Veterans Services

Toys for Tots at Veteran Services

�� Veteran Services is an authorized drop off site for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Please bring an unwrapped toy by the Epstein Family Vet Center before December 5th to support this great program.

If you are enrolling in Winter Courses, you MUST email our office to get them certified.

With the government reopening, the VA's doors are also open to assist with any benefit related questions. They are aware of the massive delays in Chapter 35 payments and are working to process these out to students (expect a lump sum if you are a Chapter 35 recipient). If you are encountering issues with Chapter 33 tuition payments, please contact our office or the VA(1-888-442-4551) ASAP so we can assist.

Cal State San Marcos has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation, receiving a Gold Award for its exemplary work on behalf of military-connected students and their families.

�� is home to 484 student veterans; the highest percentage per capita of any California State University. In total we serve over 1,800 military-connected students, which is 11% of our campus population

Announcements

Please contact calvet@csusm.edu for all Cal Vet Fee Waiver questions.

We have transitioned into the NEW Veteran Module (PDF). SRAs will no longer be accepted.

Cal Vet Fee Waiver

Please note: If you are taking a Credit/ No Credit course, the student is responsible for notifying the Veterans Center of a passing grade at the end of the semester.

�� Veterans Services on the big screen! (See the link below to learn more)

Tuition Assistance (TA) Enrollment Policy

Per Department of Defense policy, eligible Service members must receive approval from an Educational Services Officer (ESO), military counselor, or their Service branch prior to enrolling in courses using Tuition Assistance (TA).

Certifications

Using your VA Education Benefits -- All Veterans Affairs education benefits are processed by Veteran Services staff in Cougar Central. There are separate requirements for students using VA benefits.

Veterans to Naval Careers

At Veterans to Naval Careers (VNC), we've found that paid internships coupled with one-on-one mentorship and professional development, using a whole-person, strengths-based approach is the key to guiding veterans to sustainable careers.

Epstein Family Veterans Center

Featuring office spaces, student work area, kitchen, lounge and event space, the Epstein Family Veterans Center is a place where military-connected students can receive support in achieving their academic and career goals with services tailored to their unique needs.

Contact Us

Phone: (760) 750-4827
Email: veterans@csusm.edu

Monday-Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 4pm

Location: The Epstein Family Veterans Center

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