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Application Procedures/Documents
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To apply for your VA educational benefits, you must also apply for admission to St. Petersburg College (SPC). You may call, write, visit the campus or go to http://www.spcollege.edu for the application. The application for VA benefits, which is obtained from the SPC Financial Assistance Services (FAS) office or online at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Web site applications are at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp and should be submitted to SPC with other required documents.
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PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED DVA EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
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Students who have received DVA educational benefits (except Chapter 31 and 35 recipients) at another institution or who are returning to SPC after a break of more than one calendar year need only complete the VA Form 22-1995 (Change of Program or Place of Training). If the veteran's entitlement includes increased benefits for dependents, additional paperwork may be required. Chapter 35 recipients must complete VA Form 22-5495. Applicants for Chapter 31 benefits should contact the DVA Vocational Rehabilitation Office in New Port Richey at (727) 816-1714, Ext. 107/122 and must re-apply using VA Form 22-1900 unless currently enrolled or transferring directly from another school.
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FIRST-TIME APPLICANT FOR BENEFITS
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Chapters 30, 32, 34/30, 1606:
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Apply using VA Form 22-1990. Applicants on active duty must have Section II completed by their Educational Services Officer. Reservists (Chapter 1606) must submit a DD Form 2384 - Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE). All others should submit copies of their DD Form(s) 214 (Member-4), covering the entire period of service. Although not required, it may speed the application process if an authorized DVA representative certifies the DD Form 214. For Chapter 34/30, VA Form 21-686c must be completed if dependents are claimed. Copies of birth and marriage certificates must accompany the VA Form 21-686c. Additional forms may be required for dependent parents and/or dependent children over the age of 18 who are still attending school.
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Chapter 31:
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Applicants for Chapter 31 benefits should contact the DVA Vocational Rehabilitation Office in New Port Richey at (727) 816-1714, Ext. 107/122 or apply directly to the DVA with a VA Form 28-1900. The VA Form 28-1900 is also available at the County Veterans Services Office or online at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp. The DVA screens applicants and if determined eligible, assigns a DVA vocational rehabilitation specialist to the individual. Additional forms may be required to verify the number and status of dependents. The college must receive VA Form 28-1905, signed by the student's DVA vocational rehabilitation specialist, before the last day to pay fees or before books and supplies are purchased.
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Chapter 35:
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