Post-9/11 GI Bill® "To-Do" List

• Apply for Admission and be Admitted as a UCR Student

  An application for VA benefits does not constitute an application for admission to UCR. You will need to access the following for admission information: 

  • Admission Information for Undergraduates and Transfer Students
  • Admission Information for Graduate Students
• Apply for Federal Financial Aid by Filling Out a FAFSA Form

  In addition to your VA educational benefits, you may also be eligible for grants, scholarships and loans. These sources may be particularly helpful in meeting your initial school expenses while you are waiting to receive benefits from VA. Complete your FAFSA early.

  For scholarship information, visit nrd.gov.

• Establish Your Educational Benefits Eligibility Through the VA

  Is the Post 9/11 GI Bill® your best option for your educational plan?

  While many eligible UC students will be better off with this new program, we urge you to review the information on the VA's website thoroughly, as your Chapter 33 election is irrevocable.

  Get the latest Chapter 33 information.

  View the GI Bill® benefit comparison.

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  File your application online.

  If you haven't already done so, apply for the new GI Bill® (or another VA educational benefit) through Veterans On-Line Application (VONAPP).

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  You will need to do the following to complete the application:

  • Create a username/password.
  • Fill out VA Form 22-1990.
  • Get the electronic DD-214 ready, and if applicable, the kicker contract and/or proof of the $600 buy-up.
  • Gather your bank information: bank name, routing number and account number.
  • If known, get the school address, educational objective (degree) and date of enrollment.
  • Have your former college information ready: degree, address and dates of attendance.
  • Know your non-military job information: type, length of time and any licensing.
  • Collect all ROTC/Service Academy/Student Loan Repayment Program information.
• Certify Your Enrollment at Financial Aid

  Contact us when you are enrolled in classes. At that time, we will certify your enrollment to VA. VA certifying officials process your paperwork, proving to the VA that you are enrolled in classes that meet requirements for your degree objective. For more information, visit the Financial Aid Office or call (951) 827-3878.

  Be sure to bring us a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility, if you have one. This is a document the VA will issue to you when they have determined that you are eligible for Chapter 33.

  Don't miss the information about priority enrollment and other important considerations for UCR veterans and members of the military.

• Find Other Veterans on Campus

  Join your local student veterans group, and connect with the UCR Student Veterans & Service Members Facebook Group on Facebook.