Military veterans

You've served us. Now, let us serve you.

California College of ASU is recognized as a top military-friendly college and we’re proud to welcome students who served in our country’s military. We’re dedicated to helping veterans and their dependents achieve their education and career goals.

We participate in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement program, approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veteran Education. At California College of ASU, you will find a community of students, faculty and staff committed to your success. In addition to GI Bill benefits, federal financial aid is available to qualified students.

Applicants who are veterans of the U.S. military, currently on active duty or members of the National Guard or Reserves are exempt from paying the application fee when applying online.

Our Veteran Services Office serves as a liaison between student veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The office is equipped to assist veterans with all areas of California College of ASU including explaining VA benefits, evaluating previous academic experience and training and referrals to community-based organizations. We also support the nonprofit LA-based group, Veterans in Film and Television.

Steps to receiving VA education benefits

Apply for education benefits through the Veterans Administration. Access the application and estimate your benefits.

If you have not received VA benefits in the past, use VA Form 22-1990.
If you are discharged, also submit a copy of DD Form-214.
If you are applying as a spouse or dependent, use VA Form 22-5490.
If you have received VA education benefits at a different school in the past and are transferring your benefits to California College of ASU, use VA Form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training.
If you are a Chapter 35 spouse or dependent, use VA Form 22-5495.
If you’re unsure of what form to complete or need more information, visit the Veterans Affairs website.

Receive your Certificate of Eligibility from the VA which confirms your eligibility for education benefits and specifies the chapter(s) under which you are eligible. Provide a copy of your COE to the VA certifying official at California College of ASU.
Apply for admission to California College of ASU and receive notification of your acceptance.
When registration opens each quarter, complete your registration for classes. Be certain to register for all classes you intend to enroll in for the quarter and make any schedule changes to ensure accuracy in the school certification process.

School certification process

Certification informs the VA that you are registered for classes, the total number of units in which you are registered and the amount of tuition and fees you will be charged. Full-time student status is 12 or more units and part-time status is 8–11 units.

VA program chapters and approximate months of entitlements

Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill
Students are generally eligible for 36 months of entitlement.
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehab and Employment
Chapter 32 Veterans Education Assistance Program
Months of entitlement and payment rate will depend on the amount contributed to the VEAP account.
Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill
Chapter 35 Dependent’s Educational Assistance
Dependents of eligible service members are entitled to 45 months of benefits.
Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill-SR
Up to 36 months of entitlement

Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program
Up to 36 months of entitlement – payment rates vary depending on length of service.

GI Bill is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website for Veterans Affairs.

Contact admissions

Are you interested in applying to California College of ASU?

If you’ve already talked with or met your admission counselor, you can contact them directly by phone or email. If you don’t yet have an admission counselor, contact Senior Admission Counselor Greg Rosete 818-401-1148, grosete@columbiacollege.edu or admissions@columbiacollege.edu.