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
NEWS:
Spring 2026 Semester: If you are new incoming or continuing student wishing to use GI Bill® benefits (Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35, or 1606) please submit a request ASAP. Scroll down to the tile that states, "Request Certification" to submit your request. Don't forget to email the School Certifying Official (SCO) once you have submitted your request. You will also need to submit a "Late Submission to Request Certification of VA Educational Benefits", which can be found here.
Please report (email) any changes to your class schedule to the SCO. Otherwise, you risk owing the VA if you drop below 12 units for undergrad or 8 units for graduate students.
Students using Chapter 33 aka Post 9/11, tuition and fees have been reported to the VA. Chapter 31 students your tuition and fees will be reported soon by the Student Business Office. Within two weeks the VA will pay the university and your student account will reflect the payment from the VA.
If you have a Cal Vet Fee Waiver with a 16-digit code, please email it to the SCO. Also, submit a "Late Submission of Cal Vet Tuition Fee Waiver, which can be found here. New applications for Academic Year 2026-2027, will start being accepted by the County Veterans Service Office after May 1, 2026.
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