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Getting Started Checklist for Chapter 30, 31 and 33 Veterans

VA Program will need... You Need to... Website
1. Letter of Eligibility Apply for VA Benefits VA Benefit Applications
2. DD214 Locate or Order DD214 Request Website
3. Military Transcripts Joint Service Transcript- All Branches Transcript Request Website
4. College Transcripts Official Transcripts from prior colleges attended Transcript request process varies by campus

Getting Started Checklist for Chapter 35 Dependents

VA Program will need... You Need to... Website
1. Letter of Eligibility Apply for VA Benefits Veterans Benefits Applications
2. Locate Parent VA File Number Contact parent for information  
3. College Transcripts Official Transcripts from prior colleges attended Transcript request process varies by campus

Getting Started Checklist for Tuition Waiver ONLY Dependents

VA Program will need... You Need to... Website
1. Letter of Eligibility Apply for CA Dependent Fee Waiver CalVet Website
2. Walk-In Services are Available Address: 1110 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 323-8387
Hours: M-F from 8AM–7PM		 Bakersfield Veterans Services
3. College Transcripts Official Transcripts from prior colleges attended  Transcript request process varies by campus
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