Getting Started
Getting Started Checklist for Chapter 30, 31 and 33 Veterans
| VA Program will need... | You Need to... | Website |
| 1. Letter of Eligibility | Apply for VA Benefits | VA Benefit Applications |
| 2. DD214 | Locate or Order | DD214 Request Website |
| 3. Military Transcripts | Joint Service Transcript- All Branches | Transcript Request Website |
| 4. College Transcripts | Official Transcripts from prior colleges attended | Transcript request process varies by campus |
Getting Started Checklist for Chapter 35 Dependents
| VA Program will need... | You Need to... | Website |
| 1. Letter of Eligibility | Apply for VA Benefits | Veterans Benefits Applications |
| 2. Locate Parent VA File Number | Contact parent for information | |
| 3. College Transcripts | Official Transcripts from prior colleges attended | Transcript request process varies by campus |
Getting Started Checklist for Tuition Waiver ONLY Dependents
| VA Program will need... | You Need to... | Website |
| 1. Letter of Eligibility | Apply for CA Dependent Fee Waiver | CalVet Website |
| 2. Walk-In Services are Available | Address: 1110 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: (661) 323-8387 Hours: M-F from 8AM–7PM |
Bakersfield Veterans Services |
| 3. College Transcripts | Official Transcripts from prior colleges attended | Transcript request process varies by campus |