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Veterans

Cal State Monterey Bay is proud to support our veterans in their educational endeavors.

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How to Apply

Located at the former Fort Ord, U.S. military history is part of our history. We’re honored to welcome veteran and military-connected students at all stages of their education and careers. 

We’re a full participant in the CSU Troops to College Program, and we offer a host of dedicated services for our former and current servicemember students and their dependents.

Admissions & Aid for Veteran Students

Veterans and active-duty military (or spouses) receive admissions priority; however, all applicants must meet all regular upper division transfer requirements: These include: 

  • completed a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable coursework;
  • an overall college GPA of at least 2.00; your GPA is calculated using all your transfer units attempted; 
  • in good standing at the last college or university attended. "Good standing" means you are eligible to re-enroll at your last college or university; 
  • completed general education courses (30 semester units or 45 quarter units) of basic skills courses, with a grade of C- or better,

See full upper division transfer requirements.

Veteran students should apply at the Cal State Apply website. 

Be sure to complete the online application and submit any supplemental materials by the deadline for your desired term. 

Once you submit your application through Cal State Apply, you will also receive instructions on how to access your CSUMB dashboard.

College credit may be given for military training or job duties as listed on a veteran student’s official military transcript. Veterans should order their official Joint Services Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force Transcript (CCAF) to be sent to CSUMB when they apply for admission.

The Office of Admissions will determine which credits to assign based on the American Council of Education credit recommendations, along with our own evaluation.

Veteran students and their dependents may be eligible for state and federal education benefits, as well as other tuition assistance programs. Our Student Veteran Services is here to help you explore and certify those benefits.

Federal benefits may include:

  • Post 9/11 GI BillⓇ (Chapter 33)
  • Montgomery GI BillⓇ Active Duty (Chapter 30)
  • Montgomery GI BillⓇ Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
  • Veteran Readiness & Employment (Chapter 31)
  • Dependents’ Education Assistance (Chapter 35)
  • Fry Scholarship

California state benefits include the CalVet College Fee Waiver. Additionally, tuition assistance may be available through specific service branches. 

Contact Student Veteran Services for full program requirements. 

Resources & Services

Student Veteran Services Office

Our team helps veterans, active duty military, and dependents navigate and process their military education benefits. All students, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin, who are interested in learning about Student Veteran Services are welcome.

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Veterans Resource Center

The VRC is where you can study, relax, and connect with other veteran and military-connected students. This is also the home of the CSUMN Veteran Student Organization.

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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.