We are completely committed to advocate for the success of all students, with a specialized focus on supporting military-connected individuals transitioning from military service to academia, along with their family members. Learn more
URGENT: Statement on the End of the Government Shutdown:
The federal government shutdown has officially ended, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now fully operational again.
ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Channel Islands (ºÚÁÏÊÓƵCI) students using Chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment) benefits who need a new Purchase Order (PO) number should contact their VA counselor as soon as possible to avoid any delays.
Students using other VA education benefits who have experienced payment issues are advised to contact the VA Education Call Center for assistance at 1-888-442-4551.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during the shutdown and are glad to resume full support for our student veterans.
All University programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Student Veteran Stories
Alexander Pimentel was stabbed and shot as a teen, critically wounded by a bomb blast during one of three tours in the Army in Afghanistan, and diagnosed with cancer years later. Oh, and by the way, he earned his degree at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵCI while raising three kids as a single parent. Read more