Veteran's Education Benefits
Cañada College is committed to assisting Veterans, their dependents, and reservists in obtaining their VA educational benefits and in achieving their educational and career goals.
Cañada College is approved by the State Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to certify veterans, dependents of deceased veterans, veterans that have a 100% service-connected disability and reservists as students. Once certified, veterans are able to apply for and use their educational benefits.
Cañada College is approved to offer programs that lead to a certificate, an associate degree and a transfer to a four-year institution.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Federal VA Department Educational Assistance Programs
Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty (MGIB) |
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Vocational Rehabilitation |
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Chapter 33 | Post 9/11 GI Bill® |
Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) |
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Montgomery GI Bill®-Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR) |
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Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) |
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GI Bill® website | The Post-9-11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008 |
To receive VA Educational Benefits you must complete the following two steps:
- Apply for VA benefits from the VA Department
- Apply and enroll at Cañada College
Step 1 - Apply for VA Education Benefits
Veterans under Chapter 30, 31, 1606 and1067 can apply for benefits online at: www.gibill.va.gov:
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.
Dependents of Veterans under Chapter 35, need to complete the paper application form #22-5490. Mail the completed form directly to the VA Department.
For more information and eligibility requirements go to: http://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH35/CH35_Pamphlet_General.htm
Complete Online | Form Number | Title of Form | Who Needs It? |
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22-1990 | Application for VA Education Benefits |
• Chapter 30, 1607, or 1606 • Never collected benefits |
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22-1995 | Request For Change of Program or Place of Training |
• Chapter 30, 1607, or 1606 |
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22-5490 | Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance |
• Chapter 35 • Never collected benefits |
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22-5495 | Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance |
• Chapter 35 |
Step 2 - Apply and Enroll at Cañada College
- Submit College application
- Submit the following documents to the Veteran’s Office (Building 9 room 121)
- 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
- Placement Testing/Orientation
- Make an appointment with the VA counselor at Cañada College to complete an Education plan. To make an appointment call (650) 306-3452.
- Register for courses via WebSMART