… STUDENTS What steps do I need to take to start at ELAC as a student veteran, dependent or service member? Apply online to ELAC. It will take approximately 24-48 hours to receive a Student ID (SID) number via email. Apply for VA Education … different schools at the same time? While receiving VA Educational Benefits, students may be concurrently enrolled at more than one school during the same semester. Whichever school the student is pursuing a degree from will be the Parent/Primary …