Veterans Affairs

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

• Chapter 35

-         Application for Benefits & Cal Vet Fee Waiver Application

-         Transcript and Student Obligation Form

-         Advance Payment Request Form

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

• 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

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

-         The 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 Status Form and turn into Veterans Affairs Office

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