Follow these steps if you are currently or have previously been active in the armed forces, or are a dependent, and would like to receive VA education benefits.
If you do not wish to receive VA education benefits, you may complete the new, returning, or transfer steps (whichever is most applicable to you).
If you have any questions about these forms, please contact Veterans Services.
Complete VA form 22-1990 for education benefits; chapters 30, 33, 1606, 1607.
Complete VA form 22-1995 for transferring or changing major.
Complete VA form 22-5490 for dependents or spouse of a veteran who is 100 percent disabled or deceased as a result of their military service; chapter 35.
Complete VA form 22-5495 for dependents or spouse who are transferring or changing major; chapters 33 and 35.
Complete student worksheet for VA education benefits and submit to Veterans Services.
Read, sign, and submit the student statement of responsibility to Veterans Services.
Select reservists: submit a copy of your notice of basic eligibility (NOBE) to Veterans Services. You can obtain this through your command.
Submit a copy of your KICKER*. This is part of the enlistment contract and is often referred to by it's Madison Avenue name: Army College Fund or Navy Sea College fund.
*If you are using post-9/11, you don't need to bring a proof of KICKER.
Submit official transcripts to Admissions and Records for each college and university you previously attended so they can be evaluated and applied to your education goal.
Be aware: If you plan on enrolling in remedial classes (below college level), VA will only pay educational benefits if you test into a remedial level course.
After completing all steps listed above, including submitting all required documents and official transcripts to Admissions and Records, you must meet with a veterans counselor to create your educational plan.
To schedule an appointment, call 925-969-2140 and request to meet with a veterans counselor.
Although this is step seven, this step may fall earlier depending on your registration date. Contact Veterans Services if you have questions.
Within 24 business hours of completing the application, you will receive a registration date in your email.
You will also register for classes through InSite or you can go to the Enrollment Lab if you'd like help from a staff member.
Although you may register for any courses, only courses on your education plan will be certified to VA.
You will need to complete a request for certification every semester as benefits do not automatically roll over to the next semester. You are responsible for notifying Veterans Services within 30 days of any changes to your enrollment, including, adding, dropping or withdrawing from a class, stopping class attendance, or if the instructor dropped you from a class.