)
    • Birth Certificate (Child)
    • Birth Certificate and your parent’s Marriage Certificate (Stepchild)

Once you click the link to the form, you’ll use your Cypress College Single Sign-On to get started! You should see the welcome screen below:

A screenshot of the Dynamic Forms Welcome page, welcoming the student and sharing that they’ve been directed to the Veterans Resource Center Intake Form. In the center of the page, a large gray button reads “Complete This Form.”

Once you click “Complete This Form,” you’ll be redirected to the first page. Your first and last name and your Cypress ID will auto-populate, you’ll just need to add responses to the blank boxes and select Veteran or Dependent:

A screenshot of the Veterans Resource Center Intake Form. At the top rests the Cypress College logo with blue lettering and yellow c’s in the center of a triangle. Below are sections for the student’s first and last name, phone number, email, student ID, date of birth, and current or intended major. At the bottom, radio buttons prompt the student to choose if they are a veteran or dependent.

Then, click “Submit Form”!

If you selected Veteran:

You’ll land on the Veteran Intake Form and start by telling us if you plan to use benefits:

A screenshot of the Veteran Intake form that reads “Are you planning on using benefits?” and prompts the student to select yes or no.

If yes, you’ll be prompted to select which one you plan to use. If you’re not sure which one yet or you’d like more information on your options, select “Unsure.”

A screenshot of the Veteran Intake form prompting the veteran to select which benefit they plan to use. The options available are: Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), Veterans Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31), and Unsure.

If no, you’ll skip down to the next section where you’ll upload your Intake Documents. Please note that only your DD-214 or Military ID is required.

A screenshot of the Veteran Intake form, showing the Intake Documents section. The requested documents are the DD-214 Member 4 or Photo of Military ID (if currently active) and the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or NOBE (DD-2384) for Reservists, or 28-1905 for Voc Rehab (Ch 31). To the far right are two “Attach File” icons.

Next, you’ll let us know if you have attended any other colleges! This will be important for us to know, especially if you plan on using benefits.

If yes, you’ll be prompted to list the names of the institutions and upload your unofficial transcripts if you have them. If no, you’ll skip down to the next section about Joint Services Transcripts (JST) Retrieval.

Your selection will determine our ability to retrieve your JSTs and review them for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) eligibility.

A screenshot of the Veteran Intake form prompting the veteran to choose their preferred authorization as pertains to their Joint Services Transcripts. The options shown are: “I permit Cypress College to retrieve my JSTs and would like them reviewed for CPL eligibility,” “I permit Cypress College to retrieve my JSTs, but would like to opt out of CPL eligibility review,” and “I would not like my JSTs retrieved.”

Then, you’ll click the Signature line to sign and certify that the form is correct and click “Submit Form” at the bottom to submit!

If you selected Dependent:

You’ll be prompted to specify your relationship to the veteran before moving on to your corresponding form.

A screenshot of the VRC Intake form prompting the student to select their relationship to the qualifying veteran. The options provided are Spouse, Child or Stepchild.

Based on your selection, you’ll land on the Spouse, Child, or Stepchild Intake Form and start by telling us if you’ll be using benefits.

A screenshot of the Dependent Intake form that reads “Are you planning on using benefits?” and prompts the student to select yes or no.

If yes, you’ll need to provide the Qualifying Veteran’s First and Last Name and upload the VA Certificate Eligibility (COE) or CalVet Award Letter.

Please note that adding the Qualifying Veteran’s DD-214 is optional.

A screenshot of the Dependent Intake form with sections to add the Qualifying Veteran’s first and last name. Below is the Intake Documents section. The requested documents are the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or CalVet Award Letter and the Qualifying Veteran’s DD-214 Member 4 (optional). To the far right are two “Attach File” icons.

If no, you’ll have to indicate whether or not the Service Member is currently active. This will help us determine what alternative Intake Documents we’ll need to collect from you!

If the Service Member is currently active, and you have your own Military ID, please upload a copy of that to verify your dependent status.

A screenshot of the Dependent Intake form prompting the student to upload a copy of their Military ID. To the far right is one “Attach File” icon.

If the Service Member is not currently active, please upload the requested documents based on your relationship to the veteran:

For Spouses:

A screenshot of the Spouse Intake form prompting the student to upload copies of their Marriage Certificate and the Service Member’s DD-214 or Military ID. Below in red lettering reads: “Why are we asking for these documents? Your marriage certificate provides proof of your relationship to the veteran and their DD-214 or military ID verifies their identity and veteran status.” To the far right are two “attach file” icons.

For Children:

A screenshot of the Child Intake form prompting the student to upload copies of their Birth Certificate and the Service Member’s DD-214 or Military ID. Below in red lettering reads: “Why are we asking for these documents? Your birth certificate provides proof of your relationship to the veteran and their DD-214 or military ID verifies their identity and veteran status.” To the far right are two “attach file” icons.

For Stepchildren:

A screenshot of the Stepchild Intake form prompting the student to upload copies of their Military ID (if applicable) or their Birth Certificate, their parent’s marriage certificate, and the Service Member’s DD-214 or Military ID. Below in red lettering reads: “Why are we asking for these documents? Your Military ID verifies your status as a dependent, but if you don’t have one, we’ll use your birth certificate to prove your relationship to the married parent, their marriage certificate to prove their relationship to the veteran, and their DD-214 or military ID verify their identity and veteran status.” To the far right are three “attach file” icons.

Next, you’ll let us know if you have attended any other colleges! This will be important for us to know, especially if you plan on using benefits.

If yes, you’ll be prompted to list the names of the institutions and upload your unofficial transcripts if you have them.

If no, you’ll skip down to the next section where you’ll click the Signature line to sign and certify that the form is correct and click “Submit Form” at the bottom to submit!

After Submission

You’ll receive a submission confirmation to the email you added to the form immediately after submitting:

A screenshot of an email to a student from notify@ngwebsolutions.com. The email reads: “Hello Charlie, You have successfully submitted the Cypress College VRC Intake Form. A representative from our office will review your submission and reach out to schedule your Intake Appointment. In the meantime, if you have any further questions you can reach our office at 714-484-7150 or veterans@cypresscollege.edu. We look forward to welcoming you to the Cypress VRC! Best regards, The Cypress College VRC Team.”

A VRC Support Staff Member will contact you to schedule your Intake Appointment.

Once you have confirmed your appointment date and time, you’ll receive a follow-up email with your appointment details and check-in information:

A screenshot of an email to a student from notify@ngwebsolutions.com. The email reads: “Hello Charlie, Thank you for completing the Cypress College VRC Intake Form! Your form has been reviewed and your Intake Appointment has been set. Your Intake Appointment will be on 07/22/2025 at 11:30 AM with Nick Gutierrez. Please arrive at the Veteran’s Resource Center, Building 8, Room 101 at least 10 minutes prior to your appointment to check in. If you have a walk-in appointment, you are welcome to come in anytime between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm on your scheduled date. In the meantime, if you have any further questions you can reach our office at 714-484-7150 or veterans@cypresscollege.edu. We look forward to meeting with you soon! Best regards, The Cypress College VRC Team.” At the bottom of the email, there is a link that redirects the student to their Dynamic Forms home page.

What to Expect During Intake

  • Benefits Explanation and Overview (if applicable)
  • Major Requirements for Educational Goal(s)
  • Assistance with College Enrollment
  • VRC Counseling Appointment Scheduling
  • First Year Transition Program Enrollment (if applicable)