New Students and Guest Students Start Here Solano Community College Veterans Affairs Center
Which Benefit do You Want to Use? Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33 for Veterans) Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33 for Dependents) Dependent Benefits (Chapter 35) Tuition Assistance (Chapter 1606) Tuition Assistance (Chapter 1607) Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) California Veteran Fee Waiver Guest Students from other colleges
How to Apply for Your Befenfit Go to VONAPP @ www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov Click here for VONAPP walkthrough
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Click here for Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) CH 30 Click here for Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33 for Veterans) Click here for Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33 for Dependents) CH 33 CH 33D Click here for Dependent Benefits (Chapter 35) Click here for Tuition Assistance (Chapter 1606) CH 35 CH 1606 Click here for Tuition Assistance (Chapter 1607) CH 1607 Click here for Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) California Veteran Fee Waiver Guest Students CH 31 Cal Vet Fee Waiver Guest Student
Montgomery GI Bill - CH 30 Veterans 2 to-do lists Solano College Campus To-do List & Solano College Veterans Center To-do List
Solano Community College To-Do List Apply for Solano College at www.solano.edu ID number, Username, Password will be emailed to you Order transcripts from Military and/or previous schools. Unofficial transcripts are required for counselor appt. Complete Solano Community College Orientation in person or online http://www.solano.edu/vip/ *Exempt if previously attended college* Assessment for English and Math www.solano.edu/assessment *Required prior to appt with Veteran Counselor. Exempt if English and/or Math course(s) taken at another college* Ed-plan is obtained from SCC Veterans Center counselor and is necessary to certify benefit (Required to be bring unofficial transcripts to appt) Priority Registration submit DD-214 member 4 or copy 2 or 7 for priority registration after SCC Orientation, Assessment & Ed plan are completed Register for classes Printed Schedule is needed for certification Financial Aid is also available at www.fafsa.ed.gov (recommended)
Solano Veterans Affairs Center To-Do List (submit after registered for courses) Completed GI BILL application from VONAPP (only if you have not applied for benefits) VA Form 22-1990 (never used benefits before) VA Form 22-1995 (required if previously used benefits) Certificate of Eligibility (Do not have yet? Required to be submitted after receiving) DD-214 (member 4 or service 2 or 7 copy) Kicker Paperwork (If applicable) Completed Transcript and Student Obligation Form Transcripts bring unofficial copies of all transcripts Completed Enrollment Status Form Schedule and Bill (From MySolano Account) Evaluation of Military Credit Form Complete Mandatory Veterans Online Benefit Overview http://www.solano.edu/veterans/overview/
You can use Financial Aid along with any benefit from the VA. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov It won t affect your VA benefit at all.
Post 9/11 GI Bill - CH 33 Veterans 2 to-do lists Solano College Campus To-do List & Solano College Veterans Center To-do List
Solano Community College To-Do List Apply for Solano College at www.solano.edu ID number, Username, Password will be emailed to you Order transcripts from Military and/or previous schools. Unofficial transcripts are required for counselor appt. Complete Solano Community College Orientation in person or online http://www.solano.edu/vip/ *Exempt if previously attended college* Assessment for English and Math www.solano.edu/assessment *Required prior to appt with Veteran Counselor. Exempt if English and/or Math course(s) taken at another college* Ed-plan is obtained from SCC Veterans Center counselor and is necessary to certify benefit (Required to be bring unofficial transcripts to appt) Priority Registration submit DD-214 member 4 or copy 2 or 7 for priority registration after SCC Orientation, Assessment & Ed plan are completed Register for classes Printed Schedule is needed for certification Financial Aid is also available at www.fafsa.ed.gov (recommended)
Solano Veterans Affairs Center To-Do List (submit after registered for courses) Completed GI BILL application from VONAPP (only if you have not applied for benefits) VA Form 22-1990 (never used benefits before) VA Form 22-1995 (required if previously used benefits) Certificate of Eligibility (Do not have yet? Required to be submitted after receiving) DD-214 (member 4 or service 2 or 7 copy) Kicker Paperwork (If applicable) Completed Transcript and Student Obligation Form Transcripts bring unofficial copies of all transcripts Completed Enrollment Status Form Schedule and Bill (From MySolano Account) Evaluation of Military Credit Form Complete Mandatory Veterans Online Benefit Overview http://www.solano.edu/veterans/overview/
You can use Financial Aid along with any benefit from the VA. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov It won t affect your VA benefit at all.
