Application Process Getting Started at A1 Business and Technical College
Checklist for New Students
To assist your transition to A1 Business and Technical College, the New Military Student checklist is outlined below:
Note: If you will be using Tuition Assistance, your first step should be to speak with your Educational Services Officer (ESO), military counselor, or Service.
Admissions
787-256-7000 | admiss@a1colleg.com
- Complete the A1 application online. Use the code "jumilitary" to waive the application fee.
- Request all official transcripts be sent to Admissions.
- Meet with Admissions Counselor.
- Attend a A1 campus tour.
- Receive an Admissions decision letter.
U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs
888-442-4551 | www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
For Post 9/11 GI Bill benefit, complete VA form 22-1990 on www.vets.gov/education/apply.
- If transfer student, complete VA form 22-1995 on www.vets.gov/education/apply to change school to A1.
- If a recipient of benefit, complete a VA form 22-1990e on www.vets.gov/education/apply.
- Receive Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in the mail from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
- For Vocational Rehabilitation, complete VA form 28-1900, and provide A1 with VA form 28-1905.
- For other VA education programs, www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Director of Veterans and Military Resource Center
- Contact Mike Mitchell, 787-256-7638 or mmitche26@a1colleg.com.
- Submit VA documents to A1, including COE, orders or DD-214.
- Receive a A1 Military Student Welcome letter.
Advising Office
787-256-7170 | advising@a1colleg.com
- Make an appointment to meet an Academic Advisor to enroll in classes.
Controller
787-256-7080 | controlr@a1colleg.com
- Accept Student Health Insurance, or submit waiver (available here) if you have other coverage.
Financial Aid Office
787-256-7060 | finaid@a1colleg.com
- Complete FAFSA online at www.FAFSA.com.
- Receive financial aid letter in the mail from A1.
Career Management
787-256-7054 | careers@a1colleg.com
- Visit the Center and sign up for Phin Connect.
Disability Support Services
Olga Florez | oflorez@a1colleg.com
- If needed, contact Disability Support Services to request any accommodations you might need.
Student Veterans of America
- Tour the Defenders Den in the Founders Building.
- Join on Phin Connect.
New Military Student Orientation
- Each semester we hold a Military and Veteran Student Orientation to share and communicate all the resources A1 has to offer. To attend this orientation session, contact veterans@a1colleg.com.
Campus Security
787-256-7585 | campus.security@a1colleg.com
- Get your A1 ID card.
- Get your parking pass.
Residential Life
787-256-7582 | housing@a1colleg.com
- Register for campus housing, or submit housing waiver. Learn about the Residency Requirement through the Office of Residential Life.