We are completely committed to advocate for the success of all students, with a specialized focus on supporting military-connected individuals transitioning from military service to academia, along with their family members. Learn more
Winter Break Hours:
Please note that the Veterans Resource Center will be closed from December 22, 2025 through January 5, 2026, and will reopen on January 6, 2026. You may still email veteran.services@csuci.edu during the closure, but messages will not be reviewed until staff return on January 6, 2026.
End of Semester Reminder:
If you are using GI Bill® Benefits (Chapter 31, 33, 35, or 1606) or you are a new incoming student wishing to use your GI Bill® Benefits please submit a request after you have registered for Spring classes. Scroll down to the tile that states, "Request Certification" to submit your request.
If you are currently using the Cal Vet Fee Waiver, the waiver will be automatically applied to Spring 2026 as long as you are registered for classes. The Student Business Service will apply the waiver before the Tuition and Fee deadline.
The VA School Certifying Official will be out of the office for the winter break as follows:
URGENT: Statement on the End of the Government Shutdown
CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) students using Chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment) benefits who need a new Purchase Order (PO) number should contact their VA counselor as soon as possible to avoid any delays.
Students using other VA education benefits who have experienced payment issues are advised to contact the VA Education Call Center for assistance at 1-888-442-4551.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during the shutdown and are glad to resume full support for our student veterans.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
All University programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Student Veteran Stories
Alexander Pimentel was stabbed and shot as a teen, critically wounded by a bomb blast during one of three tours in the Army in Afghanistan, and diagnosed with cancer years later. Oh, and by the way, he earned his degree at CSUCI while raising three kids as a single parent. Read more