Applying for De Anza and VA Educational Benefits

Welcome to De Anza College! This step-by-step information is designed to assist you in applying for your VA Education Benefits.

Please contact the Veterans Office in Admissions & Records office at 408.864.8230 Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. if you have any questions or need clarification. We look forward to working with you to meet your educational goals!

The Veterans Service Office usually processes and submits certification to the VA Administration electronically (on-line) within one week (during peak periods the process may be at least two weeks). Multiple schedule changes and/or out-of-date Educational Plans or Forms on file will cause delays in processing benefits.
1. Complete an Application for Admission to De Anza College. The application can be completed on-line or a copy obtained at the Student & Community Services Building Admissions & Records Office.

2. CHAPTER 30 "New Students" Complete the VA Form 22-1990 Application for Education Benefits. It is recommended applications be filled out on-line and a printed copy delivered to the Veterans Office. Paper applications can take 8 to 12 weeks to process, subsequent paperwork usually 6 to 8 weeks. Also bring a copy of your DD214 (if discharged) or DD295 (if still enlisted).

On-Line- www.gibill.va.gov- go to on-line applications, select "education" from the drop down menu, and you come to the VONAPP. Go to Start VONAPP! Complete, print, and deliver to Veterans Office. Much Quicker!

Paper Application — VA Form 22-1990

3. CHAPTER 30 "Returning or Transferring to DeAnza" Complete the VA Form 22-1995 Change of Program or Place of Training. It is recommended applications be filled out on-line and a printed copy delivered to the Veterans Office. Paper applications can take 8 to 12 weeks to process, subsequent paperwork usually 6 to 8 weeks. Also bring a copy of your DD214 (if discharged) or DD295 (if still enlisted).

On-Line: www.gibill.va.gov - go to on-line applications, select "education" from the drop down menu, and you come to the VONAPP. Go to Start VONAPP! Complete, print, and deliver to Veterans Office. Much Quicker!

Paper Application- VA Form 22-1995

4. CHAPTER 1606 - "New Students" Complete the Form 22-1990 and "New or Transferring to De Anza" Complete the Form 22-1995 Change of Program or Place of Training. It is recommended applications be filled out on-line and a printed copy delivered to the Veterans Office. Paper applications can take 8 to 12 weeks to process, subsequent paperwork usually 6 to 8 weeks. Also bring a copy of your DD214 (if discharged) or DD295 (if still enlisted).

On-Line- www.gibill.va.gov- go to on-line applications, select "education" from the drop down menu, and you come to the VONAPP. Go to Start VONAPP! Complete, print, and deliver to Veterans Office. Much Quicker!

Paper Application- VA Form 22-1990 and VA Form 22-1995

5. CHAPTER 1606 "NOBE" The DeAnza Veterans Office requires a copy of DD Form 2384 Notice of Basic Eligibility which you obtain from your Unit. If you also have served one or more years active duty, you must bring a copy of your DD 214 Member 4 copy in order to be granted Military Credit by DeAnza College.

6. CHAPTER 1607 - "New Students" Complete the Form 22-1990 and "New or Transferring to De Anza" Complete the Form 22-1995 Change of Program or Place of Training. It is recommended applications be filled out on-line and a printed copy delivered to the Veterans Office. Paper applications can take 8 to 12 weeks to process, subsequent paperwork usually 6 to 8 weeks. Also bring a copy of your DD214 (if discharged) or DD295 (if still enlisted).

On-Line- www.gibill.va.gov- go to on-line applications, select "education" from the drop down menu, and you come to the VONAPP. Go to Start VONAPP! Complete, print, and deliver to Veterans Office. Much Quicker!

Paper Application- VA Form 22-1990 and VA Form 22-1995

7. CHAPTER 35 - "New Students" Complete the Form 22-5490 Application for Survivors and Dependents' Education Assistance Benefits. "Returning or Transferring to DeAnza" Complete the Form 22-5495 Change of Program or Place of Training. It is recommended applications be filled out on-line and a printed copy delivered to the Veterans Office. Paper applications can take 8 to 12 weeks to process, subsequent paperwork usually 6 to 8 weeks.

On-Line- www.gibill.va.gov- go to on-line applications, select "education" from the drop down menu, and you come to the VONAPP. Go to Start VONAPP! Complete, print, and deliver to Veterans Office. Much Quicker!

Paper Application: VA Form 22-5490

► Priority Registration - Have you heard?

With the implementation of SB272, groups newly entitled to Priority Registration at DeAnza College include current and former members of the Armed Forces.

• Current law and regulations grant priority registration to EOPS, Students with Disabilities, and Veterans.
• This bill was unanimously approved January 1, 2008. This means providing applications early to the Veterans Service Office at DeAnza allows us to place you on Priority Registration!

8. Meet with an Academic Counselor for a Student Education Plan! Veterans and Dependents are required by law to declare a two-year major or certificate as listed under VA approved courses, or a Transfer major based on agreements with California State University, University of California or other articulated four year college/university. An "undeclared" or "general education" major is not acceptable for VA purposes. Courses which are NOT listed on a student's education plan and are NOT part of the chosen major will NOT be certified by the Veterans Services Office. (See Policies, Guidelines & Responsibilities)

9. Change of Major/Goal A student changing a major must meet with an Academic Counselor and develop a new Educational Plan reflecting the required courses for the new major and a copy must be submitted to the Veterans Service Office. In addition Veterans are required to fill out Form 22-1995 for Chapter 30, 1606, & 1607's and Chapter 35's must fill out Form 22-5495. Dual majors or a major and minor are not allowed by the VA in any degree AA/AS, BA/BS Transfer or certificate programs. The VA will only certify for one major or degree at a time. It is recommended applications be filled out on-line and a printed copy delivered to the Veterans Office. Paper applications can take 8 to 12 weeks to process, subsequent paperwork usually 6 to 8 weeks.

On-Line- www.gibill.va.gov- go to on-line applications, select "education" from the drop down menu, and you come to the VONAPP. Go to Start VONAPP! Complete, print, and deliver to Veterans Office. Much Quicker!

Paper Application — Go to Education Benefits and Education Forms

10. Transcripts - Prior Credit Evaluation Federal regulations require Veterans to submit OFFICIAL SEALED transcripts to De Anza from all prior schools, colleges, training institutions, and technical schools. This includes all training and education received before entering active duty, during service, and after discharge.
Military Transcripts and/or DD295, VMET

• AARTS http://aarts.army.mil
• SMART http://www.navycollege.navy.mil/transcript.html
• CGI http://uscg.mil/hq/cgi/
• CCAF http://www.maxwell.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp

An Evaluation and Matriculation process assesses the amount of prior credit which may be applied to a students current major/program.

** NOTE: DO NOT OPEN SEALED ENVELOPES!!

11. Math & English Placement Testing All new De Anza students must be assessed for Math and English Placement. VA does pay for remedial classes when placement test scores recommend it. Contact the Assessment Office at 408. 864.8717 to schedule an Assessment Test in the Student & Community Services Building across from the Veterans Services Office.