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How do I apply for an MCC parking pass? Visit Public Safety in the Brighton Campus, Building 7, Room 341, or call 292-2900 for more information. Are parking fees covered under the GIBill? No, Veteran Affairs does not pay parking fees under the GI Bill. Where do I get my bill and schedule to submit to the Veteran Services Office for certification? You will need your official bill and schedule for certification, which can be obtained through the Student Account Office. How long will it take from the time I apply to start receiving my checks? Normally, your checks will start arriving anywhere from 8-10 weeks after the semester starts. Sometimes this period is lengthened as a function of how much processing volume exists in the Buffalo regional VA office. We have experienced, on a few occasions, up to a three-month wait for the first checks to arrive. How can I pay for my tuition and fees if my payments do not start as soon as I start school? MCC Department of Student Accounts can defer part or all of your tuition and fee payments for up to three months of the semester. During your semester certification process Veteran Services will assist you in completing the proper paperwork to submit to Student Accounts. How do I contact the VA for assistance with my benefits? Call 888.442.4551. Be sure to obtain the Operator Name, ID#, and office location (Buffalo or Oklahoma) for future reference. Do I have to certify benefits each semester I attend MCC? Yes, you must visit Veteran Services each semester to certify for the upcoming semester. How do I get my military transcripts? Visit our Academics page for the website pertaining to your service branch. Are there any academic standards that I must maintain to keep my VA educational benefits? Yes, you must maintain a "C" average or a Grade Point Average of 2.0 out of 4.0. The Veteran Services Office at MCC reviews academic transcripts at the end of every semester. Those students who consistently perform below the established standards of success must be reported to the VA Regional Office in Buffalo. The Veterans Administration is the final determining authority for suspension or revocation of benefits. What is a "kicker"? A kicker is a supplement paid to certain VA educational benefit recipients that is awarded because the unit is a "high priority unit". Kickers generally range from $100 to several hundred dollars in extra benefits per month. If you are receiving benefits under Chapter 1606 (Reserve Component), be certain to inform the Veterans Services office if you are to receive a kicker. In certain cases, Chapter 30 recipients may also be receiving kickers if they are serving in reserve component units subsequent to their active duty service. In either case we will ask you to bring in a copy of your kicker contract to ensure that it is processed efficiently and without delay.