Applying For Va Benefits Veterans Intent To Register Application

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Applying for VA Benefits
Know what education benefit is best for you. While you are the only person who can choose which program meets your
needs, the VA has developed a step-by-step process that may help you compare the different education programs and
decide which is best for you.
To apply for Veteran Education Benefits with TSJC the first time you must:
First apply for VA benefits through the VA website:
Submit official transcripts from any previous institution(s) attended and your military joint transcript(s) for
transfer evaluation. Transcripts should be sent to the Admissions Office at TSJC, 600 Prospect St., Trinidad, CO
81082.
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Joint Service Military Transcripts, can be ordered online at
https://jst.doded.mil/official.html
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If transferring to TSJC and education benefits were used elsewhere, VA Form 22-1995 Request for
Change of Program or Place of Training must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office
Be seeking a degree or certificate program approved for education benefits
Submit a copy of the Veteran’s DD214 showing the discharge status to the Financial Aid Office
Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility Letter to the Financial Aid Office
Complete the
Intent to Register Application and Check List
Submit a copy of your Degree Plan signed by your Academic Advisor for each degree/certificate you are seeking
VA Education Benefit Chapters
Chapter 33: Post 9/11
Chapter 33: Transfer of Benefits
Apply using VA Form 22-1990
Apply for DoD approval at
then click on Transferability Application. Our office needs a
copy of your DoD approval.
Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill
Chapter 1607: Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
Apply using VA Form 22-1990
Reservists or National Guardsman called to active duty on or
after September 11, 2001
Apply using VA Form 22-1990 and a copy of orders to active
duty
Chapter 35: Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational
Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve
Assistance Program (DEA)
Educational Assistance Program
Apply using VA form 22-1990, supply NOBE
Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Chapter 1607: Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
This chapter is for veterans who are disabled and are
Reservists or National Guardsman called to active duty on or
receiving benefits through Vocational Rehabilitation,
after September 11, 2001
Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
Apply using VA Form 22-1990 and a copy of orders to active
Your Chapter 31 counselor needs to notify the Trinidad
duty.
State Junior College VA certifying official once you have
been awarded the benefit.
Trinidad Campus: 600 Prospect Street, Trinidad, CO 81082
Alamosa Campus: 1011 Main Street, Alamosa, CO 81101
719-846-5553 (Office); 719-846-5420 (fax)
719-589-7024 (Office); 719-589-7005 (fax)

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