West Valley College VA Office takes 2-3 weeks to process VA Certification.
After West Valley submits the certification, the VA Office takes approximately 6-8 weeks to process claims
Turn in the following items for evaluation to Rhonda Kirkland in the Financial Aid Office:
DD214 or Nobe Form - To be evaluated for military credit
Official Military Transcript - To be evaluated for military credit
Official Academic Transcripts from any previous colleges- To be evaluated for any usable units towards WVC major
Please call Rhonda with any questions or for additional information at (408) 741-2601 or at: rhonda_kirkland@wvm.edu ^
New students who are requesting Benefits for the first time must complete a 22-1990 Application to activate the GI Bill.
For Chapter 35, you must complete a 22-5490 at:
Veterans On Line Applications ^.
OR
Veterans who have received benefits at other colleges, must complete a 22-1995.
For Chapter 35, you must complete a 22-5495 at:
Veterans On Line Applications ^.