Thank you for your service, and welcome UCSB Veterans, Service Members and Military Dependents!

The VA Certifying Official in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is responsible for certifying VA educational benefits and for assisting veterans and dependents with their financial aid. Also check out the UCSB Veteran Resource Center for additional veteran programs and resources.

Quarterly Veteran Benefit Request

For Federal VA Chapter Benefits, you must submit the UCSB Veterans Benefits Request Form each quarter.

Annual CALVET Waiver Submission

Each year you must renew and upload the approval for your CalVet Tuition Waiver Submission

Certificate of Eligibility Submission

When you first get approved for federal VA Chapter benefits, click here to submit your VA Certificate of Eligibility to UCSB.


Not sure what VA Benefits you or your family may qualify for?

Please view this Guide to Understanding Your Benefits from the VA (PDF).

Veterans Benefits Quick Start Guides

Please read below for a quick guide to start the process for your Veterans Benefits here at UCSB:

Getting Started With Your GI Bill® Federal VA Benefits

  1. Apply With VA For Education Benefits - Initiate an application for education benefits online VA.gov. Or if you are a continuing recipient, go online and submit a change of place request.

  2. Give UCSB Your Certificate of Eligibility Letter - This document is sent to you by the VA, and you must submit it to UCSB via our online web form. This letter tells us what type of benefits you qualify for and how long they will last.

  3. Apply For Regular Financial Aid At UCSB - Application is available year-round at studentaid.gov. For priority aid consideration submit it by March 2nd.

  4. Set Up Direct Deposit With VA & UCSB - Make sure you set up direct deposit for your GI Bill® on VA.gov. We also recommend you set up e-refund with mybarc.ucsb.edu to receive financial aid payments electronically.

  5. Submit UCSB Veterans Benefit Request Form (VBRF) Every Quarter - To receive federal GI Bill® chapter benefits you must submit a new VBRF each time you register or make a change to your class schedule.

Getting Started With Your Cal Vet Tuition Waiver

  1. Apply With Your County Veteran Services Office (VSO) - Your local county office will determine your eligibility for the waiver program: www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/college-fee-waiver.aspx

  2. Submit Your Authorization Letter to UCSB - We are currently accepting these via web form. Please allow at least 2 weeks for processing/approval.

  3. UCSB Waives Tuition For One School Year - Fees NOT eligible for waiver are: student health insurance, campus based fees, housing. Summer per unit tuition is waived if applicable.

  4. Pay Unwaived Fees By The Deadline - Your quarterly bill is paid through mybarc.ucsb.edu, and is typically due the 15th of the month prior to school starting. Or you can also apply for financial aid to help cover your expenses at studentaid.gov.

  5. Reapply Each New School Year - Starting in Spring go back to your home county's VSO to get new approval for the upcoming school year. Don't forget to submit your new authorization letter to us each year!


GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill/index.asp

Contacts

VA Certifying Official

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
2103 SAASB
VeteransBenefits@sa.ucsb.edu

UCSB Veterans & Military Services

Building 434, Room 123
Phone: 805-893-4724
Veterans & Military Services Website

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