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 Spring classes. The Student Business Service will apply the waiver before the Tuition and Fee deadline in mid-January.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to Military-Connected Veteran’s Advisor/VA School Certifying Official
The VA School Certifying Official will be out of the office for the winter break as follows:
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