Veterans Services
Educational Benefits
Crafton Hills College is approved for the training of veterans and eligible dependents of deceased or disabled veterans. After completing an application for admission, a veteran should submit a DD-214 Member 4 and a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility Letter to the Veterans' Resource Center (VRC) located in CNTL-150. Eligible dependents are also required to submit their Certificate of Eligibility Letter to the Veterans' Resource Center (VRC) located in CNTL-150.
In order to use their GI Bill®, students are required to choose a major and enroll in classes required for that major. Failure to take proper classes may lead to reduction or termination of benefits. Official transcripts from all previous schools and colleges must be submitted to Admissions and Records Office for evaluation before the end of the student’s first term of attendance.
In order to receive benefits, veterans and dependents must submit a Request for VA Benefits (PDF) form to the VRC at the beginning of each semester. It is the veteran’s responsibility to promptly notify the Certifying Official of any change of program.
Veterans who serve more than one (1) year of active duty and have received an honorable discharge will be awarded seven (7) units of credit for health and physical education by submitting a copy of their DD214 Member 4 to the VRC.
If the student receives an “F” or “W” grade for non-attendance, he or she may be required to repay the VA from the date he or she stopped attending the class. Veterans or dependents on academic and/or progress probation for two consecutive semesters may not be certified for the following semester. Visit the Veterans Resource Center for additional details.
Unit requirements for Chapter 33 (Post 9/11), Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI), Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation), Chapter 35 (Dependents’ Educational Assistance), Chapter 1606 (Montgomery - Selected Reserve; Educational Assistance), or Chapter 1607 (REAP) are as follows:
Fall or Spring Session
Full-time..................... 12 units or more
3/4 time...................... 9-11 1/2 units
1/2 time...................... 6-8 1/2 units
1/4 time...................... 3-5 1/2 units
Summer Session
Full-time status may vary. Please visit the Veterans Resource Center for details.
Veterans Payment and Priority Registration Policy
In accordance with 38 U.S. Code 3679 (e), all mandatory tuition and fees will be waived for students receiving Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill®) or Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation) benefits.
Only approved courses corresponding to a student’s declared program will be certified for payment of benefits.
Chapter 33 and 31 qualifying students will not be penalized due to any outstanding financial obligations to the institution.
All veterans whom have received an Honorable Discharge on their DD-214 member 4, will receive Priority A registration for each term of attendance.
Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act
The 2014 Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act (VACA), requires state institutions to waive non-resident related fees for veterans who have been discharged within three (3) years. Veterans must be approved by the VA for the Montgomery, Post 9/11, or Vocational Rehabilitation benefits and utilize those benefits to have non-resident costs waived.
Mental Health Services
The Crafton Hills College Veterans Resource Center (VRC) in collaboration with Health and Wellness, offers Veteran Mental Health Support Services to enhance academic success to our veterans and active duty students. Crafton Hills College VRC offers students the opportunity to meet with a Mental Health Counselor within the VRC to provide Comprehensive Mental Tools, to help reduce stress, and focus on academic success. Please stop by the Veterans Resource Center for more information on what additional services mental health therapy can offer you.
Certifying Official: Steven J. Rush
Location: CNTL-150
Telephone: 909.389.3396
Email: veterans@craftonhills.edu
Web: www.craftonhills.edu/admissions-and-records/veterans-services
Online: www.craftonhills.edu/admissions-and-records/veterans-services/online-services
Additional GI Bill® Information: www.gibill.va.gov