Admission Steps
If you are an active duty military service member, veteran, or dependent, please indicate as much on your admission application. Active duty military and their dependents, as well as military veterans who are honorably discharged, are granted in-state tuition. Stop by Military & Veteran Services on the 2nd floor of the College Community Center or visit the Military or Veterans areas for more information on services available to our Military and Veteran students and their families.
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Apply
Your first step is simple. Just create your admissions account and complete our brief online application.
If you need assistance, call (928) 317-6084.
Apply for Benefits
Apply for benefits and submit DD-214/Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the AWC Veteran Services Office.
- You can apply by using VA Education And Training Benefits | Veterans Affairs
- Submit DD-214/Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the AWC Veteran Services Office. Information on which benefits you may qualify for can be found at va.gov/education and Veteran Services. Contact the Veteran Services Office if you need assistance applying for benefits.
If you need assistance, call (928) 344-7622.
Transfer Credit
Per VA regulations, all students receiving educational benefits, must submit official college and/or military transcripts.
Arizona Western College accepts a maximum of 30 credits from non-traditional credit. When applicable, credit earned from Military training may be used for degree credit as equivalent courses in the major or as general electives up to the maximum number of credits prescribed by the specific program requirements.
- Request official transcripts from all prior institutions. https://www.parchment.com/
- ARMY /NAVY /MARINE / COAST GUARD: Joint Services Transcripts https://jst.doded.mil/
- AIR FORCE: Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/32882/institution
- Submit an Online Request for Evaluation/Re-evaluation of Credits. Credit Evaluation Form
Acceptable transcripts require the imprint of the official school seal and be sent directly from the issuing institution to:
Arizona Western College
Transfer Services Office
PO Box 929
Yuma, AZ 85366-0929
If you need assistance, call (928) 344-7622.
Accounts and Passwords
Once you’ve been accepted and receive your AWC ID number, the account activation process will set up your student accounts.
If you need assistance, call (928) 317-5892 or visit Support.
Testing
If you have not taken English or Math courses at a college level, please contact the Military and Veteran Services department to schedule a placement test.
If you need assistance, call (928) 344-7622.
Register for Classes
Sign in to your Student Planning account to register for your planned courses. Register early to have the best choice of course offerings.
If you need assistance, call (928) 344-7550.
Enrollment Certification Request
Submit an Enrollment Certification Request.
- (Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35 and 1606) Enrollment Certification Request Form
If you need assistance, call (928) 344-7622.
Have questions?
Contact us at (928) 344-7550.