Veterans Resource Center

Request to Use VA Benefits

Request to use VA Education Benefits is easy. Must be done after you have registered for classes. Follow these easy steps to access ClockWork in MyPortal.

Remember, you'll need your active Student CWID received after you apply for admission to Foothill.

*Note: CWID must be activated for the current term for Clockwork accessability.

1. Log onto MyPortal 
2. Click the "Students" tab
3. Scroll down until you see the "ClockWorks Student Portlet"
4. Click on "ClockWork VET Login"
5. Click "Benefits Request"
6. Complete the application all the way through and submit

Continuing Students

You will need to fill out a new request each quarter that you wish to use your VA educational benefits.

Important Note:  DO NOT submit your education benefits request until you have registered for classes.

• Request's cannot be processed until you have finished registering.
• Submitting a request prior to registering, can delay certification process.
• Enrolled courses must be  approved by Veteran Academic Counselor and listed on Educational Plan or it will delay your certification.
• Must complete a new request each quarter to use VA Benefits quarterly.

If you need assistance submitting your request to use your VA educational benefits, have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us or visit our office.

GI Comparison Tool

Want to see what you would receive with your current VA Educational Benefits based on percentage or School of choice? Use the GI Comparison Tool to get more information.