Veteran Services

Student Commons

| Room: 149 / 155

Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(970) 339-6553

veterans@aims.edu

Gateway Building

| Room: 305 F

Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(970) 339-6553

veterans@aims.edu

Supporting Those Who Served

Veteran Services at Aims Community College supports Veterans, service members, and their families by providing access to education benefits and comprehensive assistance in a welcoming, respectful environment.

With a deep appreciation for the service and sacrifices of military members and their families, our department is committed to helping you succeed academically through high-quality guidance and support.

Veteran Services Team with Student-Veterans of America Chapter at NATCON 2026

Veteran Services team with the Student-Veterans of America chapter at NATCON 2026.

Steps for VA Benefit Users at Aims

1. Apply to Aims

Start your admissions journey.

Apply Now

Visit the Admissions link to follow the steps and apply to Aims Community College. This is required for both first-time and transfer students.

2. VA Benefits

Apply through official portals.

Apply For Benefits

VA issues a Certificate of Eligibility; Guard members receive a FERPA Waiver from CDMVA. We process:

CH30 (MGIB-AD)
CH31 (VR&E)
CH33 (Post-9/11)
CH35 (DEA)
CH1606 (Reserves)
Fry Scholarship
CHAMPVA
CO National Guard TA

Need housing verification or acceptance letters? Email veterans@aims.edu.

3. Send Prior Credit

Transcript evaluation is required.

Get JST Transcripts

Submit JST and college transcripts (Title 38, Section 3675(b)).

JST Process:

Request "Official JST" in the portal.
Search/Select Aims Community College (Main Campus).
Confirm and click "Send JST Transcript."

Aims Community College, Attn: Admissions and Records, P.O. Box 69, Greeley, CO 80632

4. Financial Aid

Apply for FAFSA and scholarships.

Apply for FAFSA

Complete the FAFSA and the Aims Foundation Scholarship Application (Opens Nov 1). We offer scholarships specifically for military-connected students.

5. Success Coach

Plan your course schedule.

Meet Your Coach

Determine your major and build an educational plan. Coaches help you gain the decision-making skills needed for your education and career.

6. In-state Tuition

Update your residency status.

Update Residency

Submit your request through Workday to access in-state rates via the Veterans Choice Act or Colorado GI Promise.

7. Enrollment Request

This is required every semester.

This is the final step to certify your benefits. You must submit this request through Workday every semester you wish to use benefits to ensure timely payment.

Submit VA Certification Request

VA Housing/Stipend Estimator

This calculator was developed by Aims Veteran Services to assist students in generating a projected estimate of their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and benefit stipends. Please be advised that the figures produced by this tool are strictly for informational and personal financial planning purposes.

While we strive for accuracy based on current academic year rates, these results do not constitute a guarantee of payment. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) maintains sole authority over the final determination of eligibility, enrollment verification, and actual disbursement amounts. (All numbers generated by this tool are estimates.)

VA Housing/Stipend Estimator

VA Benefit Housing/Stipend Estimator