Veterans Benefits

Veterans Affairs, located on the upper level of the Student Services Center, provides programs for Veterans and dependents seeking educational and/or vocational training under Title 38, United States Code. Veterans are urged to take advantage of the counseling service and educational programs offered by Mt. San Antonio College. The College cooperates with the Veterans Administration and with the California State Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation in helping veterans. Veterans and dependents are required to comply with Veteran Regulations Section 21.4135, 21.4235, and 21.4277, in regard to required attendance and progress that the student (veteran or dependent) must meet in order to receive educational benefits under Title 38, United States Code.
The Veterans Administration requires all entering veterans to be formally evaluated for military experience to prevent future interruption of educational benefits. All prior transcripts (College or Service) must be received and evaluated by our Admissions and Records office as soon as possible along with a complete and signed educational plan prior to the second semester. See the Advising Center for completing your educational plan.
Satisfactory progress of veterans or eligible dependents is measured by the successful completion of the number of units enrolled. "W's," "NC," and "F" grades are considered punitive grades. "F" grades may cause an overpayment if the veteran does not take his/her final. Please refer to Mt. San Antonio College's Probation and Dismissal Policies in this Catalog.
A 2.0 GPA must be maintained in order to receive an Associate Degree. Should a veteran fail to make satisfactory progress for two semesters, benefits will be terminated. The veteran will be contacted and an appointment must be made with a counselor. Upon satisfactory completion of one semester of approved courses, benefits will be reinstated.
The veteran or dependent has the responsibility to adhere to these standards of attendance and progress and to notify the Veterans Affairs office of any change in status that would affect the collecting of veteran's benefits. Additions, drops, withdrawals, and last day of attendance MUST BE REPORTED AT ONCE.
The College maintains a Veterans Service Center to assist veterans and/or dependents in all matters pertaining to veteran's benefits. Veterans and/or eligible dependents must apply each semester for their Veterans Administration educational assistance allowance through the Veteran's Service Center. Special details such as application deadlines can be found in the most current Schedule of Credit Classes.