There are 2 sources of benefits that students may be eligible to receive.
Federal VA Benefits include:
If you have not already done so, you first need to submit the online VA application to use a Federal VA Educational Benefit program. VA application processing can take between 8 - 10 weeks. Once your application has been processed, an official VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) letter confirming your benefit eligibility details will be mailed to you.
Please continue to our VA Benefit Processing page for information on how to use Federal VA Benefits at CSUMB.
State of California VA Department Benefit for Dependents:
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- CalVet College Fee Waiver : the most common eligibility is a dependent of a veteran who has a service-connected disability. Other eligibility criteria can be found on their website.
Applications are processed by your local CA County Veterans Services Office. Once you receive a waiver authorization letter from your local County Veteran Service Office, please email, fax or drop it off at our office for processing.
Important notes:
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- The CalVet College Fee Waiver does not waive any campus-specific fees. It only waives the state tuition fee charge.
- It cannot be used for Winter term courses.
- The CalVet College Fee Waiver cannot be used for programs offered through CSUMB Extended Education.
- You need to apply for a new waiver each academic year (starts with the Fall semester) and submit it to our office.
- You must be considered a California resident by CSU to use the waiver.
Helpful Links:
Service members planning to use Tuition Assistance to cover tuition charges must have Service Branch approval, have applied for TA, and be enrolled in courses. Please send your official TA Authorization or email your intent to use TA directly to the Student Receivables office at CSUMB.
It is recommended that Service members speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service branch PRIOR TO ENROLLING in the institution to better understand your TA process.
- Email your TA Authorization/Intent email to: Student_Receivables@csumb.edu
- OR Call Giselle Young, Veteran Services Coordinator with any TA questions @ CSUMB: 831-582-5720
Rates:
- Bachelor Rate - Semester Hour: (3 Per Course/Class) (120 Per Program) Full Time - $191.40; Part Time - $277.50
- Master Rate - Semester Hour: (3 Per Course/Class) (48 Per Program) Full Time - $299.00; Part Time - $347.00
Student who are participating in the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program may find additional information about CSU tuition rates here: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6657197/latest/
In order to receive appropriate academic credits for military training, undergraduate veteran students should submit their official military transcript to the Office of Admissions for processing.
Basic Training/Boot Camp may clear a lower division General Education requirement. Below are the links to the two military transcript websites for service branches as indicated in the titles: