Veterans Resource Center

Veterans who have been evaluated and given a disability rating qualifying them for the Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31) must contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation in Oakland, CA.

Veteran Readiness & Employment

Address: 1301 Clay Street, North Tower Oakland, CA 94612

Phone; 800.827.1000

Next Steps to Start using CH31

• Apply for Admission
• Submit All Prior Official Transcripts
  
  • Required for continued certification
• Book an Academic Counseling Appointment
  
  • By Calendly
• Request Access to VRC Clockwork
• Register for Classes
• Verification Of Enrollment (Monthly)

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Forms to Submit via Clockwork

• DD-214 Member 4 Copy
• VRE Authorization for Tuition and Fees
• VRE Authorization for Follett Bookstore
  • (Authorization given by VRE Caseworker)
• Email Authorizations to VRC Specialist/SCO
  • VRC Specialist/SCO: brownjulie@fhda.edu
• In state fees: Proof of CA. residency required

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible.

Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Next Steps to Start using CH33

• Apply for Admission
• Submit All Prior Official Transcripts
  
  • Required for continued Certification
  • Book an Academic Counseling Appointment
    
    • By Calendly
  • Request Access to VRC Clockwork
  • Register for Classes
  • Verification Of Enrollment (Monthly)

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Forms to Submit via Clockwork

• DD-214 Member 4 Copy
• Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• In state fees: Proof of CA. residency required

Here is the college schedule for the return of unearned TA funds to the military service branch, based on when the student withdraws from a 12-week course:

• Before and during the first week: 100% return
• During the second week: 90% return
• During the third or fourth week:  80% return
• During the fifth week: 70% return
• During the sixth week: 50% return
• During the seventh week: 40% return (60% of course is completed)
• During the eighth through 12th week: no funds returned

• Out-of-state residents: $205 per quarter hour
• state residents: $31 per quarter hour 
• Current Tuition and Fees

Learn about the Survivors' and Dependent's Educational Assistance program.  If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program—also called Chapter 35. Find out if you’re eligible for this benefit by clicking here:

DEA

Next Steps to Start using CH35

• Apply for Admission
• Submit All Prior Official Transcripts
  
  • Required for Continued Certification
• Request Access to VRC Clockwork
• Book Academic Counseling Appointment
  
  • By In-Person Visit
  • By Phone: 650-949-7912
  • By VRC Virtual Office Zoom link

Forms to Submit via Clockwork

• Sponsors DD-214 Member 4
• DEERS report
• Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
•  In state fees: Proof of CA residency or orders
  • Required

If the DoD approves the Transfer of Entitlement (TOE), your spouse or dependent children can apply for up to 36 months of benefits, and may be able to get money for:

• Tuition
• Housing
• Books and supplies

Next Steps to Start using CH33

• Apply for Admission
• Submit All Prior Official Transcripts
  
  • Required for continued certification
• Request Access to VRC Clockwork
• Book Academic Counseling Appointment
  
  • By In-Person Visit
  • By Phone: 650-949-7912
  • By VRC Virtual Office Zoom link
• Register for Classes

Forms to Submit via Clockwork

• Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• Military Dependent ID
•  In state fees: Proof of CA residency or orders
  • • Required

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DEPENDENT POST 9-11-GI BILL® BENEFIT

Learn about the California State Calvet Fee Waiver program.  If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the Calvet Fee Waiver. Find out if you’re eligible for this benefit by clicking here:

 CALVET Fee waiver

If you have been approved under the Calvet Fee Waiver state program and are applying to use your eligibility, please click on the Use Calvet Fee Waiver request below to start the process of using Calvet Fee Waiver benefits for the current academic year.

Use CAlvet fee waiver request