Veteran Resources
Veteran Benefit Information
Information on additional benefits for California veterans is available at California Division of Veterans’ Affairs.
Fall/spring
Unit load = Percentage of full time
12 or more units = Full time
9 to 11.5 units = Three-quarter time
6 to 8.5 units = Half time
Less than 6 units = Tuition and fees only
The Chapter 33 monthly housing allowance is based on rate of pursuit. For more information regarding rate of pursuit monthly housing allowance, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs, 888-442-4551.
Summer Session
Varies from year to year. Contact the veteran services school certifying official
for the latest information.
| CHAPTER | DESCRIPTION | MONTHS OF ENTITLEMENT |
|---|---|---|
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Chapter 30 |
Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty - assists students who entered active duty for the first time after July 1, 1985, and who agreed to have their pay reduced by $100 for 12 months. Veterans must have received an honorable discharge and active-duty personnel must have served at least two years to be eligible to use their benefits. |
36 months |
|
Chapter 31 |
Vocational rehabilitation for disabled vets |
48 months |
|
Chapter 32 |
Veterans Educational Assistance Program - extends benefits to active-duty personnel and veterans who enlisted in the military between January 1, 1977 and July 11, 1985. Veterans must have been released under conditions other than dishonorable. Individuals must have contributed voluntarily to an educational fund through monthly pay reductions of $25 to $100, up to a maximum of $2,700. Contributions are matched at the rate of two dollars for each dollar contributed. Eligibility to enroll in VEAP ended on March 31, 1987. |
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Chapter 33 |
Post 9/11 - The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. |
36 months |
|
Chapter 34/30 |
Montgomery GI Bill - Vietnam-era education program |
36 months |
|
Chapter 35 |
Survivors and dependents educational assistance - provides educational benefits to spouses and children of veterans who either died while in service, died as a result of a service-connected disability or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of their military service. Spouses have 10 years from the date of the veteran’s effective date of permanent and total disability rating or the veteran’s death. Dependents’ benefits end on their 26th birthday or eight years from the veteran’s effective date of permanent or total disability rating or the veteran’s death, but not after the dependent’s 31st birthday. |
45 months (if benefits began prior to Aug 1, 2018. 36 months effective Aug. 1, 2018 |
|
Chapter 1606 |
Montgomery GI Bill - Selected reserve - available for members of the Selected Reserve.
The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine
Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National
Guard. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training,
apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency,
and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. |
36 months |
|
Chapter 1607 |
Reserve educational assistance program (REAP) - established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. It is a Department of Defense education benefit program designed to provide educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or Congress. |
36 months |
11000 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, Calif. 90024
Official Website:
GI Bill®
General Benefits Information 800-827-1000
Education National Call Center 888-442-4551
Department of Veterans Affairs
8575 Haven Avenue Suite 160
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
Phone: Michael Baca, 909-948-6473
EDD Office of Rancho Cucamonga
9650 9th Street, Suite A
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. 91730
Veteran Employment Representative:
Carl Reed, 909-948-6610
The Career Center assists students and members of the community in formulating their career goals by assessing their interests, aptitudes, values and personality type to help them make educated career choices. Staff also hold workshops on interview techniques, resume writing, career networking opportunities, provide a career resource library and much more. Information: (909) 652-6511
Student health services can assist you in maintaining mental and physical health while you are a student at Chaffey College. Your $17 health fee allows you to visit our medical doctors, nurse practitioner, marriage and family therapist registered nurse and licensed vocational nurse free of charge. The only additional fees are those related to low-cost laboratory tests, immunizations, and medications if they are indicated. Information: (909) 652-8190
The Chaffey College Success Center network of services can provide you with the tools to succeed in college, careers, and life.
Contact them during business hours in the following ways. Option 1: Using the Ocelot chat box in the lower right hand corner of your screen while on the Chaffey College website. Option 2: Go to the Canvas Success Center Home Page and click on the hyperlinked title of the Success Center Zoom room.
During non-business hours. Fill out this contact form and a Success Center staff member will contact you within 24-48 hours.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) consists of a series of weekly review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. SI is provided for all students in participating courses who want to improve their understanding of course material and improve their grades. Information: (909) 652-6463.
The Transfer Center provides information and resources to help students continue their education after Chaffey College. The Center maintains a library of college catalogs and reference materials provides access to the internet and specialized software programs for college research and applications, hosts college representatives for individual appointments and students, sponsors transfer related workshops, schedules campus visits, and college fairs. All services are free and available to any Chaffey student. Information: (909) 652-6932.
Located in the Chaffey College Library, the Writing Center is ready to serve you. Their central mission is to help students become more effective and more confident writers. Center instructors and tutors help student writers improve their skills by developing learning and writing strategies that take students through each stage of the writing process. Information: (909) 652-6821.
Scholarship Opportunities
CPT James Ahn Special Forces Memorial Scholarship
The CPT James Ahn Special Forces Memorial is an annual scholarship for a student who
has served in the U.S. Army Special Forces and is currently a full time student.
