Semester Certification
Certification for VA Education benefits is not automatic. We ask that students stop by the Veterans' Services Office each semester they wish to utilize benefits and fill out a Veterans Intent form. This should be done after students register into classes. We strongly recommend that students accomplish this as soon as they have secured classes in order to expedite the processing of educational benefits.

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New Students
Veterans and other eligible dependents receiving educational benefits under Chapter: 30, 35, 1606 and 1607, who have never used their VA educational benefits and would like to complete an application for benefits should contact Olivia Krausie in the Admissions and Records Office prior to registering for classes. Students must bring copies of all DD 214s, and complete VA form 22-1990/5490. Those veterans receiving benefits under the conversion from the Vietnam Era to the Montgomery GI Bill will need to bring copies of all DD 214s, and if applicable, complete VA form 22-686C, Declaration of Status of Dependents, listing all dependents. Students who have prior educational training must provide official transcripts to Cuyamaca College from all colleges, universities, and/or training institutes during the first semester of attendance.

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Transfer Students
Students who previously received VA educational benefits at another school must complete VA form 22-1995/5495 (Change of Place of Training) and submit it to Olivia Krausie in the Admissions and Records Office (A300).   DD 214s and transcripts from training must be submitted to Cuyamaca College.

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Previously Enrolled Veterans
All previously enrolled veterans should report to Olivia Krausie prior to registering to ensure proper credit.  Students must turn in a completed Veterans Intent form after registering for classes every semester to insure the continuance of their benefits.

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Advanced Payment
Returning students who have been out of school for over 30 days and new students may choose to receive Advanced Payment. This must be done no later than 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester. Check with Olivia Krausie for requirements, and dates in which to apply for Advance Pay.

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Concurrent Enrollment
While receiving VA Educational benefits, students may be concurrently enrolled at more than one school during the same semester. Whichever school the student is pursuing a degree from will be the Parent School. Veteran students must pick up a Veterans Affairs Parent School Letter from Olivia Krausie, or an authorization letter from the advisor at the student's Parent School. This form states that the courses taken at the Supplemental School will be credited toward the current major the student is pursuing. Veteran students are responsible for informing the Supplemental School's Veterans' Office where their Parent School is located. The Supplemental School will complete the certification for the benefits form (VA form 22-1999) and send it to the Parent School.

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Monthly Verification
Veteran students who receive benefits under Chapter 30, 34 and 1606 GI Bill, have to verify their enrollment each month. These students will receive an award letter from the VA Regional Processing Center in Muskogee, OK. Once this is received, the student can self certify. To insure prompt payment of benefits please self certify every month. The earliest this can be done is the last day of the month. Monthly verification ( self certification ) can be done via one of the following two ways:

Telephone - Using Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
1-877-823-2378

Internet - WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment).
https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/

Failure to self-certify will cause your benefits to stop. You must do this every month or you will not get paid!
 

Federal holidays may delay receipt of the Student Verification of Enrollment and/or your check.

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Direct Deposit
Direct deposit of VA educational benefits payment is now available for Chapter 30 recipients. This program speeds up education and work study payments. It also decreases chance of missing, lost, or stolen checks. As easy as 1-2-3, Chapter 30 students may request direct deposit through the VA by calling the VA at:

1-800-827-1000

The VA will require students to provide their VA file number, bank routing number, and checking/savings account number.

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Tutorial Assistance
Students may qualify to receive assistance from the VA for individual tutoring. To qualify, they must be enrolled in 1/2 time or better and have a deficiency in a subject which they are currently drawing VA educational benefits for.

If eligible for tutoring benefits under a GI Bill students may receive up to $1200 maximum for tutoring. For further information and to apply for VA tutorial assistance, contact Olivia Krausie.

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VA Work Study Program
This is a tax-free employment program through the VA. The rate is minimum wage, state or federal – whichever one is higher ( $6.75 an hour as of July 2003 ). Veteran students must be enrolled in and receiving educational benefits at least 3/4 time (9, 10, 11 credit hours) rate.

For jobs off-campus VA work study sites contact:

VA Regional Office 1-800-827-1000
VA Medical Hospital (619) 552-8585

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Benefit Rates of Pay
Rates depend upon amount contributed and/or length of time in service (Number of months of contribution), as well as enrollment status. Inquire at the Admissions and Records Office for current pay rates for each particular GI Bill.

Undergraduate Enrollment Status by Number of Credits

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Standards for Receiving Educational Benefits
In compliance with the Department of Veteran Benefits, Circular 22-80-38, the college has developed standards of progress. Each veteran student must conform to these standards to be eligible of VA Educational Benefit Certification. Each veteran student must read, sign, and return the original copy of the Cuyamaca College Veterans Checklist to Olivia Krausie when applying for benefits and upon changing their major.

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• Submit an application for admissions to Cuyamaca College.
• Request official transcripts from all previously attended colleges, universities, and training institutes be sent to the Cuyamaca College Admissions and Records Office.
• Obtain a Veterans' Information Packet from the Cuyamaca College Veterans' area in the Admissions and Records Office.
• Obtain a Cuyamaca College class schedule to determine class listings and availability.
• Schedule an appointment with a Cuyamaca College counselor to formulate an education plan.
• Submit the Veterans' Information Packet and a copy of all DD 214s to the Cuyamaca College Veterans' area in the Admissions and Records Office.
• Visit the Veterans' area EACH semester to complete a Veteran Intent form in order to continue receipt of VA benefits.

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