Veterans Services
Welcome Veteran and Military Connected Students!
The Cuesta College Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is here to assist all veterans and
family members with a smooth transition from military to college. It also serves as
a space to decompress and network with your fellow veterans, active duty service members,
and reservists. The VRC is committed to assisting and providing the resources and
tools necessary for achieving academic and vocational success.
The VRC offers personalized services to veterans, active-duty military and eligible veteran family members in a welcoming environment. These services include:
- Application Assistance for VC Admission and course registration
- Academic Counseling for JST/transcript evaluation and develop your SEP (Student Education Plan)
- Information on accessing and applying for VA and CalVet educational benefits
- Liaison with all other VC Support Services including & Community Referrals
- Employment, mentorship and networking opportunities
- Wellness Groups
- Study area, lounge space, restrooms and kitchenette.
- Computers and free printing
Steps for Veteran Enrollment at Cuesta College
Click here for a detailed flyer of the information listed below.
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).
- Complete the online application to apply to Cuesta College
- Please check with Admissions and Records if your residency is determined to be out of state. With AB 540 and/or AB13 VACA, you may be eligible for in state tuition. There are deadlines for residency. For more information visit our Residency information page. If you have questions, please email Admissions & Records: admit@cuesta.edu
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Complete the online orientation
- See if you are eligible for priority registration, submit a copy of your DD-214 form to veterans@cuesta.edu
- To view your priority date/time to register, login to myCuesta - go to the Student tab, Steps to Success channel, and click on "Check Registration Status".
MILITARY TRANSCRIPTS:
Request official military transcripts to be sent to the Cuesta College Admissions and Records Office via the following sites:
- Air Force: Complete the USAF Transcript Request Form and mail it to the address shown on the form.
- Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy: Submit your request electronically
(Note: if you get the message "Your connection is not private", click on the link that says "ADVANCED" and then click on "proceed to jst.doded.mil/smart/welcome.do")
SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS:
Request official transcripts of all previous college enrollment to be sent to the Cuesta College Admissions and Records office.
SEE A COUNSELOR TO COMPLETE YOUR SEP
Make an appointment to see a Counselor Andrea Devitt, who will help you create a Student Education Plan (SEP).
Contact information:
Andrea Devitt, Veterans Counselor
Book an inperson or virtual appointment or online appointment or adevitt@cuesta.edu
If you have any questions or need assistance please call Counseling at 805-546-3138 or by email at counsel@cuesta.edu
Be sure to follow your Student Education Plan (SEP)
To register, use the student login to the myCuesta web portal, then open the Student
Registration Services portlet.
Click here for directions: How to register in myCuesta.
Fill out your Request for Certification Form.
If you have questions, please e-mail: veterans@cuesta.edu
Request for Certification is required with each term that you want to use your GI Bill® Benefits.
GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill