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Certify Classes

Updated VA REQUIREMENTS:

• CH 33 GI BIll & 35 DEA must self-verify their enrollment at 91重口.  See "."
• Veterans are required to submit their Military Joint Service Transcript to 91重口.  Click sent to 91重口. Contact us if you wish to "opt out."
• To receive the full housing allowance (CH33), students must register for one on-site, hi-flex or hybrid course.
    

To use your VA Education Benefits:

• CH 33 Post 9/11: 
  1. Send the following to lpcveteransfirst@laspositascollege.edu
  1a. a copy of your DD214, and 
  1b. Dept of VA Certificate of Eligiblity (COE)
  2. Must have an Ed Plan on File.  If you do not have an Ed Plan on file, call 925.424.1570 to schedule an appointment with our Veterans Counselor.
  3. Have submitted official transcripts to 91重口 for evaluation, including Joint Service Transcripts.
  
  
• CH 31 VR&E:
  1. Send the following to lpcveteransfirst@laspositascollege.edu
  1a. a copy of your DD214, and
  2. Ask your VR&E Counselor to send your PO Authorization Number.
  3. Must have an Ed Plan on File.  If you do not have an Ed Plan on file, call 925.424.1570 to schedule an appointment with our Veterans Counselor.
  4. Have submitted official transcripts to 91重口 for evaluation, including Joint Service Transcripts.
  
  
• CH 35 Spouse/Dependents Benefits: 
  1. Send the following to lpcveteransfirst@laspositascollege.edu
  1a. a copy of your parent or spouse's DD214, and 
  1b. CH 35 Dept of VA Certificate of Eligiblity (COE)
  2. Must have an Ed Plan on File.  If you do not have an Ed Plan on file, call 925.424.1570 to schedule an appointment with our Veterans Counselor.
  
  
• CAL VET FEE WAIVER Letter - Submit to Trevor Penero or email a copy to lpcveteransfirst@laspositascollege.edu   Important Note:  You MUST request a new Cal Vet Fee Waiver letter every Spring (e.g., April for the following academic year). Must have an Ed Plan on file. Call 925.424.1570 to schedule an appointment with our Veterans Counselor if you do not.

Questions? 
Email Mr. Trevor Penero, Veterans Specialist
Email:  tpenero@laspositascollege.edu
Office Hours - In Person:  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 7 pm;  Friday 10 am to 12 pm
For info, call the front desk at 925.424.1570

cLICK ON THE APPROPRIATE LINK BELOW TO CERTIFY YOUR COURSES 

 

PAST CERTIFICATION FORMS

Once submitted, the Veterans Specialist will review your courses against your Ed Plan.  If you do not  have an Ed Plan on file, this will delay the processing of your VA Education Benefits.  Schedule an appointment now to meet with the Veterans Counselor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. If I make a change to my schedule, such as adding or dropping a class before the term begins, how do I notify the 91重口 Veterans First Program?
   A:  Send an email to lpcveteransfirst@laspositascollege.edu  with your adjustment information, such as what courses you dropped, and which courses you added.
2. What does it mean when the course is offered at Chabot College? Will 91重口 certify courses that I register for at Chabot College?
   A: No.  The Veterans Specialist will send a Parent letter to Chabot College confirming that the course registered for at Chabot College is on your Educational Plan.  The Veterans Center at Chabot College will certify your course as a 鈥済uest鈥� student.
3. What if I made an error on my schedule, for example, entered the wrong start/end dates for a course or entered the wrong units, will I need to re-submit info in CANVAS?
   A: No. The Veterans Specialist will verify the data before it is submitted to the Dept of VA.  If there are any discrepancies on the form, the Veterans Specialist will contact you before it is submitted to the Dept of VA.
4. If I need help completing the Form, will someone help me?
   A: Yes, simply visit the Virtual First Welcome Center via Zoom. Information is available on the Veterans First website.