Serving those who Served

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum age of 18 or 17 with parental consent
• Ability to meet the visual and physical requirements that a welding career demands
• A campus visit and tour prior to starting program
• DD214 – Member 4 or an Active Military ID
• Any post-secondary institution’s transcripts if VA benefits were used at these locations

The application fee is waived for Veterans with an honorable discharge DD-214 or current, valid military ID for active duty students.

Additional funding may be used in conjunction with VA benefits if needed.

Call 877-647-4111 and book your tour at one of our 6 locations: Charleston, SC, Piedmont/Greenville, SC, Columbia, SC, Rock Hill, SC, Fort Worth, TX or Houston, TX. During the personal tour with an Admissions Recruiter you will learn about the programs offered in detail, take a tour, speak to many individuals including Career Services and Instructors and most importantly, chat with a VA Certifying Official to begin the process of applying for benefits. We are here to help you every step of the way.

1. Step 1: Log into: https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/
2. Step 2: Go to milConnect – https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/
3. Step 3: (steps from https://www.va.gov/records/get-military-service-records/)
   • From your signed-in homepage, click on Correspondence/ Documentation. Then select Defense Personnel Records Information (DPRIS) from the drop- down menu.
   • Choose the Personnel File tab. ⁃ Select Request My Personnel File.
   • Fill out the form. In the Document Index section, check the boxes next to the document(s) you’d like to request.
   • Click on the Create and Send Request button.

You must supply transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended and funded with VA education benefits. Most schools allow you to do this in person, through the mail or online.

In person

• Print and fill out a transcript request form. These should be available on the institution’s website.
• Take the completed form to the admission’s office and pay the transcript request fee. Be sure to take a picture ID with you.

Through the mail

• Print and fill out a transcript request form. These should be available on the institution’s website.
• Provide any additional documents you need attached. These should be listed on the transcript request form.
• Include a check/money order made out to the institution for the required amount.
• Mail the completed package to the institution.

Online

• Visit the institution’s website to order official transcripts. Transcript requests are usually in the enrollment and admissions section.
• You will need your student ID or social security number in most cases.
• Upload any additional documents required.
• Pay the transcript fee using your credit card or PayPal.

Once you have received your official transcript, contact your Arclabs admissions rep.

• Federal law protects military members who miss school due to military orders. They have the right to re-enroll in their program, most often without penalty. These requirements apply to any institution that participates in Title IV federal student financial aid programs, including Pell Grants, Stafford Loans and the Federal Work-Study Program
• Please make sure to give any military orders sent to you to your VA Certifying Official on campus

• Gather the necessary documents and information to apply. These include:
  • Social Security number
  • Bank account direct deposit information
  • Education and military history
  • Basic information about the school or training facility you want to attend or are attending now
• You can apply by mail, in person or with the help of an Arclabs professional. To find regional offices or claims processing centers, visit www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available through the official U.S. government website at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/. This will walk you through all the steps to see what you qualify for and how to get your Certificate of Eligibility for school training.