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Click here to view the steps required to use your VA Educational Benefits

Veterans and other eligible dependents receiving educational benefits under Chapter: 30, 33, 35, 1606 and 1607, who have never used their VA educational benefits and would like to complete an application for benefits should contact Debbie Ayers in the Admissions and Records Office prior to registering for classes.

Students must bring copies of all DD 214s. 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.

For information regarding obtaining your military transcripts, please use the following links:

• Army - AARTS
• Navy/Marine - SMARTS
• Community College of the Air Force