Veteran's Education Benefits

 

Federal VA Department Educational Assistance Programs

Eligibility	Description
Veteran	Learn about GI Bill eligibility requirements and find out if you can get these benefits. VA education benefits can help you pay your tuition, pick out a school, choose a career, and more. If you’re an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a qualified survivor or dependent, find out if you can get VA education benefits through the GI Bill and other educational assistance programs. Click below for more specific information about your eligibility: https://www.va.gov/education/eligibility/.
Dependent (Spouse or Child of Veteran)	You may be eligible for Chapter 35 benefits or the Cal Vet Fee Waiver if you are the child or spouse of a service member. Click below to find more specific information about your eligibility https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/ or County Veteran Service Offices: https://www.calvet.ca.gov.
Reservist	The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit. Find out if you qualify below: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/
Active Duty Service Member	The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD) can help you pay for education and training programs. If you’ve served at least 2 years on active duty, find out if you qualify for the MGIB-AD program. Connect with your Chain of Command for more guidance about using your educational benefits. Below is the link for more information about eligibility: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/

CalVet Tuition Fee Waiver

A County Veteran Services Officer can help determine eligibility of the applicant and submit an application. Once an applicant has received eligibility documentation from the County Veteran Service Office, this documentation goes to the Financial Aid Office. For a list of CVSO’s please visit the CalVet, Vet Services Page. (https://www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/CVSO-Locations.aspx)

To receive VA Educational Benefits you must complete the following two steps:

1. Apply for VA educational benefits.
2. Apply and enroll at Cañada College.
3. Use the benefits at Cañada College.

Step 1 - Apply for VA Education Benefits

Veterans under Chapter 30, 31, 35 and 1606 and can apply for benefits online at www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/.

The signature page, a copy of your DD-214 and your Notice of basic Eligibility (NOBE) DD-2384 if Chapter 1606 must be submitted to the VA Department to complete the VA application process

Step 2 - Apply and Enroll at Cañada College

• Submit College application
• Placement Testing/Orientation
• Make an appointment with our VA counselor Nicholas Martin at Cañada College to complete an Education plan. To make an appointment call (650) 306-3452 or follow this link https://canadacollege.edu/counselingcenter/.
• Register for courses via WebSMART 

Step 3 - How to Use Your Benefits at Cañada College

• After you complete Step 1 and Step 2, please use the step below:
  • Submit  the following documents to the School Certifying Official, Stephen Soler (solers@smccd.edu).
    
    • Form DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or DD-2384 for Chapter 1606
    • Transcripts
    • All official transcripts of prior college work and military schools must be submitted as soon as possible. Certification for benefits may be delayed if transcripts have not been received
    • Certificate of eligibility from VA Department
  • Submit signed Statement of Responsibility.
  • Submit signed Veteran's Certification Request.