Post 9/11 GI Bill - CH 33 Dependents 2 to-do lists Solano College Campus To-do List & Solano College Veterans Center To-do List
Solano Community College To-Do List Apply for Solano College at www.solano.edu ID number, Username, Password will be emailed to you Order transcripts from previous schools. Unofficial transcripts are required for counselor appt. Complete Solano Community College Orientation in person or online http://www.solano.edu/vip/ *Exempt if previously attended college* Assessment for English and Math www.solano.edu/assessment *Required prior to appt with Veteran Counselor. Exempt if English and/or Math course(s) taken at another college.* Ed-plan is obtained from SCC Veterans Center counselor and is necessary to certify benefit (Required to be bring unofficial transcripts to appt) Register for classes Printed Schedule is needed for certification Financial Aid is also available at www.fafsa.ed.gov (recommended)
Solano Veterans Affairs Center To-Do List (submit after registered for courses) Completed GI BILL application from VONAPP (only if you have not applied for benefits) VA Form 22-1990E (never used benefits before) VA Form 22-1995 (required if previously used benefits) Certificate of Eligibility (Do not have yet? Required to be submitted after receiving) DOD Transferability Approval Transcript and Student Obligation Form ESF (Enrollment Status Form) Schedule and Bill (From MySolano Account) Complete Mandatory Veterans Online Benefit Overview http://www.solano.edu/veterans/overview/
You can use Financial Aid along with any benefit from the VA. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov It won t affect your VA benefit at all.
Dependent Benefits - CH 35 2 to-do lists Solano College Campus To-do List & Solano College Veterans Center To-do List
Solano Community College To-Do List Apply for Solano College at www.solano.edu ID number, Username, Password will be emailed to you Order transcripts from previous schools. Unofficial transcripts are required for counselor appt. Complete Solano Community College Orientation in person or online http://www.solano.edu/vip/ *Exempt if previously attended college* Assessment for English and Math www.solano.edu/assessment *Required prior to appt with Veteran Counselor. Exempt if English and/or Math course(s) taken at another college.* Not needed if English and/or Math course(s) taken at another college Ed-plan is obtained from SCC Veterans Center counselor and is necessary to certify benefit (Required to be bring unofficial transcripts to appt) Register for classes Printed Schedule is needed for certification Financial Aid is also available at www.fafsa.ed.gov (recommended)
Solano Veterans Affairs Center To-Do List (submit after registered for course) Completed GI BILL application from VONAPP (only if you have not applied for benefits) VA Form 22-5490 (never used benefits before) Completed GI BILL application from VONAPP if no Certificate of Eligibility VA Form 22-5495 (previously used benefits) Certificate of Eligibility (Do not have yet? Required to be submitted after receiving) Transcript and Student Obligation Form ESF (Enrollment Status Form) Printed Schedule is needed for certification Complete Mandatory Veterans Online Benefit Overview http://www.solano.edu/veterans/overview/
You can use Financial Aid along with any benefit from the VA. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov It won t affect your VA benefit at all.
Tuition Assistance - CH 1606 2 to-do lists Solano College Campus To-do List & Solano College Veterans Center To-do List
Solano Community College To-Do List Apply for Solano College at www.solano.edu ID number, Username, Password will be emailed to you Order transcripts from Military and/or previous schools. Unofficial transcripts are required for counselor appt. Complete Solano Community College Orientation in person or online http://www.solano.edu/vip/ *Exempt if previously attended college* Assessment for English and Math www.solano.edu/assessment *Required prior to appt with Veteran Counselor. Exempt if English and/or Math course(s) taken at another college.* Ed-plan is obtained from SCC Veterans Center counselor and is necessary to certify benefit (Required to be bring unofficial transcripts to appt) Priority Registration submit DD-214 member 4 for priority registration after SCC Orientation, Assessment & Ed plan are completed Register for classes Printed Schedule is needed for certification Financial Aid is also available at www.fafsa.ed.gov (recommended)
Solano Veterans Affairs Center To-Do List (submit after registered for courses) Completed GI BILL application from VONAPP (only if you have not applied for benefits) VA Form 22-1990 (never used benefits before) VA Form 22-1995 (required if previously used benefits) Certificate of Eligibility (Do not have yet? Required to be submitted after receiving) Notice of Basic Eligibility DD-214 (member 4 or service 2 or 7 copy) Kicker Paperwork (If applicable) Transcript and Student Obligation Form Transcripts bring unofficial copies of all transcripts ESF (Enrollment Status Form) Schedule and Bill (From MySolano Account) Evaluation of Military Credit Form Complete Mandatory Veterans Online Benefit Overview http://www.solano.edu/veterans/overview/
You can use Financial Aid along with any benefit from the VA. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov It won t affect your VA benefit at all.
