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Applying for Education Benefits

• Applying for Education Benefits for the First Time
• Previously used Education Benefits
• Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation Students
• Guest Student

First time applying for Education Benefits

Step 1: Complete VA Application for Educational Benefits

• Chapter 30, 32, 1606 & 1607 (Prior Active Duty & Reservists) Application for Benefits VA Form 22-1990 or Apply Online
• Chapter 35 (Dependents Educational Assistance) Application for Benefits
  VA Form 22-5490 and Cal Vet Fee Waiver

Step 2: Submit the following information to the Office of Veterans Affairs on campus

• Chapter 30, 32, 1606 & 1607:
• Application for Benefits or Signature Page of the Online Application
• DD 214 Member 4 (Chapters 30, 32 & 1607) (1607 student can also bring in Certificate of Release or proof of discharge from Active Duty in lieu of the DD 214 Member 4)
• Notice of Eligibility (Chapter 1606 only)
• Kicker information with proof of payment into program (if applicable)
• Completed Request for Evaluation of Military Credit
• Transcript and Student Obligation Form
• Advance Payment Request Form (Must be submitted 30 days prior to the semester starting.)
• Enrollment Status Form when officially enrolled in SCC Courses
• Enrollment Status Form

• Chapter 35
• Application for Benefits & Cal Vet Fee Waiver Application
• Transcript and Student Obligation Form
• Advance Payment Request Form (Must be submitted 30 days prior to the semester starting.)
• Enrollment Status Form when officially enrolled in SCC Courses
• Enrollment Status Form
  

Previously used Education Benefits

Previously used education benefits either at Solano Community College and/or another school, please do the following & turn forms into the Office of Veteran Affairs on campus:

• Chapter 30, 32, 1606 & 1607:
• Complete the form Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-1995
• Completed Request for Evaluation of Military Credit (only fill out if you have never attending Solano Community College)
• Transcript and Student Obligation Form (only fill out if you have never attending Solano Community College or if you have attending a different college after attending Solano Community College)
• Advance Payment Request Form (Must be submitted 30 days prior to the semester starting.)
• Enrollment Status Form when officially enrolled in SCC Courses
• Enrollment Status Form

• Chapter 35
• Complete the form Change of Place of Training for Dependents VA Form 22-5495
• Transcript and Student Obligation Form (only fill out if you have never attending Solano Community College or if you have attending a different college after attending Solano Community College)
• Advance Payment Request Form (Must be submitted 30 days prior to the semester starting.)
• Enrollment Status Form when officially enrolled in SCC Courses
• Enrollment Status Form
  

Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation Students:

Step 1: Applying for Vocational Rehabilitation

• Complete Application for Educational Benefits VA Form 28-8832
• Submit Application to:
  
  • VA Regional Office
    Oakland Federal Building
    1301 Clay Street - Suite 1300N
    Oakland, CA 94612-5209
    Call toll free 1-800-827-1000
• Regional Office will contact you for an appointment to establish eligibility and create an Education Goal (This processes can take up to 90 days)  **This is processes is required in order for the student to be able to use Chapter 31 Education Benefits**

Step 2: Meet with Solano Community College VA Counselor

• Contact our office to make an appointment with the VA Counselor to set up an Education Plan based on the Education Goal the Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab) Counselor has designed
• Ask your VA Voc Rehab Counselor to submit your Vocational Rehabilitation Authorization (VA Form 28-1905) to our office prior to your appointment date
• Bring all important paperwork regarding your approval for Chapter 31

Guest Students:

• Submit a Parent School Letter from the Certifying Official form your current school.
• Register for your courses with SCC
• Complete Enrollment Status Form when officially enrolled in SCC Courses to the Office of Veteran Affairs
• Enrollment Status Form

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