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:
The Spring 2026 semester is in full swing. If you are using GI Bill® Benefits (Chapter 30, 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 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.
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 will be reported to the VA the last week of February 2026. 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. 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