Tuition Assistance - CH 1607 2 to-do lists Solano College Campus To-do List & Solano College Veterans Center To-do List
Solano Community College To-Do List Apply for Solano College at www.solano.edu ID number, Username, Password will be emailed to you Transcripts from Military and/or previous schools by 3 rd semester. Unofficial transcripts are required for counselor appt. Complete Solano Community College Orientation in person or online http://www.solano.edu/vip/ *Exempt if previously attended college* Assessment for English and Math www.solano.edu/assessment *Required prior to appt with Veteran Counselor. Exempt if English and/or Math course(s) taken at another college* Ed-plan is obtained from SCC Veterans Center counselor and is necessary to certify benefit (Required to be bring unofficial transcripts to appt) Priority Registration submit DD-214 member 4 for priority registration after SCC Orientation, Assessment & Ed plan are completed Register for classes Printed Schedule is needed for certification Financial Aid is also available at www.fafsa.ed.gov (recommended)
Solano Veterans Affairs Center To-Do List (submit after registered for courses) Completed GI BILL application from VONAPP (only if you have not applied for benefits) VA Form 22-1990 (never used benefits before) VA Form 22-1995 (required if previously used benefits) Certificate of Eligibility (Do not have yet? Required to be submitted after receiving) DD-214 (member 4 or service 2 or 7 copy) Kicker Paperwork (If applicable) Transcript and Student Obligation Form Transcripts bring unofficial copies of all transcripts ESF (Enrollment Status Form) Schedule and Bill (From MySolano Account) Evaluation of Military Credit Form Complete Mandatory Veterans Online Benefit Overview http://www.solano.edu/veterans/overview/
You can use Financial Aid along with any benefit from the VA. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov It won t affect your VA benefit at all.
Vocational Rehabilitation - CH 31 3 to-do lists Solano College Campus To-do List & Voc Rehab To-do List Solano College Veterans Center To-do List
Solano Community College To-Do List Apply for Solano College at www.solano.edu ID number, Username, Password will be emailed to you Transcripts from Military and/or previous schools by 3 rd semester. Unofficial transcripts are required for counselor appt. Complete Solano Community College Orientation in person or online http://www.solano.edu/vip/ *Exempt if previously attended college* Assessment for English and Math www.solano.edu/assessment *Required prior to appt with Veteran Counselor. Not needed if English and/or Math course(s) taken at another college *Exempt for college graduates* Education Plan DO NOT SCHEDULE appt. until SCC Veterans Affairs Center contacts you to schedule an Ed Plan appt. This will occur after confirmation of program from the VA Voc Rehab Counselor. Priority Registration submit DD-214 member 4 for priority registration after SCC Orientation, Assessment & Ed plan are completed Financial Aid is also available at www.fafsa.ed.gov (recommended)
Voc Rehab To-Do List First Step Research for VA Voc Rehab Counselor Obtain catalog information for Certificate, AA/AS or transfer requirements from the SCC Veterans Affairs Center in-person or online. Online Access SCC Certificate & AA/AS information on general education and major go to www.solano.edu/catalog Transfer Major information go to http://www.assist.org/webassist/welcome.html Transfer General Education go to http://www.solano.edu/transfer/info.php Go To Career Center in Bldg 400 Room 437 and Obtain Information about Career Field Based on Major Give All Information obtained to your VA Voc Rehab Counselor
Solano Veterans Affairs Center To-Do List Second Step After Approved Education Plan completed Register for classes Submit after registered for courses Printed Schedule is needed for certification ESF (Enrollment Status Form) DD-214 (member 4 or service 2 or 7copy) Transcript and Student Obligation Form Evaluation of Military Credit Form Transcripts bring unofficial copies of all transcripts Complete Mandatory Veterans Online Benefit Overview http://www.solano.edu/veterans/overview/
You can use Financial Aid along with any benefit from the VA. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov It won t affect your VA benefit at all.
California Veteran Fee Waiver Go to www.cacvso.org/uploads/dvs40.pdf, download dvs40 form, fill it out Submit dvs40 form, Verification of Veterans Service Connected disability, Student s birth certificate, Verification of student s income Submit Application to: Veterans Service Office 675 Texas St. Ste 4700 Fairfield, Ca 94533 (707)784-6590
California Veteran Fee Waiver The County Veterans Service Office will send verification of Fee Waiver to the Solano College Veterans Affairs Office. We will process verification, which will cover tuition The Veterans Service Office will also give you a copy of the verification.
You can use Financial Aid along with any benefit from the VA. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov It won t affect your VA benefit at all.
Bring Your Unofficial Transcripts to your Appointment with the Veterans Center Counselor to the Beginning Review Another Benefit Finish
Guest Students from other colleges Complete Application for Admission via Online Go to www.solano.edu, click on My Solano, then Application for Admissions Obtain Username, Password, & SCC email address Establish Priority Registration - Submit DD-214 or proof of service to the Veteran Affairs Center Submit prerequisite unofficial transcripts to Veteran Affairs Center (if applicable) Register for your courses Submit the following forms to the SCC Veteran Affairs Center after enrolled in courses Parent School to submit via email or fax Parent School Letter to the Veterans Affairs Center (veterans@solano.edu / 707-646-2092)
You can use Financial Aid along with any benefit from the VA. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov It won t affect your VA benefit at all.