A student who is a veteran, active duty military or a dependent of a veteran seeking to utilize a VA Educational Entitlement (GI Bill) or Active Duty Military Tuition Assistance. As a veteran student, you will have access to support from the Veteran Services office, with dedicated staff to help you discover opportunities.

STEP 1:  Apply to RRCC

• Get started by completing the free online application(link is external). Use the Create Account option on the Welcome page and continue to complete the full application.
• After applying, check out the Veterans Student Checklist at Veterans Student Checklist for a complete list of steps to get started.

STEP 2: Complete Orientation(link is external)

• Online Orientation – complete the self-paced online orientation by logging into The Rock(link is external) and clicking on the Student tab. *Your temporary password the first time logging into The Rock will be StudentMMDDYYYY (the word 'Student', followed by your date of birth). Click here for step-by-step instructions on accessing the orientation.pdf.
• Do you need help with your next steps? Schedule an appointment with an Admissions Navigator.  Watch this short video on how to schedule an appointment in Navigate (link is external)or Click here for step-by-step directions.  

STEP 3: Complete academic testing requirements. 

• You can find out which assessment(s) you’ll need to take by filling out a questionnaire here. You may need to submit additional documentation or take the Accuplacer Test. 

STEP 4: Meet with your Pathway Advisor

• Meeting with your Pathway Advisor is recommended prior to registration. An Advisor will help you select courses, identify course prerequisites, obtain program information, evaluate placement results, assist with transfer planning to a four-year college or university, and prepare you for graduation.
• Log into Navigate or call the Advising Front Desk at (303) 914-6275 to schedule an appointment.
•  Watch this short video on how to schedule an appointment in Navigate (link is external)or Click here for step-by-step directions.  

STEP 5: Register for classes

• Use Navigate to plan out your entire time at RRCC! Explore academic programs with Major Explorer, find important to-do’s, and drag and drop courses into different semesters to see your exact path to graduation. 

• Watch this short video on how to register for classes in Navigate.

• Once registered, visit the bookstore. Click Textbooks at the top of the page to see what books you may need for your specific classes. You can also call the bookstore for more information and price matching at 303-914-6232. 

STEP 6: Activate your student email account in The Rock

• Your student email address will end in @student.cccs.edu. You will be issued a student email address after you register for classes. 

STEP 7: Paying for College

•  You may qualify to receive both financial aid and VA education benefits at the same time. Apply for financial aid at www.fafsa.gov, and speak with Veteran Services if you have any questions about your benefits.
• Complete the College Opportunity Fund (COF) process which saves $40 per credit for students classified as Colorado residents for tuition purposes. It is important to complete this step for third-party billing.
• Check out Payment Plans  and Payment Deadlines to avoid late fees. 

STEP 8: Get your RRCC student ID card (if all of your courses are online, you will not be issued a student ID card.)

• Student ID Procedure – ID's available starting May 3rd for Summer and August 3rd for Fall. 

• Get your student ID from the Student Life offices at both the Lakewood and Arvada Campuses: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins may be accommodated. For evening hours, please make an appointment request through Navigate.
• Watch this short video on how to schedule an appointment in Navigate (link is external)or Click here for step-by-step directions.