Continuing Students with New Benefits

FOR ALL CONTINUING STUDENTS WITH NEW BENEFITS:   1. MANDATORY: Fill out this form to be added to the CMCS database as a Cal Poly student who military-connected or eligible for a military education benefit. Fill this out if you have accepted your offer of admission or have already started attending Cal Poly.  CLICK HERE 2. Contact us if you have any questions about your benefits CLICK HERE 3. Review the cost of attending Cal Poly CLICK HERE 4. Connect with us on Instagram to stay updated on important announcements and events.  CLICK HERE   FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS WITH NEW VA BENEFITS (GI Bill, VR&E, Fry, CH 35 DEA):   1. Visit the VA Benefits Page  CLICK HERE 2. Watch "Using VA benefits at Cal Poly" CLICK HERE 3. Watch  "Using the Veterans Benefit Module".  CLICK HERE Out-of-State Students Only: Students who have been deemed to be out-of-state students and who are eligible for a VA educational benefit, are eligible for in-state tuition under VACAA.  Submit your request here CLICK HERE    FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS USING A CAL VET COLLEGE FEE WAIVER:   1. Visit the Cal Vet College Fee Waiver Page  CLICK HERE 2. Watch "Using the Cal Vet College Fee Waiver"  CLICK HERE   STUDENT VETERANS AND STUDENT SERVICE MEMBERS   1. Request Priority Registration status  by uploading a copy of your DD214 or CAC CLICK HERE 2. Turn in your Joint Service Transcripts or equivalent. Have an official transcript sent to Cal Poly's Office of the Registrar  JST: CLICK HERE   AIR FORCE/SPACE FORCE: CLICK HERE Current military members using Tuition Assistance or the CMD GI Bill: Review information on these benefits CLICK HERE

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Steps to use VA Benefits at Cal Poly

To ensure timely processing of your VA benefits, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
   Visit va.gov to apply for your Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

2. Watch the Required VA Beneficiary Videos
   View the two mandatory instructional videos:

   • How to Use Your VA Benefits

   • How to Use the Veterans Benefit Module

3. Upload Your COE into the Veterans Benefit Module
   Once you have your COE, upload it into the Veterans Benefit Module to begin the certification process.

4. Request Certification for Your Classes
   Request certification for any quarters you have eligibility. Be sure to select only degree-applicable classes that contribute to your graduation progress. These will be processed and submitted to the VA. If you are requesting certification for past terms (any terms before the current one), in addition to requesting certification in the Veterans Benefit Module, also email Steven Chandler to alert him. 
   Please note: Payments for past terms may take a significant amount of time, so delays in receiving payment are to be expected.

5. For Future Terms
   Request certification for your classes as soon as you complete your registration each term to ensure timely processing of your benefits.

 

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Steps to Use the Cal Vet College Fee Waiver

To take advantage of the Cal Vet College Fee Waiver, please follow the steps below:

1. Watch the Video Guide
   View the instructional video titled "Using the Cal Vet College Fee Waiver" to understand the full process and requirements.

2. Apply for an Approval Code
   Contact your County Veterans Service Office (VSO) to apply for an approval code for the Cal Vet College Fee Waiver. Application is available here.

3. Submit Your 16-Digit Code
   Once you receive your 16-digit approval code, submit it to us here our website. We will process your information and forward the approval to Student Accounts, who will apply the waiver to your state tuition costs for the current academic year.

4. Future Applications
   To ensure the waiver is applied each year, please remember to apply for the approval code every Spring or early Summer. This will allow you to have your state tuition waived before your class costs are due.

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Steps to Use Tuition Assistance (TA)

If you are a service member looking to use the Tuition Assistance program, please follow the steps below:

1. Obtain Permission from Your Chain of Command
   Before utilizing Tuition Assistance, you must first obtain approval from your chain of command within your respective branch of service.

2. Create an Account on Your Branch's Education Portal
   Set up an account through your branch’s education portal to manage and request Tuition Assistance.

3. Complete the Form to Notify Cal Poly
   Once your account is active, visit this link and fill out the form to inform us of your intent to use Tuition Assistance for the upcoming term.