Veterans’ Education Benefits

Welcome Veterans!

Pitzer is an approved institution for Veterans to utilize their educational benefits. As a veteran you are entitled to certain benefits under the various Veterans Administration programs. After you have determined your eligibility with the Veterans Administration, please contact our Pitzer Certifying Official in the Registrar’s Office for guidance in using your benefits at Pitzer.

Your first step is to request a letter of eligibility from your VA representative. Once you receive this letter, submit it to the Registrar’s Office and follow these steps:

Enroll in a degree- seeking program.
Request certification after registering for courses each semester and each summer session through our VA Certifying Official
For questions regarding financial aid eligibility, contact the Financial Aid Office at 909-621-8208 or [email protected]
Yellow Ribbon Benefit Information

VA Forms & Applications

www.va.gov/vaforms/

All VA students must file an application with the Department of Veterans Affairs Western Region Office, Muskogee, OK. Students who have not previously received VA benefits must file an original application (veterans VAF 22-1990; dependents VAF 22-5490). Students who have received VA benefits in the past must file a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (veterans VAF 22-1995; dependents VAF 22-5495).

If an original application is needed, visit the VA ebenefits webpage.

Education Programs

Eligibility criteria and benefits for veterans vary. Listed below are various education programs or chapters that veterans may be eligible for from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA).

Chapter 30: Montgomery G.I. Bill-Active Duty
Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill® – Yellow Ribbon Program
Chapter 35: Dependents Education Assistance (DEA)
Chapter 1606: Montgomery G.I. Bill-Selected Reserve
Chapter 1607: Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

General and detailed descriptions of each program are online at www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/ or the toll-free education number 1.888.442.4551 (1.888.GI Bill 1)

For questions or information regarding eligibility to receive VA education benefits or for current pay rates, please contact the Dept. of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-442-4551 or visit the VA website at https://www.gibill.va.gov.

Pitzer College School Certifying Official

Daniel Franco

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (909) 607-2650