1. Application – You need to complete an Application for VA Education Benefits (either online at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp or pick up VA form 22-1990 in office).

2. Military Credits – Submit a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214 member-4). This form must be submitted to our office for evaluation. You will be granted four units of college credit. These units satisfy the Living Skills section of the FLC graduation requirements. The VA will not pay for classes in this category.

3. Kicker/College Fund Contract – submit a copy – if you have one.

4. Transcripts – Send for official transcripts immediately. FLC must have official transcripts from the colleges you have been attended. We will not be able to certify further enrollments if the transcripts are not received. The VA requires that we report any prior credit that can be applied toward your educational program.

5. FLC forms – Submit FLC VA Entrance Form and VA Prior Credit form to office prior to certification.

6. Request for Certification – Submit Request for Certification form to VA certifying official prior to enrollment certification for each semester.

7. VA Education Plan – Meet with a counselor prior to the end of your first semester at FLC in order to set up an education plan.

1. Application – You need to complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA form 22-1995). Leave blocks 6 and 7 blank until you submit your paperwork to this office.

2. Military Credits – Submit a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214 member-4). This form must be submitted to our office for evaluation. You will be granted four units of college credit. These units satisfy the Living Skills section of the FLC graduation requirements. The VA will not pay for classes in this category.

3. Transcripts – Send for official transcripts immediately. FLC must have official transcripts from the colleges you have been attended. We will not be able to certify further enrollments if the transcripts are not received. The VA requires that we report any prior credit that can be applied toward your educational program.

4. FLC forms – Submit FLC VA Entrance Form and VA Prior Credit form to office prior to certification.

5. Request for Certification – Submit Request for Certification form to VA certifying official prior to enrollment certification for each semester.

6. VA Education Plan – Meet with a counselor prior to the end of your first semester at FLC in order to set up an education plan.

1. Authorization and Certification of Entrance or Reentrance into Rehabilitation and Certification of Status (VA form 28-1905). We must receive this form, which authorizes payment for a specific semester. If you enroll in classes before we have your VA form 28-1905, they must be approved courses that apply toward your degree goal. Classes listed as needed on your VA Educational Plan are the only classes that are VA payable.

2. Transcripts – Send for official transcripts immediately. FLC must have official transcripts from the colleges you have been attended. We will not be able to certify further enrollments if the transcripts are not received. The VA requires that we report any prior credit that can be applied toward your educational program.

3. VA Education Plan – Meet with a counselor prior to the end of your first semester at FLC in order to set up an education plan.

4. Military Credits – Submit a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214 member-4). This form must be submitted to our office for evaluation. You will be granted four units of college credit. These units satisfy the “Living Skills” section of the FLC graduation requirements. The VA will not pay for classes in this category.

1. Application – You need to complete an Application for VA Education Benefits (VA form 22-5490). You will need to bring the veteran’s VA file number. Leave blocks 25A and 25B blank until you submit your paperwork to this office.

2. You need to submit a copy of your birth certificate or marriage certificate, whichever applies.

3. Additional Information – A Department of Veterans Affairs letter of eligibility and disability rating of the veteran may be submitted to expedite the processing of your application.

4. Complete the College Fee Waiver Program for Veterans Dependents (DVS form 40). If you meet the income requirements, you may be eligible for the CAL-VET fee waiver program. Follow instructions on the cover sheet. If approved, you will receive an approval letter that will instruct you to take it to this office or the Financial Aid Office. Take the approval letter to the Financial Aid Office.

5. Transcripts – Send for official transcripts immediately. FLC must have official transcripts from the colleges you have been attended in the past. We will not be able to certify further enrollments if the transcripts are not received. The VA requires that we report any prior credit that can be applied toward your educational program.

6. FLC forms – Submit FLC VA Entrance Form and VA Prior Credit form to office prior to certification.

7. Request for Certification – Submit Request for Certification form to VA certifying official prior to enrollment certification for each semester.

8. VA Education Plan – Meet with a counselor prior to the end of your first semester at FLC in order to set up an education plan.

1. Application – You need to complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA form 22-5495). Leave blocks 14 and 15 blank until you submit your paperwork to this office.

2. Complete the College Fee Waiver Program for Veterans Dependents (DVS form 40). If you meet the income requirements, you may be eligible for the CAL-VET fee waiver program. Follow instructions on the cover sheet. If approved, you will receive an approval letter that will instruct you to take it to this office or the Financial Aid Office. Take the approval letter to the Financial Aid Office.

3. FLC forms – Submit FLC VA Entrance Form and VA Prior Credit form to office prior to certification.

4. Request for Certification – Submit Request for Certification form to VA certifying official prior to enrollment certification for each semester.

5. VA Education Plan – Meet with a counselor prior to the end of your first semester at FLC in order to set up an education plan.

1. Application – You need to complete an Application for VA Education Benefits (either online at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp or pick up VA form 22-1990 in office). If applying for Chapter 1607 benefits, make sure to note at the top left corner of form ‘CHAPTER 1607’.

2. Submit a copy of your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) (DD form 2384-1). This form must be submitted with your Application for Educational Benefits. It is available by request from your Reserve or Guard unit.

3. Kicker/College Fund Contract – submit a copy – if you have one.

4. Military Credits – If you have a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD form 214 or a DD form 295), it must be submitted to our office for evaluation. You will be granted four units of college credit. These units satisfy the Living Skills section of the FLC graduation requirements. The VA will not pay for classes in this category.

5. Transcripts – Send for official transcripts immediately. FLC must have official transcripts from the colleges you have been attended. We will not be able to certify further enrollments if the transcripts are not received. The VA requires that we report any prior credit that can be applied toward your educational program.

6. FLC forms – Submit FLC VA Entrance Form and VA Prior Credit form to office prior to certification.

7. Request for Certification – Submit Request for Certification form to VA certifying official prior to enrollment certification for each semester.

8. VA Education Plan – Meet with a counselor prior to the end of your first semester at FLC in order to set up an education plan.

1. Application – You need to complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA form 22-1995). Leave blocks 6 and 7 blank until you submit your paperwork to this office. If applying for Chapter 1607 benefits, make sure to note at the top left corner of form ‘CHAPTER 1607’.

2. Military Credits – If you have a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD form 214 or a DD form 295), it must be submitted to our office for evaluation. You will be granted four units of college credit. These units satisfy the Living Skills section of the FLC graduation requirements. The VA will not pay for classes in this category.

3. Transcripts – Send for official transcripts immediately. FLC must have official transcripts from the colleges you have been attended. We will not be able to certify further enrollments if the transcripts are not received. The VA requires that we report any prior credit that can be applied toward your educational program.

4. FLC forms – Submit FLC VA Entrance Form and VA Prior Credit form to office prior to certification.

5. Request for Certification – Submit Request for Certification form to VA certifying official prior to enrollment certification for each semester.

6. VA Education Plan – Meet with a counselor prior to the end of your first semester at FLC in order to set up an education plan.