University of California, Irvine
 SEARCH UCI UCI HOME
UCI | Dean of Students > Veteran Student Services > How to start benefits...
Title of Site Identifier (Replace this Alt) Description of photos (If applicable, replace this Alt, otherwise leave it blank)

How to start GI BILL Benefits...

To initiate benefits:

STEP 1: Download a Veteran's Intake Form

STEP 2: Fill out the form and get appropriate signatures (ie. academic counselor, graduate advisor).

STEP 3: Attach all required documents.

STEP 4: Turn in completed packet to the Office of the Dean of Students: Veterans Services Office. Benefits will not be processed unless all we have all the required paperwork.

All forms are required to initiate your benefits.


Required forms for New Freshman Students:

VA Benefits
Chapter 30: ACTIVE DUTY
Chapter 1606: SELECTED RESERVISTS
Chapter 35: Dependents Educational Assistance
Required Forms:

DD 214
Certificate of Release from Active Duty

DD 214
Certificate of Release from Active Duty
 
    NOBE 2384
Notice of Basic Eligibility from Reserve Unit
 
  Application 22-1990
from Veterans Service Office
Application 22-1990
from Veterans Service Office
Application 22-5490
from Veterans Service Office
  Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
  Degree Check
from Academic Counselor
Degree Check
from Academic Counselor
Degree Check
from Academic Counselor

 


Required forms for Transfer Students:

VA Benefits
Chapter 30: ACTIVE DUTY
Chapter 1606: SELECTED RESERVISTS
Chapter 35: Dependents Educational Assistance
Required Forms:

DD 214
Certificate of Release from Active Duty

DD 214
Certificate of Release from Active Duty
 
    NOBE 2384
Notice of Basic Eligibility from Reserve Unit
 
  22-1995 Request for a Change of Program or Place of Training Form
from Veterans Services Office
22-1995 Request for a Change of Program or Place of Training Form
from Veterans Services Office
22-5495 Request for a Change of Program or Place of Training Form
from Veterans Services Office
  Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
Veteran Certification Form
from Veterans Service Office
  Degree Check
from Academic Counselor
Degree Check
from Academic Counselor
Degree Check
from Academic Counselor
  Transcripts
From Previous Colllege
Transcripts
From Previous Colllege
Transcripts
From Previous Colllege