Veterans Services

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).

1. Complete the online application to apply to Cuesta College
2. 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
3. Apply for Financial Aid
4. Complete the online orientation
5. See if you are eligible for priority registration, submit a copy of your DD-214 form to veterans@cuesta.edu
6. 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 who will help you create a Student Education Plan (SEP). 
Be sure to ask about Math and English placement.
Watch this informative video for more info:

Contact information:

Andrea Devitt
Veterans Counselor
Book an appointment
adevitt@cuesta.edu

Veronica West
Probation and Dismissal
Book an appointment
veronica_valiantwest@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.

If you are using your VA benefits with Cuesta College for the first time, you must have your letter of eligibility from the VA to schedule an appointment. 

To make a Zoom appointment to meet with our certifying official, be sure to select if you were active military (which branch) or if you are dependent/spouse and select *Certification – New 
Click this link to schedule an appointment

NOT EVERYONE NEEDS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET VA CERTIFIED

If you can answer YES to ALL the questions below, you do not need an appointment:

• Are you a returning student within 1 year?
• Was the last time you used your benefits at Cuesta College?
• Last semester did you pass ALL your classes with a C or better? (NO C- or below)
• Have the same Degree Plan as last semester? 

To be recertified, fill out this form and email it to kandrew@cuesta.edu