Welcome CBU Veterans, Military Dependents, and Active Duty Military Members!

How do I get started using my Veterans Education Benefits at CBU?

There are three things that CBU's School Certifying Official's (SCO's) will need in order to determine your eligibility for VA benefits and to request those funds from the VA. 

1. A copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA uploaded to Student Forms
2. A copy of your DD-214 uploaded to Student Forms.
3. A completed Certification Request Form.

To obtain your Certificate of Eligibility, apply for education benefits here: https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/. Start at the section titled "How do I apply?". Answer the questions and follow the link to apply. If you are eligible, your COE will be available through the VA.gov website.

How do I get started using Military Tuition Assistance at CBU?

1. Speak with your education officer, career counselor, or benefits specialist to ensure you are eligible for Tuition Assistance.
2. Gain approval from your commander to attend classes at CBU prior to enrollment. (Note: Commanders approve TA!)
3. See your base Education Services Officer (ESO) before enrolling at CBU.
4. Follow your service branch's instructions on requesting Tuition Assistance, and be mindful of deadlines specific to your branch and CBU’s academic calendar.
5. Submit your approved TA request to your Admissions Counselor, your Student Success Coach, or to vabenefits@calbaptist.edu in PDF format.
6. The Financial Aid Office will process your TA request and apply the TA rate. Once payment is received from the DoD, the Student Accounts Office will apply that payment to your Student Account.

TA Request Timeframes

Request your TA Voucher from your branch as early as possible each semester. The timeframes below are a guide; please adhere to these deadlines, as each branch does not issue vouchers after the end dates listed.