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VA Form 28-8606

The VRC must provide an outline of the necessary steps for plan redevelopment using Notes from Counseling and Next Steps, Veterans Affairs form (VAF) 28-8606. The claimant must be provided with a copy of VAF 28-8606.

The VRC must document the plan redevelopment in an electronic case note to include the reason and necessary steps for redevelopment. Upon completion of plan redevelopment, the case will be returned to the appropriate case status.

Steps to completing VA Form 28-8606

1. Name: Complete this by adding your First, Middle, and last name
2. File Number: Your VA file number is often your Social Security Number (SSN). However, if you filed a claim a long time ago, it may be a separate eight or nine-digit number. You can find your VA file number on letters from the VA, often in the upper right-hand corner, or on your VA benefit checks. 
3. Long Range Goal: This will be set with your VR&E Counselor
4. Proposed Program: Set with VR&E Counselor
5. Desired Program Begnning Date: Term start date
6. 6B. Necessary Actions For Approval: 

   School’s Vendor code or TAX ID# in Tungsten: 592976783

   School’s name in Tungsten: University of West Florida (UWF)

   School’s Facility Code in Tungsten: ­­­­­­­­­11963110

   Program of Study:  Found in DegreeWorks

   Type of Degree:  Found in DegreeWorks

   Number of college credits required for the program: Found in DegreeWorks

   Number of prerequisite courses you’re required to take for the program: Found in DegreeWorks or UWF Catalog

   Number of college credits accepted as transfer credits towards program: Review with your Academic Advisor

   Number of credit hours you need to complete the degree program: Found in DegreeWorks

   Anticipated month/year of completing the program:

   Estimated yearly costs for tuition, required fees, books and supplies:   $6,136 Cost of Attendance Estimates

   Schools’ VA Certifying Official: Gary Bivens. gbivens@uwf.edu

   Your Academic Advisor’s name, phone, and email:   _________________________Navigate under your MyUWF

   Bookstore Vendor Information (company, phone number, email used in Tungsten): UWF Bookstore

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