Using your VA Education Benefits

All Veterans Affairs education benefits are processed by Veteran Services staff in Cougar Central. There are separate requirements for students using VA benefits. Select your status below for specific forms and information needed to process your benefits.

General Information on Veterans Benefits

• Ch. 35 DEAP
• Ch. 33  Post-9/11™
• Ch. 30  MGIB-AD
• Ch. 1606  MGIB-SR
• Veteran Readiness & Employement- VR&E (Formerly Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment)
• Cal Vet Fee Waiver*  This is a STATE benefit and handled by Student Financial Services 
• GI Bill Payment Rates
• Post-9/11 MHA Rates (Formerly BAH)
• Tuition Assistance (TA)
• Voc Rehab Payment Rates

*At CSUSM, the Cal Vet Fee Waiver does not apply to any Extended Learning degrees, certificate programs, or classes.*