Please use the button (above) to access the links associated with the Veteran benefits Submission Process. If you have questions about this process, please contact the UCLA VA Benefits Coordinator in the Registrar’s Office at:
- MyUCLA Message Center - this is the preferred way to connect with us via your student portal.
- Email: vabenefit@registrar.ucla.edu
- Phone: (310) 825-5391 – Best to call on Wednesday or Friday from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. If you leave a message, you will get a call back either Wednesday or Friday.
For all other UCLA veteran and military-connected campus and student inquiries, please call the UCLA Veteran Resource Center at (310) 206-6915 or email us at veteran@saonet.ucla.edu
BruinBill Update for Aug. 18, 2022:
Tuition and fees for UCLA undergraduate/graduate students have been posted to students Bruin Bill. If you have submitted your Certificate of Eligibility, Cal Vet Fee Waiver, or other benefit approval document via myUCLA, you have no further action on your part. The UCLA School Certifying Official will begin posting CalVet Waivers and certifying Federal benefits on rolling basis after 8/20. The CalVet Waiver will reflect on the student’s BruinBill as follows:
- “Veteran’s Dependent WVR Q-ED”
- “Veteran’s Dependent WVR Q-Reg”
And, if student is attending a professional school:
- “Veteran’s DPNDNT (name of program) WV”
If you are a Ch.33/31 you will receive an automated email from the VA confirming certification. A fee deferral will be placed on your account, so you are listed in paid status. In addition, a credit memo will be applied to your BruinBill, so you don't have to wait for VA payment to receive a refund (If applicable). The credit memo will eventually be removed from your BruinBill once UCLA receives the VA Payment to prevent over awards.
If you are a Ch.35/1606/30 you will receive an automated email from the VA confirming certification.
All Certifications and waiver applications are occurring on a rolling basis based on benefit type priority. Keep in mind the fee payment deadline for graduate and undergraduate students is 9/20, so certifications and waiver postings will occur continuously up to that date. If your documents are received late in the cycle (after the fee payment deadline) we will continue to certify after the deadline date, but it’s recommend to have your COE &/or Calvet waiver submitted before your fee payment deadline.
The Veteran Resource Center is offering in-person operations. All Bruins and visitors are required to follow the UCLA COVID protocols. If you are not able to or choose not to meet these requirements, we look forward to meeting with you virtually.
Finding Support:
Up Coming Events:
Grad Social (Oct. 6)
Come join us at the Grad Social on Oct. 6 at Epicuria in Ackerman Union (1st floor next to Rubio's) from 5:00-6:30pm. Meet other vets and military connected grad students on campus. Food and drinks provided. RSVP at https://sa.ucla.edu/Forms/p/Srxne
Career Readiness Workshop (Oct. 18)
Come to the VRC to hear from a speaker from the UCLA MQE program (Shany Mahalu) to learn tips to help your future job search. Lunch is provided.
Halloween Costume Contest (Oct. 31)
On Monday Oct. 31st, stop by the VRC with your costume on for chance to win a $50 gift card and pick up some treats. Not on campus that day, tag us on IG (@UCLAVeterans) to be included in the contest.