The award is for $1000. For more information and/or to apply please click on the
following link https://rotcconsulting.com/cpt-james-ahn-memorial-scholarship/
Download the flyer for more information
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit the Veterans' Administration's benefits page.
- Chapters 30 and 1606 beneficiaries must verify enrollment on the last calendar day of each month you are in school by phone or via the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE)
- Notify the college veteran services office each semester you wish your educational benefits to be continued
- Notify the college veterans office if you add/drop a class, or withdraw from college. NOTE: Those receiving the Post-9/11 GI Bill® or dependents education assistance do not have to verify their attendance through WAVE. Your school certifying official is responsible for verifying your attendance with VA at the beginning of your term. You are responsible for ensuring that your school certifying official is aware of your enrollment, and any subsequent changes in your schedule.
Yes, if the courses are equivalent to courses needed for your education goal. Contact the college Veteran Services office for details and reporting requirements.
Yes. If you are placed on academic/progress probation for three semesters, your VA education benefits will be suspended.
There are two types of failing grades that you may receive for courses at Chaffey College. An F grade is an earned grade and you will not need to return the money. An FW grade is an unearned grade and you may have to return a prorated amount back to the VA. For more information regarding failing grades, please contact veteran services. Note: Your instructor will also be asked to verify your attendance.
Learn how to replace your DD215 online.
Fifteen units of credits can be awarded by this college for electives only. If you do not need elective courses for your education goal, these six units will not apply towards your college degree.
Once you have completed 12 units at Chaffey College and have a total of 30 semester units, the Admissions and Records Office will evaluate any military coursework on your Joint Service transcript (JST) for possible college credit (you will need to provide the Joint Service transcript)
The VA requires that you declare a major in order to receive VA education benefits. You can change your major in the future if necessary.
Additional Resources
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after you have been through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something horrible and scary that you see or that happens to you. During this type of event, you think that your life or others’ lives are in danger. You may feel afraid or feel that you have no control over what is happening. There are a variety of events that can cause PTSD including combat or military exposure.
Veterans talking with veterans - "you are not alone" is a nationwide network of community based, non-clinical, veterans that lead support group meetings for those suffering from military trauma and seeking the fellowship of their peers.
An international, nondenominational, multicultural community of PTSD and trauma survivors, offering support, education and understanding of the symptoms and treatment of PTSD using the latest research and scientific information about PTSD. Their focus is on raising awareness, providing education, and offering support to all trauma survivors. Fearless Nation has a virtual reality environment (VRE) online community that may provide a number of options for people with military and combat-related stress or PTSD
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant health issue which affects service members and veterans during times of both peace and war. The high rate of TBI and blast-related concussion events resulting from current combat operations directly impacts the health and safety of individual service members. The impacts of TBI are felt within each branch of the service and throughout both the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care systems.
VA website that provides information, assistance and resources for veteran success in the home, in the workplace, on campus, and in the community.
An initiative launched by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health
and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) to promote the processes of building resilience,
facilitating recovery and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans
and their families.
The Disability Programs and Services office at Chaffey College is available to help
students with a legally documented disability as well as conduct screening for a suspected
disability. For more information please contact them at (909) 652-6379.
Located in Campus Center West, room 21-A
The support links on this page are primarily for those seeking information about types of trauma, trauma responses, ways of coping with stress, treatment approaches, and related mental health issues.
Information that deals with recognizing the signs of combat stress.
The following is a listing of helpful local, state, and federal resources:
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Extensive information on all VA related benefits and services such as Health Care,
Education, Home Loans, Life Insurance, Location of facilities (includes street maps),
legislation, FAQs, etc.
- Benefits - 1-800-827-1000
- Education & Training - 1-888-442-4551
- Life Insurance - 1-800-669-8477
- Special Issues:- 1-800-749-8387
- Health Care - 1-877-222-VETS (8387)
- Headstones/Markers - 1-800-697-6947
- VA Inspector General - 1-800-488-8244
- Suicide Prev. Hotline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- TDD - 1-800-829-4833
The office provides assistance with education, employment, property tax exemptions
and assistance with applying for federal & state benefits.
San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs
13260 Central Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
Phone: 909-465-5241
9650 9th Street, Suite A
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Sam Jurado, 909-948-6638
Assistance with VA disability compensation and pension claims; transportation to VA
hospitals and other services.
Information and assistance with unemployment benefits, contact information, VA Job Bank listings, career assessment, etc.
IAVA is dedicated to educating the public about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, advocating on behalf of those who have served, and fostering a community for troops, veterans, and their families. Membership is free.
A 24/7 resource for Military Members, Spouses, and Families.
WWP's mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.
Transition resources are available to you through this website. You can access them before, during, or after military-to-civilian transition - whenever you need them!
For America's newest generation of veterans and the people who support them. Join a veterans-only online community to connect with people who know where you are coming from. Share your experiences and help others make the transition to civilian life.
Advances the clinical care and social welfare of U.S. veterans through research, education, and training on PTSD and stress-related disorders.
Aims to insure that all veterans have access to needed mental health care. VA Mental Health advances the principle that mental health care is an essential component of overall health care.
