Step-by-Step
Step-by-Step Instructions for Veterans
Below are ways to utilize your VA Educational Benefits with 49ͼ¿â.
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
- 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 49ͼ¿â.
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 .
Second Step: Once the transfer has been approved, you will need to apply for the GI Bill® benefits on
- 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 49ͼ¿â.
First Time Chapter 35-DEA
First Step: Apply for your benefits on .
- 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 49ͼ¿â 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 .
Questions? Contact Us.
Veterans Affairs Office
1255 S Range Ave
49ͼ¿â KS 67701
veteransaffairs@colbycc.edu
(785) 460-4612
(785) 460-4691