Using your VA Education Benefits

*************************************************ATTENTION STUDENTS***********************************************

Our VA once certification system will be sunsetting on Feb. 25th until March 5th. This means we will be unable to access any certification requests. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

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 degree or certificate programs, which includes Winter Intersession and Summer courses.*