Educational Benefits

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible.

Next Steps to Start using CH33

• Apply for Admission.
• Submit All Prior Official Transcripts.
  
• Required for continued Certification.
• Book Academic Counseling Appointment By Calendly.
• Request Access to VRC CANVAS Portal.
• Register for Classes.
• Verification of Enrollment (Monthly).

Forms to Submit via VRC CANVAS Portal

• DD-214 Member 4 Copy.
• Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
• In-State fees: Proof of CA residency required.

Post 911 GI Bill

The Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD) can help you pay for education and training programs. If you’ve served at least 2 years on active duty, find out if you qualify for the MGIB-AD program.

Next Steps to Start using CH30

• Apply for Admission
• Submit All Prior Official Transcripts
  • Required for continued certification.
• Book Academic Counseling Appointment

• Request Access to VRC CANVAS Portal by emailing us.

• Register for Classes.
• Verification Of Enrollment (Monthly).

Veterans who have been evaluated and given a disability rating qualifying them for the Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31) must contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation in Oakland, CA.

Phone: 1(800) 827-1000

Next Steps to Start using CH31

• Apply for Admission.
• .Submit All Prior Official Transcripts
  
  • Required for continued certification.
• Book an Academic Counseling Appointment.
• Request Access to VRC CANVAS Portal by emailing us.
• Register for Classes.
• Verification of Enrollment (Monthly).

Forms to Submit via VRC CANVAS Portal

• DD-214 Member 4 Copy.
• VRE Authorization for Tuition and Fees.
• VRE Authorization for Follett Bookstore.
  • (Authorization given by VRE Caseworker).
• Email Authorizations to VRC Specialist/SCO.
• In-state fees: Proof of CA. residency required.

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit. Find out if you qualify.

Next Steps to Start using CH1606

• Apply for Admission.
• .Submit All Prior Official Transcripts
  
  • Required for continued certification.
• Book an Academic Counseling Appointment.
• Request Access to VRC CANVAS Portal by emailing us.
• Register for Classes.
• Verification of Enrollment (Monthly).

Forms to Submit via VRC CANVAS Portal

• Latest copy of LES.
• DD-214 Service 2.
• Notice Of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) or COE.
• Military Identification.
• In-state fees: Proof of CA. residency or orders (required).

Learn about the Survivors' and Dependent's Educational Assistance program.  If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program—also called Chapter 35. Find out if you’re eligible for this benefit.

Next Steps to Start using CH1606

• Apply for Admission.
• Submit All Prior Official Transcripts (Required for continued certification).
• Book an Academic Counseling Appointment.
• Request Access to VRC CANVAS Portal by emailing us.
• Register for Classes.
• Verification of Enrollment (Monthly).

Forms to Submit via VRC CANVAS Portal

• Sponsors DD-214 Member 4.
• DEERS report.
• Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
• Military Identification.
• In-state fees: Proof of CA. residency or orders (required).

If the DoD approves the Transfer of Entitlement (TOE), your spouse or dependent children can apply for up to 36 months of benefits, and may be able to get money for tuition, housing, books and supplies.

Next Steps to Start using CH1606

• Apply for Admission.
• Submit All Prior Official Transcripts  (Required for continued certification).
• Book an Academic Counseling Appointment.
• Request Access to VRC CANVAS Portal by emailing us.
• Register for Classes.
• Verification of Enrollment (Monthly).

Forms to Submit via VRC CANVAS Portal

• Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
• Military Dependent ID.
• In-state fees: Proof of CA. residency or orders (required).

Learn about the California State Calvet Fee Waiver program.  If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the Calvet Fee Waiver. Find out if you’re eligible for this benefit.

If you have been approved under the Calvet Fee Waiver state program and are applying to use your eligibility, use the Calvet Fee Waiver request to start the process of using Calvet Fee Waiver benefits for the current academic year.