Military Affiliated Students
UC San Diego is dedicated to assisting veteran and military-connected students with achieving their higher educational goals. Depending on the type of benefits you are receiving from the Veterans Administration, UC San Diego may offer financial aid that can work in conjunction with your VA benefits.
The information here is in addition to the information provided on the Prospective Undergraduate, Current Undergraduate, and Current Graduate Student pages. Please make sure to review those pages.
Please be sure to inform the Financial Aid and Scholarships office if you will be receiving Veterans Benefits as this may impact your financial aid award.
California State Benefits Military Affiliated Students
California offers one state education benefits program for eligible veterans and their families — the College Fee Waiver.
Federal Benefits Military Affiliated Students
Review federally funded education benefits for eligible veterans and their families.
How You Receive Your Financial Aid Military Affiliated Students
Link to resources that can help you manage your financial aid award.
Apply For Veterans Benefits
Apply for benefits at the Veteran Affairs website.
Facts About Veterans Benefits
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A veteran is a person who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and was released under an honorable condition. (See the FAFSA for a more detailed definition.)
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), determines your eligibility for veterans education benefits.
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The Registrar's Office helps you take full advantage of the programs, services, and benefits available by:
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Processing your paperwork for VA claims so you'll receive your payments on time
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Certifying your student enrollment for the VA
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Preparing the necessary forms for unit or address changes
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Stop by the Registrar's Office for assistance so you receive your benefit claims as soon as possible.
Mandatory Enrollment Verification
Once you've applied and been approved to receive your educational benefits from the VA, and you've enrolled in your classes, you must complete the enrollment verification e-form.
This form is required by the VA, and must be submitted on a quarterly basis and/or if you make changes to your schedule or withdraw from the term.
You'll be asked to read and understand the UC San Diego VA Notification of Requirements (PDF) when you submit your completed e-form.
Support
UC San Diego Registrar's Office
Student Veteran Benefits Coordinator
Email:vao@ucsd.edu
Visit the Student Veteran Benefits Coordinator and the Registrar's Office if you have questions or need to discuss this process.
Campus veterans resources
Other military aid at UC San Diego
Learn more
REVIEWING YOUR COLLEGE FINANCING PLAN (CFP)
Financial Aid Estimator
Use the UC San Diego financial aid calculator to find an early estimate of your full-time cost of attendance and financial aid.
The First Step
The first step to apply for financial aid is to submit the appropriate application, ideally by the priority deadline.
The FAFSA is available for US citizens and eligible non-citizens (ie, permanent residents).
The California Dream Act Application is available for undocumented students who qualify for the AB540 fee exemption.
FAFSA
- UC San Diego School Code: 001317
If your financial circumstances have changed compared to the 2021 income information reported on your 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or CA Dream Act Application, you can file a Family Contribution appeal with UC San Diego 2023-24 Family Contribution appeal. Appeals are generally available later in Summer 2023. For updates once the 2023-24 form is available please visit Forms (ucsd.edu).
UC YouTube Resources
Videos focus on applying for financial aid and offer tips on other methods of financing your education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Use this resource to find answers to all your frequently asked questions.