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What are Chapter Benefits? 
You may hear us refer to G.I. Bill® benefits using a "chapter" number. The VA organizes education benefits into these different categories, and each chapter outlines specific eligibility requirements and types of support. 
These benefits include (but are not limited to): Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31), Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (Chapter 30), Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35).

How do I submit my request for enrollment certification? 
Continuing students using VA Education Benefits must submit a certification request each term after registering for classes. Submitting early helps prevent delays in your payments.

View step-by-step instructions: How to Request Enrollment Certification. 

If you do not see "Veteran Benefit" in your Student Center, please contact our office. 

What courses will qualify for certification? 
We can only certify classes that apply to your declared program. 
Be sure to review your Academic Requirement Report. Courses listed as “Unassigned” may delay your certification or require additional review.

Pre-major students: Only general education courses and those required to declare your major can be certified.

What happens if I fail or withdraw from a course?
The VA does not pay for courses that do not result in earned credit (e.g., NC, RD, or W). 

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control, you may submit documentation to request consideration of mitigating circumstances.

How do I complete my monthly enrollment?
Students using the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, Montgomery Selected Reserve GI Bill®, and Dependent Educational Assistance program must verify their enrollment each month to receive their monthly housing allowance or monthly stipend payments. 

 Visit the enrollment verification webpage for more details: . 

Do Chapter Benefits cover summer and winter courses?
Yes. Benefits may be used for summer and winter terms if the courses apply to your program. 

What is considered full-time enrollment? 
Full-time status depends on your academic level, term, and session length. Review the chart below for unit requirements. 

*VA Housing Stipend for CH 33 are not paid at or below ½ Time.It will still be pro-rated based on rate of pursuit above this threshold.

Are Study Abroad courses covered?
Study abroad eligibility varies. Please meet with Veteran Services before applying, as benefits may not apply to all programs..

How can I request certification for a course taken at another institution?
If you are taking classes at another school, submit the  form.

The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty (MGIB-AD) program, commonly known as Chapter 30 and provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible Veterans and Service members.

The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR, Chapter 1606) provides up to 36 months of education benefits to members of the Selected Reserve.  

Tuition & Fees:
This chapter is not eligible for Fee Deferment/Do Not Cancel Indicators.
Make sure to pay attention to payment deadlines after class registration.
Making payment arrangements is your responsibility.

Monthly Stipend:
- Paid directly to student (Rates change each fiscal year) ​
- Percent of pay is determined by the student’s <1/4, ¼, ½, ¾ or Full Time Training level.
- You must verify enrollment each month to activate payment via the Web Automated Verification system Links to an external site. (called “WAVE”) or by phone by calling 877-823-2378.

The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or also known as Chapter 33, is the most comprehensive education benefits package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944 by providing financial support for education and housing to eligible individuals.

Tuition & Fees:
- Eligible for Fee Deferment/Do Not Cancel Indicator which prevents you from being dropped from your courses.
- Only mandatory tuition and fees are covered.

Monthly Stipend:
- Paid directly to student (Rates change each fiscal year).
- Percent of pay is determined by the student’s <1/4, ¼, ½, ¾ or Full Time Training level.
- You must verify enrollment each month to activate payment in one of two ways:
  1. Text messaging through the VA when you "Opts-in"; you will receive a text message each month to verify enrollment
  2. Telephone by calling the Education Call Center (ECC) at 888-442-4551
  NOTE: If you do not verify for two consecutive months, the VA will withhold future MHA payments until you call the ECC.

Books & Supplies:
- Annual books and supplies stipend at $41.67 per unit, not to exceed $1,000 per year.

Dual Certification:
Two step certification process required by the VA to prevent over payment of tuition and fees
Step 1: Initial Certification - Submitted for units only and $0 tuition and fees to ensure students receive their housing allowance and books & supply stipend.
Step 2: Secondary Certification - Tuition and fees added after the end of the Add/Drop period.
Even though tuition and fees will not be added until a later time, you will not be dropped from your courses because you have a Do Not Cancel (DNC) Indicator on your account.

Impact on Financial Aid:
- No double dipping Financial Aid that is specific to tuition and fees, such as State University Grant, with VA funds. Other sources of funding will be utilized to cover tuition and fees before VA funds.
- Does not apply to Pell Grant or Loans as they are not limited to tuition and fees.

Veteran Readiness and Employment, or VR&E also referred to as Chapter 31, provides services to eligible Service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities.

In order to receive the benefit, your VR&E Counselor must provide the following PO/Authorizations:

1. Tuition & Fees Authorization
2. Books & Supplies Authorization

*We cannot start any processes until we have received the PO/Authorization for authorized services from your VR&E Counselor via Tungsten Network. Below you will find some information on the types of Authorizations.

Tuition & Fees:
- This chapter is eligible for Fee Deferment/Do Not Cancel Indicators. However, please make sure to pay attention to payment deadlines after class registration.
- Authorization is sent from VR&E directly to Veterans Services
- Authorization is required for certification and for billing purposes​.
- Paid directly to the school on behalf of the student.
- Parking semester/yearly plans may be included if authorized by the VR&E counselor. 
- Although a course, item/equipment may not be a mandatory fee, it may be included if authorized by the VR&E counselor. 

