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 (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 Return to Top 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 Return to Top 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 Return to Top 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 Return to Top For Admissions to the college please refer to the Admissions and Records Page Last Updated: October 23, 2008 Questions/Comments for SCC? Please contact us.