How do I contact the Department of Veterans Affairs?

By calling 888.442.4551 or visiting www.gibill.va.gov.

How long does it take to receive VA benefits?

First-time recipients should receive their benefits in approximately six to eight weeks. Continuing students should receive their benefits in approximately three to four weeks.

Who do I contact if I have questions regarding my eligibility or remaining benefits?

Please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 888-442-4551 or visit their site at www.gibill.va.gov. You can also Register with VA eBenefits https://www.ebenefits.va.gov and make a PREMIUM account. This is where you will go to check your deposits from the VA along with the history of your certification status and months of benefit remaining. Go to Manage, Education, and then choose your GI Bill. 

How do I order my military transcript?

Please visit the ACE (American Council on Education) website to order a military transcript. ACE will guide you directly to the ordering website for your military branch. 

What if I do not have an honorable discharge?

To qualify for a GI Bill, you need to have an honorable discharge. You are able to appeal through a Discharge Review Board with your branch of service. For further information

What are my responsibilities as a student?

As a veteran using your education benefits, you are responsible to notify the CBU  school certifying official immediately of any action affecting your enrollment status - drop, add, or a change of certificate program goal. Failure to do so may result in termination of benefits.

You are responsible for maintaining satisfactory progress toward the stated certificate program objective. Satisfactory progress is defined as a grade point average of "C" for credit programs and/or a "Pass" grade for noncredit programs. Failure to maintain the required grade point average could result in the suspension of veteran education benefits.

Contact Us

For Military Benefits and Certification Questions

Email: vabenefits@calbaptist.edu
Phone: (951) 343-4236
Location: Financial Aid Office - Yeager Center D118

For Veterans Resource Center

Email: veterans@calbaptist.edu
Phone: (951) 552-8304
Location: Lancer Arms 39

8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504