Books & Supplies:
- All required books and supplies are 100% covered and may be paid to the school on behalf of the student. Sent from VR&E directly to 49ers Bookstore.
- Instructions on how to obtain books & supplies can be found here.
- Highly recommend you obtain your Books & Supplies Authorization number from your VR&E counselor prior to contacting/going to the bookstore.​
- Our office does not have access to this authorization, so we are unable to provide the PO number.​

Monthly Stipend:
- Paid directly to student (Rates change each fiscal year).
- Pay is determined based on ½, ¾, or Full-Time enrollment, plus an additional amount for each dependent. ​

Impact on Financial Aid:
- No double dipping Financial Aid that is specific to tuition and fees, such as State University Grant, with VA funds. Other sources of funding will be utilized to cover tuition and fees before VA funds.
- Does not apply to Pell Grant or Loans as they are not limited to tuition and fees.

The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Program. This benefit provides education and training opportunities to dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled with a VA rating of 100% due to a service-related condition, or who died while on Active Duty or as a result of a service-related condition.

Tuition & Fees:
- Eligible for Fee Deferment/Do Not Cancel Indicator which prevents you from being dropped from your courses.
- Only mandatory tuition and fees are covered.
Make sure to pay attention to payment deadlines after class registration.

Monthly Stipend: 
- Paid directly to student (Rates change each fiscal year).
- Percent of pay is determined by the student’s <¼, ¼, ½, ¾ or Full Time Training level.

The CalVet College Fee Waiver is a State of California benefit that waives mandatory systemwide tuition and fees for eligible dependents of certain disabled or deceased veterans. Eligibility is determined by your local County Veterans Service Office (CVSO), not ������.

Note: The CalVet College Fee Waiver is a State of California benefit and is separate from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits. You must be a California resident to use this fee waiver.

Before You Submit Your Fee Waiver

Review the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office's information about the CalVet College Fee Waiver and Financial Aid to learn how using the fee waiver may affect certain types of financial aid. You'll be asked to acknowledge that you've reviewed this information when submitting your authorization through the ������ CalVet College Fee Waiver Submission Form.

How to Use the CalVet College Fee Waiver at ������

Step 1: Apply Through Your County Veterans Service Office

Apply each academic year through your local County Veterans Service Office (CVSO). ������ does not determine eligibility for the CalVet College Fee Waiver.

Find your local County Veterans Service Office:

Step 2: Receive Your Authorization

If approved, your CVSO will issue you a CalVet College Fee Waiver Authorization (Award Letter).

Step 3: Review Financial Aid Information

Before submitting your CalVet College Fee Waiver, review the information provided by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to understand how the fee waiver may affect certain types of financial aid. 

CalVet College Fee Waiver and Financial Aid

If you have questions about how using the fee waiver may affect your financial aid package, please contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office before submitting your fee waiver.

Step 4: Submit Your Award Letter

Submit your award letter using the .

As part of the submission process, you'll be asked to acknowledge that you have reviewed the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office information and understand that using the CalVet College Fee Waiver may affect certain types of financial aid. 

After submitting your authorization, please monitor your ������ email in case Veterans Services needs to contact you regarding your submission.

Step 5: Fee Waiver Processing

Once your submission is received, Veterans Services will review your documentation and verify your CalVet College Fee Waiver authorization. After verification, Veterans Services will forward your information to Student Financial Services, and the waiver will be applied to your student account.

Please allow time for the adjustment to appear in your My������ Student Center after processing.

Why do I need to review the Financial Aid information before submitting my fee waiver?
Some financial aid awards are based on tuition charges. Because the CalVet College Fee Waiver covers your tuition, applying the fee waiver may affect certain types of financial aid.
Reviewing this information before submitting your fee waiver helps you understand any potential impact so you can make an informed decision and contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office with any questions before submitting your authorization.

Important Deadlines
Submit your CalVet College Fee Waiver Authorization at least one week before the tuition payment deadline.
Students who submit after the tuition payment deadline may be responsible for paying tuition to avoid being dropped from their classes. Eligible tuition charges will be adjusted or refunded after the fee waiver has been processed.

What the Fee Waiver Covers
The CalVet College Fee Waiver covers mandatory systemwide tuition and fees (the Tuition Fee at ������).

What the Fee Waiver Does Not Cover
The CalVet College Fee Waiver does not cover:
•    Campus-based fees
•    Books and supplies
•    Housing and meal plans
•    Parking permits
•    Programs or courses offered through the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE), including Winter Session and most Summer Session courses, except for select state-supported summer offerings
Students are responsible for all costs not covered by the program.

Questions?
Questions about submitting or verifying your CalVet College Fee Waiver?
Contact Veterans Services.

Questions about how the fee waiver may affect your financial aid?
Contact the Financial Aid Office.