Veterans Quick Start Guide
As a veteran student, you have multiple applications to complete. These applications can be completed concurrently. Use the step-by-step instructions below to get started:
- Apply for your VA Educational Benefits by visiting the US Dept. Veterans Affairs' "How to Apply for the GI Bill®" page.
- Meet with an Entry Academic Adviser to explore career pathways, college services and
discuss entry requirements. However, the Academic & Career Advising team is available
to serve the public over the phone, online, and through email.
- Email: advising@RTC.edu
- Call: (425) 235-5840
- Text: (425) 448-3416
- Zoom: visit the RTC Zoom Lobby
- Apply for admission to Renton Technical College:
- Online Services (Click on the "Admission" link in the left navigation)
- Mail the application to:
Registration
Renton Technical College
3000 NE Fourth Street
Renton, WA 98056 - In-person at the Admissions/Registration department in building I - Roberts Campus Center during business hours.
- Meet with Veterans Services to review and submit the documents needed for your VA education benefits file at RTC. Connect via 425-235-6570 or by email veterans@rtc.edu
- If applying for financial aid you are advised to start your financial aid application as early as possible due to lengthy processing times. Apply for Financial Aid by visiting the FAFSA website.
- Request Official Transcripts from other schools you’ve previously attended. These
should be sent directly to RTC from your prior school.
- Electronic submission: Transcripts@rtc.edu
- Mailed: Renton Technical College Attn: Transcripts, 3000 NE 45th St., Renton WA 98056
- Request Official Joint Service Transcript (JST) from classes you received while in service from JST's Transcript Request site.