UC San Diego Extension's professional certificates are approved for Veterans Education Benefits. Veterans, veteran dependents, and others eligible for veterans' education programs should determine their benefits and obtain authorization prior to enrollment. We encourage veterans to contact unex-reg@ucsd.edu with any questions. Before contacting us, please review and print out our VA Benefits Checklist and VA Intake form.
First Time-Extension Students Must Provide:
Chapter 30, 32, or 34
Montgomery GI Bill
A copy of your DD214, (Not needed if still on active duty)
If you have never used your VA benefits before, submit form #22-1990
If you have previously used your VA benefits, submit form #22-1995
If you have dependents, submit form #21-686C
Include official transcripts from all schools you have previously attended following high school.
Chapter 35
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
If you have never used your VA benefits before, submit form #22-1990
If you have previously used your VA benefits, submit form #22-1995
Chapter 1606
Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
If you have never used your VA benefits before, submit form #22-1990
If you have previously used your VA benefits, submit form #22-1995
NOBE - Notice of Benefit Eligibility DD Form 2384 (from your Reserve Unit)
Effective Fall 2000 (Cal-Vet) College Fee Waiver benefits are not eligible at UCSD Extension.
Tuition Assistance (TA)
Students using Tuition Assistance must submit the authorization contract from their Base Education to our office at the time of enrollment with your enrollment form. Your payment (or student share) that the government is not covering is also due at the time of enrollment.
Benefits will be processed when all course fees are paid and all proper forms have been submitted to the UCSD Extension VA Representative.
Students must pay their course fees in full. Checks are to be made payable to UC Regents. All standard enrollment deadlines and late fees apply.
The UCSD Extension VA Representative will process applications based on the class enrollment. Upon certification, the applications are mailed to the VA in Muskogee. Processing time for these applications is approximately 6-8 weeks. VA payments are distributed through the VA Department in Muskogee directly to the student.
Student Responsibilities
VA funded students are responsible for notifying the VA Representatives immediately of any action affecting their enrollment status—whether a class has been enrolled in or dropped. Failure to do so may result in termination of benefits.
Satisfactory progress toward the stated student objective must be maintained. A veteran student on academic or lack of progress probation status will be disqualified when his/her grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.0 for two consecutive quarters.
Additionally, we require that students shall at all times when on the classroom premises conduct themselves in an orderly and considerate manner, shall appear for classes in a sober and receptive condition, and shall adhere to the UCSD Standards of Student Conduct. Violation of these standards is just cause for dismissal.
Verification of Enrollment
Students are also responsible for verifying their enrollment with VA. Almost everyone receiving MGIB-Active Duty benefits, as well as those in the Selected Reserve, must verify their enrollment each month to receive payment for the month.
Your enrollment can be verified on the last calendar day of the month by using:
Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) at https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave
-or-
Calling the toll free Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line at 1 (877) 823-2378
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who do I contact if I have questions regarding my eligibility or remaining benefits?
A: To obtain information on your own Education Benefits account Contact Dept of VA at 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) or visit their Web Site at www.gibill.va.gov.
Q: When should the First Payment be received?
A: New and transfer students can expect to begin receiving VA funding in about six to eight weeks from the time your claim was processed.
Q: How long does it take to get my check after I verify my enrollment?
A: The quickest way to receive your payment is by using direct deposit. Your benefit can be deposited into your checking or savings account in 3 to 5 days. If you choose to have a check mailed (not recommended due to delays or losses which can occur), you can expect payment in 10-14 days.
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