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Steps to Complete to Receive VA Education Benefits:


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Print DVC veterans and eligible dependents/spouse checklist. Check List

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Complete an application for admission to Diablo Valley College. The application can be found online at DVC Application

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Complete a VA Application for Education Benefits. 

Applications for VA benefits:

22-1990

Veterans – Chapter 30/33/1606/ REAP 1607

Complete VA Form 22-1990 online at

vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/about_vonapp.asp

Steps for the paper application:

1. Fill out Form 22-1990

2. Attach a copy of DD214-Member 4 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Chapter 30 & 1607) or NOBE (Chapter 1606) with the completed VA Application for Education Benefits or signature page if applying online at www.gibill.va.gov

3. Submit the application and DD214 to the Veterans Services Office.  

22-1995

For transferring or changing major.

22-5490

For Dependents and Spouse of a veteran who, as a result of their military service, is 100% disable, or has died of a service -connected, may be eligible for Chapter 35.

22-5495

For dependents, spouse who are transferring or changing major.

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Complete Student Worksheet for VA Education Benefits: Can be found on DVC website under Student Services/support Programs/Veterans affairs: Student Work Sheet

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Read and Sign Statement of Responsibility. You should also request a copy for your records and for reference.  Statement of Responsibility

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Bring a copy of your DD-214 Member 4 Copy to the Veterans Office. (Veterans only)

For Select Reservists, a copy of your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) must be submitted. The NOBE is obtained through your command.

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Bring a copy of your KICKER (part of the enlistment contract. It is often referred to by its Madison Avenue name; Army College Fund, Navy Sea College Fund)

*** If you are using Post 9/11 you don't need to bring a proof of the kicker.

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Provide Diablo Valley College with Official Transcripts. This includes any colleges you attended before, during, or after your military service.

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Take the Assessment tests. Testing schedules are available now on WebAdvisor. If you took the assessment test at any other college within two years, bring a copy of your test result to the DVC Assessment Center in order for them to convert your results to DVC results.

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Meet with a Veterans’ counselor, here at DVC, for an Educational Plan. This educational plan is an evaluation of your prior college credit and will also list each class you need to complete in order to reach your education goal at DVC.

*** To schedule a VA counselor appointment call (925) 969- 2140.

Before scheduling a VA counseling appointment,you must:

  • Have completed all the previous steps listed above
  • Have all required documents including official transcripts sent to the Veterans Services office at DVC.

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Register for courses. This step may fall anywhere in this process. Although you may register for any courses, only those courses on your education plan will be certified to the VA.

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Complete a Request for VA Certification. List the classes you will be taking during the semester. You will need to complete a request for Certification every semester; benefits do not automatically roll over to the next semester. You are responsible to notify the Veterans Services office within 30 days of any changes to your enrollment.

Note: Prepare early! Counseling appointments are limited and could delay certification of enrollment. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding your education benefits, call VA department at 888-442-4551 or go to gibill.va.gov 
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