Veterans Assistance
Financial Assistance Options for Military Veterans
As an Active Duty or Military Veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits through numerous GI Bill® programs. Funding programs are offered through the Veterans Administration for active service members, reservists, veterans, dependents, and spouses under the following programs:
If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for this VA-administered program.
For approved programs, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally payable for 15 years following your release from active duty.
All information obtained from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
For approved programs, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally payable for 15 years following your release from active duty.
All information obtained from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
The Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB) provides education benefits to Veterans and Servicemembers who have at least two years of active duty.
Eligible Servicemembers may receive up to 36 months of education benefits. The monthly benefit paid to you is based on the type of training you take, length of your service, your category, any college fund eligibility, and if you contributed to the $600 buy-up program.
All information obtained from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
Eligible Servicemembers may receive up to 36 months of education benefits. The monthly benefit paid to you is based on the type of training you take, length of your service, your category, any college fund eligibility, and if you contributed to the $600 buy-up program.
All information obtained from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
Your campus Financial Aid Office can provide additional information eligibility requirements for this program.
Chapter 35 – Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA) offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.
All information obtained from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
All information obtained from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
Chapter 1606 – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) provides education and training benefits to eligible members of the Selected Reserve, including the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Eligibility for this program is determined by the Selected Reserve components and VA makes the payments.
All information obtained from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
All information obtained from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
Chapter 1607 – Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) provides educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress.
All information obtained from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
All information obtained from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website.
Your campus Financial Aid Office can provide additional information eligibility requirements for this program.
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) scholarship is for all qualified military spouses within these following ranks: E5 and below, W1 - W2 or O1 - O2.
Your campus Financial Aid Office can provide additional information eligibility requirements and applications can be obtained in the Business Office.
‘‘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.”
Requesting Military Transcripts
Please follow the below links to request transcription for your military service.
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps & Navy:
Joint Services Transcript (JST)
Air Force:
Community College of the Air Force Transcript (CCAF)
**When students request the CCAF they are mailed to the institutions
Apply for Certificate of Eligibility
Please follow the below link to request a certificate of eligibility from the VA.
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at your local campus.
Office Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Mon-Fri
Phone:+1 (559) 407-9177
Financial Aid assistance outside normal operating hours is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Financial Aid department at the number listed above.
Phone:+1 (559) 407-9177
Financial Aid assistance outside normal operating hours is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Financial Aid department at the number listed above.
Office Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Mon-Fri
Phone:+1 (559) 407-9191
Financial Aid assistance outside normal operating hours is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Financial Aid department at the number listed above.
Phone:+1 (559) 407-9191
Financial Aid assistance outside normal operating hours is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Financial Aid department at the number listed above.
Office Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Mon-Fri
Phone:+1 (209) 437-3767
Financial Aid assistance outside normal operating hours is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Financial Aid department at the number listed above.
Phone:+1 (209) 437-3767
Financial Aid assistance outside normal operating hours is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Financial Aid department at the number listed above.
Office Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Mon-Fri
Phone:+1 (661) 535-1480
Financial Aid assistance outside normal operating hours is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Financial Aid department at the number listed above.
Phone:+1 (661) 535-1480
Financial Aid assistance outside normal operating hours is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Financial Aid department at the number listed above.
Office Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Mon-Fri
Phone:+1 (559) 441-4345
Financial Aid assistance outside normal operating hours is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting our office at the number listed above.
Office Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Mon-Fri
Phone:+1 (559) 740-0215
Financial Aid assistance outside normal operating hours is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Financial Aid department at the number listed above.
If you have questions about our Veteran Assistance programs or want to know if you’re eligible, give us a call at 877-649-9614 or contact one of our campuses today!
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