First Step

• Chapter 30 (Regular active duty - joined 7/1/85 to present)
• Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation – see your Voc Rehab counselor for appropriate paperwork)
• Chapter 32 (Joined 1/1/77 to 6/30/85)
• Chapter 33 (Post 9/11)
• Chapter 35 (Dependents - parent/spouse veteran, 100% service connected disabled or service connected death)
• Chapter 1606 (Guard/reserve - not deployed)
• Chapter 1607 (Guard/reserve - deployed at least 90 consecutive days or more)

Second Step

• Complete the SFCC Admissions Application.
• Meet with an academic counselor and decide on a specific program of study.
• Be sure to complete an Education Plan with your counselor.

Third Step

1. Veteran Reporting Form 2009-2010
2. Veterans Student Information Authorization
3. Checklist

Fourth Step

1. First time applicants – Chapters 30, 32, 1606 and 1607.
   Download form 22-1990 from www.va.gov/vaforms. Bring in (preferred), fax or mail completed, downloaded form 22-1990 and basic forms (above thirst step) with the following:
   • DD 214 (Member 4 long form showing discharge)
   • Education Kicker contract (if applies)
   • All receipts or LES receipts for $600 buy up (if applies)
   • Chapter 1607: deployment orders (if available)
2. First time applicants – Chapter 33:
   Download Form 22-1990 from www.va.gov/vaforms or apply online at www.gibill.va.gov. Once you have received your Certificate of Eligibility letter (COE) from the VA and you have finalized your class schedule, bring in (preferred), mail, or fax your COE, class schedule, and basic forms (above, third step) to the Campus Veterans Affairs Office.
3. First time applicants – Chapter 35:
   Download form 22-5490 from www.va.gov/vaforms. Bring in (preferred), fax or mail completed downloaded form 22-5490 and basic forms (above third step) with a copy (if available) of your parent/spouses VA disability paperwork establishing 100% status.

1. Returning applicants - Chapters 30, 32, 1606 and 1607:
   Download Form 22-1995 from www.va.gov/vaforms. Bring in (preferred), fax or mail completed, downloaded Form 22-1995 and basic forms (above third step) with the following: DD 214 (#4 long form showing type of discharge)
2. Returning applicants - Chapter 33:
   Download Form 22-1995 from www.va.gov/vaforms. Bring in (preferred), fax, or mail completed, downloaded form 22-1995 and basic forms (above third step) with a copy of your VA Certificate of Eligibility letter and your finalized class schedule to the Campus Veterans Affairs Office.
3. Returning applicants – Chapter 35:
   Download Form 22-5495 from www.va.gov/vaforms. Bring in (preferred), fax, or mail completed downloaded 22-5495 and basic forms (above third step).

Final Step

1. Bring completed forms to SFCC Veterans Affairs office.
   OR
2. Mail completed forms to:
   3410 W. Ft. George Wright Dr. MS 3172
   Spokane, WA 99224
   OR
3. Fax completed forms to:
   Veterans Affairs Office MS 2063
   (509) 533-3547