Veterans Resources

Cal State San Bernardino is approved for the training of veterans of the military services and their dependents under educational assistance programs, established by the state and federal governments.

Applications for educational benefits may be obtained directly from Melissa McQuead, the veteran coordinator at Cal State San Bernardino. She is located in University Hall, Room 171, in the university’s Office of Records, Registration & Evaluations.

To initiate for the first time or to transfer your benefits, please contact Melissa McQuead at (909) 537-5213, or email mmcquead@csusb.edu.

Visit the Office of Records, Registration & Evaluations or email vetinfo@csusb.edu for additional questions and information.

Helpful Links to General Information

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits
  Comprehensive site for information about educational benefits, applying for benefits, forms, and payment.
  
  
• Vocational Rehabilitation
  The USDVA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service provides vocational and educational counseling to veterans and certain dependents.
  
  
• Seamless Transition Home
  For returning Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Service members of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
  
  
• Request Copies of Military Personnel Records (including DD214)
  
  
• Ordering military transcripts
  
  
  • Navy & Marines
    Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) is now available to document American Council on Education (ACE) recommended college credit for military training and occupational experience
    
    
  • Army
    The Army's Transcript Service
    
    
  • Air Force
    The Community College of the Air Force
    
    
• Other Scholarships/Awards for Veterans and Veterans Dependents/Survivors
  
  
• ACE Guide to Military Credits
  American Council on Education helps service members and veterans integrate ACE Guide recommended credit into their degree programs.
  
  
• Governor's Photo Essays
  Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses the California Veterans Education Opportunities Partnership.
  
  
• California Department of Veterans Affairs
  Find information about CalVet Home Loans, Veterans Services, and Veterans Home Programs.
  
  
• California Directory of Veteran Services [PDF]
  A PDF directory.
  
  
• California Association of County Veterans Service Officers
  A veterans' advocacy organization.
  
  
• Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
  SOC is dedicated to helping service members and their families get college degrees.
  
  
• Military.com
  Military.com offers free resources to service members, veterans and dependents, including a military-friendly school finder, veteran job board, transition assistance, buddy finder, benefits updates, and more.
  
  
• Veterans of Foreign Wars