Isakson and Roe
On January 5, 2021, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 was enacted. The law will have a transformative effect on the mission of Education Service to provide ready access to, and timely and accurate delivery of, education benefits to Veterans, Service members, and their families, as well as further enable VA to empower GI Bill® beneficiaries to achieve their vocational and career goals.
Isakson and Roe Requirements at Cuesta College
Cost of courses including tuition, fees, books and supplies, other additional costs
https://www.cuesta.edu/student/resources/cashier/fees.html
Estimated cost of living expenses
https://www.cuesta.edu/student/resources/cashier/cost_of_attendance.html
Amount of cost covered by VA benefits
For further information regarding your specific federal benefit please contact our Veterans Resource Center or you may find information on VA.gov.
https://www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool/
Types of Federal financial aid offered by Cuesta College, that the student may be qualified to receive
For the most accurate estimate of financial aid available we recommend you complete a FAFSA or California Dream Act, and then follow up with the financial aid office for a personalized financial aid package. You can also view your financial aid package https://ssb2.cuesta.edu/StudentSelfService/ssb/financialAid#!/dashboard/listAwardLetterDetails/2122
Estimated amount of student loan debt upon completion of a 2-year degree or certificate
“For many students, borrowing in order to finance their college degree is necessary. While student loans may be a necessary part of financing your degree, it’s important to borrow responsibly. This means only borrowing for what you need. College is an investment in your future.”
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?113193-Cuesta-College
Graduation Rate for Cuesta College
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?113193-Cuesta-College
Job Placement rates for graduates of Cuesta College
https://www.calpassplus.org/Launchboard/SWP.aspx
School policy on acceptance of transfer credits including military credits
Credit for Prior Learning https://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/gradready/alt_credit.html
New Monthly Enrollment Verification Requirement
Starting December 17, 2021 all students using Chapter 33 (post 9/11) GI BILL Educational Benefits, who receive a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments will be required to monthly verify their enrollment status, to continue receiving their payments.
Via Text Message (Easiest and fastest method):
To opt-in contact the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to ensure the VA has your mobile phone number
After opting-in, you can verify your enrollment by responding to a text message from the VA
NOTE: the VA will never ask for your personal information, for example, social security number or bank account number via text
Via Education Call Center:
Contact the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) and ask the representative to verify enrollment on your behalf.
NOTE: Wait times may be high due to the number of students verifying each month
If you opt-out of text verification and later change your mind, or need to change your mobile number, call the ECC at 1-888GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
FAILURE TO VERIFY ENROLLMENT:
If you fail to verify your information for two consecutive months, your monthly payments will be placed on hold. You will then have to take additional steps to verify your enrollment and have the payments released.
Requirements for in state tuition
Students eligible for GI Bill educational benefits including the Montgomery GI Bill–Active Duty
program (Chapter 30), the Veterans Readiness and Employment program (formerly called
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) (Chapter 31), or the Post-9/11 GI Bill program
(Chapter 33) are exempt from paying nonresident tuition regardless of when the veteran
separated from the military.
Members of the Armed Forces of the United States are eligible for in-state tuition or nonresident tuition exemption in accordance with California Education Code, Section 68074, 68075, et seq., and AB 81 (VACA Act). Armed Forces of the United States means Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and the reserve components of each of these forces, the California Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, the California State Military Reserve, and the California Naval Militia.
https://www.cuesta.edu/student/documents/admissions_records/va_nonres.pdf
https://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/military_nonres_exempt.html
Prohibition of automatic enrollment certification
At Cuesta College you are not certified automatically. You must request to be certified, each term you wish to use your benefits.
Absence due to military service
AP 5075- Course Adds and Drops- pending
Listing of designated campus employees for military affiliated students
VRC Supervisor:
Zhrinna McDonald
School Certifying Official:
Zhrinna McDonald
VRC Counseling Staff:
Andrea Devitt
Financial Aid:
Zhrinna McDonald
Mental Health Counselor:
Tonya Leonard
studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu
DSPS Counselor:
not currently filed
Academic Success Coach:
not currently filed
Peer Tutors: not currently filled