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Email: veterans@cuesta.edu
Phone: (805) 546-3142
The Cuesta College Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is here to assist all veterans and family members with a smooth transition from military to college. It also serves as a space to decompress and network with your fellow veterans, active duty service members, and reservists. The VRC is committed to assisting and providing the resources and tools necessary for achieving academic and vocational success.
Click here for a detailed flyer of the information listed below.
If you are utilizing your veterans or dependent of a veteran education benefits for the first time, you must submit your application for benefits to the VA. You will receive a certificate of eligibility in the mail from the VA once your application has been processed (approximately 30 days).
Request official military transcripts to be sent to the Cuesta College Admissions and Records Office via the following sites:
(Note: if you get the message "Your connection is not private", click on the link that says "ADVANCED" and then click on "proceed to jst.doded.mil/smart/welcome.do")
Request official transcripts of all previous college enrollment to be sent to the Cuesta College Admissions and Records office.
Make an appointment to see a Counselor Andrea Devitt, who will help you create a Student Education Plan (SEP).
Contact information:Andrea Devitt, Veterans CounselorBook an inperson or virtual appointment or online appointment or adevitt@cuesta.edu
If you have any questions or need assistance please call Counseling at 805-546-3138 or by email at counsel@cuesta.edu
To register, use the student login to the myCuesta web portal, then open the Student Registration Services portlet.
Please visit our Registration page for more detailed instructions on how to register for classes at Cuesta College.
Fill out your Request for Certification Form.If you have questions, please e-mail: veterans@cuesta.edu
Request for Certification is required with each term that you want to use your GI Bill® Benefits.
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 website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
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