Veterans Services

California State University, Monterey Bay works closely with veterans of the American Armed Services to provide a seamless transition to higher education at our campus. We provide VA Educational Benefits Certification as well as admissions information and academic counseling assistance to help you achieve your higher education goals.

VA Educational Benefit Certification at CSUMB

If you are a veteran, reservist or dependent of a disabled or deceased veteran you should visit the Registrar's office and ask to speak to the VA Benefits Counselor, Giselle Young, about Montgomery GI Bill benefits and enrollment certification. She can answer questions about the variety of VA benefit classifications, the application process, current benefits payments, eligibility standards and the enrollment certification process.

If you are planning to attend CSUMB, you should contact the Veterans Benefits Counselor before the beginning of your first semester to be advised on how to file for benefits. As a continuing student with VA benefit eligibility, you will need to submit a VA Enrollment Certification Request form as soon as you have finalized your registration each semester in order to ensure that there is no break in benefits.

VA Benefits Counselor office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment you can either call 831-582-3561 or send an email request directly to the counselor at: giselle_young@csumb.edu

Helpful Internet Links

Click the catalog link here to view a current listing of CSUMB Undergraduate Degree Programs and course pathway options.

The sites below provide more information on VA educational benefits:

Department of Veterans Affairs link to the GI Bill website where you can read in detail about the Montgomery GI Bill and find more information about the VA educational benefits application process and eligibility criteria.

Cal Vet Fee Waiver link to the local Monterey County Veteran's Services webpage for students interested in verifying their eligibility and applying for the College Tuition Fee Waiver under the provisions of the California Educational Code, Section 66025.3.