Step-by-Step

Step-by-Step Instructions for Veterans

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Below are ways to utilize your VA Educational Benefits with Colby Community College. Follow the steps for the chapter that applies to you. 

First Time Chapter 33 – Veteran
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First Step:  Apply for your benefits on VONAPP (Veterans’ Online Application System) 

•       Follow instructions for creating a login and password
•       Select the 22-1990 form from the drop down menu
•       Complete the form and then submit electronically to VA

Second Step:  Submit a copy of your DD214 and Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Veterans’ Benefit Coordinator at Colby Community College.

 

First Time Chapter 33 – Dependent TOE (Transfer of Entitlement)

First Step:  Your sponsor will need to apply to the Department of Defense to transfer their GI Bill® l to you.  They can do this on the DoD Transfer site. 

Second Step:  Once the transfer has been approved, you will need to apply for the GI Bill® benefits on VONAPP (Veterans’ Online Application System) 

•       Follow instructions for creating a login and password
•       Select the 22-1990E form from the drop down menu
•       Complete the form and then submit electronically to VA

Third Step:  Submit a copy of your DoD Transfer Approval letter and Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Veterans’ Benefit Coordinator at Colby Community College.

 

First Time Chapter 35-DEA

First Step:  Apply for your benefits on VONAPP (Veterans’ Online Application System).

•       Follow Instructions for creating a login and password
•       Select the 22-5490 form from the drop down menu
•       Complete the form and then submit electronically to VA

Second Step:  Submit your Certificate of Eligibility.

 

First Time Chapter 31

First Step:  Meet with your Voc Rehab Case Manager for approval of VA benefits and they will send CCC your Voc Rehab contract.

 

* 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.