New GI Bill Could Be a Better Deal for Veterans
 If you’re a military veteran interested in using your educational benefits to go to college, we’ve got good news for you. Thanks to a new aid program for veterans, you may be able to get more financial support than you could have received in the past.
The new GI Bill for the 21st Century, also known as the Post 9/11 GI Bill, just might help you pay for college. Like the Montgomery GI Bill, it pays for your tuition to a DCCCD college. But its other provisions, such as subsidizing your housing costs and paying for books and supplies, might make it a better deal.
Be aware: Processing your application takes time. So, with Fall term around the corner, make double-time to the Financial Aid Office at the DCCCD college of your choice and speak with the Veterans Affairs certifying official. Each college has U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) certifying officials who can talk with you about the rules you’ll need to follow if you choose to sign up for the GI Bill for the 21st Century.
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Check Out Our New Programs and Degrees
 If you enroll at a DCCCD college this fall, you’ll have some exciting new programs of study and degree options to consider.
As of the Fall 2009 semester, you can pursue a(n):
- Associate in Arts degree with a Field of Study in Criminal Justice (Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield and Mountain View colleges)
- Environmental Sciences Technology Associate in Applied Sciences degree (Richland College)
- Fire Protection Technology Associate in Applied Sciences degree (Cedar Valley and El Centro colleges)
- Fire Science Certificate (Cedar Valley and El Centro colleges)
- Fire/Arson Investigation Certificate (Cedar Valley and El Centro colleges)
- Medical Front Office Specialist — Certificate and Marketable Skills Achievement Award (Brookhaven College)
- Energy Management Marketable Skills Achievement Award (Richland College)
For more information about any of these courses of study, contact an academic advisor at the DCCCD college(s) offering the degree, certificate or award that interests you.
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Plan Your Career With Our Free Services
 When planning your future career, you want to find an occupation that will pay well and have plenty of job openings. But it’s just as important to discover which career fits your interests, personality and talents, according to Mike Henderson, director, Career Services, El Centro College.
Fortunately, every DCCCD college offers free career services that can help you explore and narrow down your career options, prepare for the job search process and find a job related to your career interests.
As a future DCCCD student, you can use many of these services before you enroll. Check with the Career Center at the DCCCD college of your choice to find out which services are available to prospective students.
Let’s take a closer look at the services available.
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A Quick Way to Search for Fall Classes
 Want to know which courses are being offered for 2009-2010 at DCCCD and which college or colleges are offering them? Check out the districtwide 2009-2010 Web catalog.
The catalog lists all available courses by subject and location and gives detailed descriptions of each.
Catalogs have a five-year shelf life, and degree plan and course requirements may change during those five years. Those changes will be posted on the catalog Web site.
Once you begin taking classes at DCCCD, be sure to work closely with an academic advisor and college registrar’s staff (degree auditors) to ensure you are following the correct degree plans, taking the correct courses and operating under the correct catalog year.
You can search the catalog for specific courses easily. You’ll also find great information on financial aid, graduation requirements, college policies and procedures and much more.
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New students can register now for Fall credit classes. Don’t wait — get started now working toward your ultimate career goals.
