Veterans Education Benefits - Veterans Affairs Office

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Applying for Initial Title 38 Benefits

The amount of benefits awarded is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs and is based on the number of credit hours (units) or clock hours for which a student is enrolled monthly. The process for applying for veterans educational benefits is different for New Students that have never received benefits before and for Continuing/Transfer Students that have already initiated benefits before.

Students applying for veterans' educational benefits should allow eight to ten weeks for processing before receiving benefits.

New Students

New students are those who have not used VA benefits before at any institutions of higher education. To apply for benefits please complete the following steps:

1. Submit an online application for admission to Ohlone College.

2. Complete and submit the appropriate VA application and supporting documents to Veterans Affairs Office, located in Building 1, First Floor, Room 1124, Financial Aid and Veterans Office.

   Forms for Benefits

   Benefit Type (more info)	Form
   Chapter 30, 1606 & 1607	Form 22-1990 (PDF)
   Chapter 35	Form 22-5490 (PDF)
   Chapter 31	Eligibility/Application is determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation Office

   Applications can also be submitted to the VA directly online at VONAPP at www.gibill.va.gov.

   Required Supporting Documentation

   • DD-214 (Military Discharge Document) - Copy Member 4 (Ch 30 & 1607)
   • DD-2384 (NOBE - Notice of Basic Eligibility) - (Ch 1606, only)
   • Birth Certificate and a copy of the Veteran's DD-214 (Ch 35 - dependent)
   • Marriage Certificate and a copy of the Veteran's DD-214 (Ch 35 - spouse)

   Additional Form

   • Request for Enrollment Certification (PDF)

3. Set up an appointment to see the VA Certifying Official at 510-659-6199. Please refer to the office hours.

Continuing/Transfer Students Process

This process is for students who are either using their benefits at Ohlone College and are changing their major or degree program or are transferring students from another college or university where they have already used VA educational benefits.

1. Submit an online application for admission to Ohlone College.

2. Complete the Change of Program or Place of Training form and submit the appropriate VA application and supporting document to Veterans Affairs Office, located in building 1, first floor, Financial Aid and Veterans Office.

   Forms for Benefits

   Benefit Type (more info)	Form
   Chapter 30, 1606 & 1607	Form 22-1995 (PDF)
   Chapter 35	Form 22-5495 (PDF)

   Required Supporting Documentation

   • DD-214 (Military Discharge Document) - Copy Member 4 (Ch 30 & 1607)
   • DD-2384 (NOBE - Notice of Basic Eligibility) - (Ch 1606, only)
   • Birth Certificate and a copy of the Veteran's DD-214 (Ch 35 - dependent)
   • Marriage Certificate and a copy of the Veteran's DD-214 (Ch 35 - spouse)

   Additional Form

   • Request for Enrollment Certification (PDF)

3. Please set up an appointment to see the VA Certifying Official at 510-659-6199. Please refer to the office hours.