Frequently Asked Questions

Enrollment for each semester is assigned by enrollment appointment. Login to your Student Portal > Registration Tile > Prepare For Registration > Date will be listed according to your priority status. You are able to register during the earliest  appointment/window you are assigned for that term.

• All veterans and current military who register with the VRC and provide proof of military service (DD-214, DD-2384, or active duty orders)
• Family members of veterans or current military who are actively using Chapter 33 or Chapter 35 benefits

Note: Students using only the Cal Vet Fee Waiver are  not  eligible for priority registration through the VRC

How does it work?

• Priority registration is available for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• Email a copy of your or your veterans DD-214 and COE to veterans@cuesta.edu.
• Priority registration windows are automatically assigned to all eligible.

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).

For more information about completing all the steps for certification and registration at Cuesta College, visit our Veterans Services Home Page.

Our department works to process certifications as early as possible to allow for timely processing once it reaches the VA. If you have submitted your certification request to Cuesta College, you will be certified in the order in which your submission was received.

If we are within 30 days prior to the semester starting and you have not received a Enrollment Manager confirmation, please contact us at veterans@cuesta.edu.

Important: If we encounter issues/concerns when processing your certification request, we will reach out via your myCuesta email address. Please ensure you check for messages from us prior to contacting our department for a status update.

VA Chapter Benefits (except Ch31/VRE):  Please call the GI Bill Hotline at 888-442-4551. 

Chapter 31 (VRE): Please contact your VRE counselor directly.

Chapter 30 or 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill):  Please ensure that you have verified your attendance using VA-WAVES. This can be accomplished over the phone at 1-877-823-2378 or electronically at this link to VA WAVES.

Note: If you have any difficulties making contact or have additional questions, please contact us via email at veterans@cuesta.edu. 

Answer: In order to receive your full monthly housing stipend at the resident rate you need to take at least one class on campus. 

• If you choose to take all online (synchronous or asynchronous) courses you will be paid about half of your MHA. 

Please submit the following documents directly to veterans@cuesta.edu:

• Parent School Letter Request Form
• Copy of course schedule at other college/university (proof of enrollment)

CalVet Fee Waiver (also known as the College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents) waives mandatory system-wide tuition at Cuesta for eligible dependents of veterans.  All applicants must meet California residency requirements to receive benefits.

Where to apply:

• Apply for the CalVet Fee Waiver at their local California Veterans Service Office.
• Submit the CalVet Fee Waiver award letter to veterans@cuesta.edu for processing for the approved academic year.
• Pay remaining fees prior to established payment deadlines for the specific term.

Submit a copy of your current Academic Year Fee Waiver Approval Letter from the California Veterans Services Office directly to us via email at veterans@cuesta.edu.

In the email please be sure to include the your Student ID number.

Note: The fee waiver must be applied for every academic year. If you have not applied for the waiver for the current academic year, please refer to Cal Vet Fee Waiver section above.

Find out if you can transfer any of your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or dependent children; here.

To request nonresident tuition exemption, complete Nonresident Tuition Exemption Affidavit with a copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Chapter 30, 31, 33 or 35 and a copy of the military member's DD214.  Update California address in myCuesta portal.

Certifying Official: Adrienne Smith at veterans@cuesta.edu. 
Cuesta College Tax ID code: 522018681
Cuesta College Facility Code: 14948105

Cuesta College Bookstore information:

• Vendor Name: Cuesta College Official Bookstore
• Vendor Number: BARNOBCO and BARNOBED
• Vendor Tax ID: 46-0599018
• Vendor Address: State Highway 1 B&N 8301 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405; 805-546-3206.