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. Veterans will receive priority enrollment upon submitting their DD-214.
General Information on Veterans Benefits
- Ch. 35 DEAP
- Ch. 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill®
- 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 GI BIll® MHA Rates (Formerly BAH)
- Tuition Assistance (TA)
- Voc Rehab Payment Rates
Cal Vet Fee Waiver does not apply to any Extended Learning
At CSUSM, the Cal Vet Fee Waiver does not apply to any Extended Learning degrees,
certificate programs, or classes. CalVet is handled by calvet@csusm.edu, please contact them regarding any questions or concerns.