Getting Started

Using Your Benefits Guide

These steps guide veterans through funding and enrollment processes at SFCC. Call us at 509-533-3900 or 509-533-3504, email us at sfcc.veteranscenter@sfcc.spokane.edu, or come to the SFCC Veterans Resource Center, Building 17, Upper Concourse, Room 226 for assistance.

1. Understanding Your Benefits

Ch. 30 MGIB
- Who Qualifies?
  - Veterans with at least 2 years of active-duty service after June 30, 1985
- Months of Entitlement
  - 36
- Period of Eligibility
  - 10 years from discharge
- Payments
  - Flat monthly rate paid to the veteran
Ch. 31 VR&E
- Who Qualifies?
  - Veterans with at least 10% disability rating from the VA
  - Cannot have a dishonorable discharge
- Months of Entitlement
  - Based on counselor
- Period of Eligibility
  - Discharged before January 1, 2013 – 12 years after separation
  - Discharged after January 1, 2013 – no limit
- Payments
  - Tuition/Fees, monthly housing allowance, parking, books, supplies, depending on counselor.
Ch. 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Who Qualifies?
  - Veterans and servicepersons with at least 90 days of active-duty service time after September 10, 2001 or 30 days if discharged with service-connected disability.
- Months of Entitlement
  - 36
- Period of Eligibility
  - If service ended before January 1, 2013 – 15 years after your last separation date from active service.
  - If service ended on or after January 1, 2013 – no expiration date
- Payments
  - % of tuition and fees based on eligibility
  - Monthly housing allowance
  - Yearly book stipend
Ch. 35 DEA
- Who Qualifies?
  - Dependents and spouses of veterans with 100% service-connected disability, died in service, died because of their service-connected disability.
- Months of Entitlement
  - 36
- Period of Eligibility
  - Child between 18-26 – until your 26^th birthday or 8 years
  - Spouse – 20 years from date of death or 10 years from the date they qualify.
  - The VA can make time limit dates based on the date the service member became disabled (the Certificate of Eligibility will note the date the benefits expire).
- Payments
  - Flat monthly rate
  - Chapter 35 Rates For Survivors And Dependents | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Ch. 1606
- Who Qualifies?
  - Active members of select reserves with a 6 year obligation
- Months of Entitlement
  - 36
- Period of Eligibility
  - 14 years
- Payments
  - Flat monthly rate
  - Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) Rates | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Active-Duty Tuition Assistance
- Check with your education office
MyCAA Spouse

2. Apply for Benefits

3. Apply for Admissions and Select Program

4. Request Transcripts

5. Meet with an Academic Counselor

6. Register for Classes

Once you have registered for classes and have a schedule for the quarter you intend to start, the SFCC Veteran Office will require the following:

7. Meet with Tamra Zielinski, Military/Veterans Program Specialist

8. Forms and Documents Needed

9. Meet with the following Departments

10. Additional Campus Resources

Prohibition of Financial Incentives and High Pressure Recruitment Tactics

Community Colleges of Spokane (SCC and SFCC) does not and will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on success in securing enrollment or financial aid to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting or admissions activities or in making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.

Spokane Falls Community College prohibits high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments.