Veterans Benefits
Cal State East Bay’s Veteran Office, located on the Hayward campus in the Student Information Lobby, is dedicated to providing services to veterans interested in pursuing educational goals and applying for benefits. The University’s Veteran Affairs Coordinator is available to meet with students, answer questions, and provide direction to academic advisors who can assist with the development of educational plans.
Veteran Affairs Coordinator
The Veteran Affairs Coordinator at Cal State East Bay provides advice to veterans, reservists, and dependents of service disabled or deceased veterans who are completing and filing V.A. claim forms for federal and state education assistance programs. In addition, the Veteran Affairs Coordinator can assist with special registration procedures required for students in a V.A. Fee Waiver program for dependents and disabled veterans.
All new students should speak with the Veteran Affairs Coordinator to review the requirements of the program and ensure the proper documentation is completed. Contact Cal State East Bay’s Veteran Affairs Coordinator at (510) 885-3669 or va@csueastbay.edu to schedule an appointment with the V.A. Office on the Hayward campus located in the Student Information Lobby, First Floor of Warren Hall.
Veterans’ Educational Benefits
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Education Service provides information on obtaining V.A. benefits. In most cases, the first step is to complete the V.A. application form 22-1990 and submit it to the appropriate V.A. regional office. V.A. application forms are available at CSU Troops to College. To submit your application online, go to http://www.gibill.va.gov/.
Students seeking federal V.A. benefits for study at Cal State East Bay must complete a Veteran Request for Certification form each quarter. Vocational Rehabilitation students are exempt from this requirement, but must have their counselor submit the VA 28-1905 form each quarter.
Cal Vet Fee Waiver
The dependent child, spouse, or unmarried surviving spouses of a service-connected disabled or deceased veteran may be entitled to tuition and Cal Vet Fee Waiver benefits at any campus of the California State University system, University of California system, or California Community Colleges. To obtain eligibility requirements and assistance in applying for these benefits, please contact your local County Veteran Service Office. Forms and local office contact information is available on the California Association of County Veteran Services Officers Website at www.cacvso.org. Contact Cal State East Bay’s Veteran Affairs Coordinator for more information.
Financial Aid for Veterans
If you have any veterans benefits including the Cal Vet Fee Waiver, your cost of attendance at Cal State East Bay is adjusted based on your reduction of fees. In general, your monthly veteran benefits are counted as a resource in determining your financial aid eligibility. Contact a financial aid counselor at the Office of Financial Aid during your admission process for more information.
Office of Financial Aid
Student Information Lobby, Warren Hall
California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 885-2784 finaid@csueastbay.edu
Clubs and Organizations
Cal State East Bay has many opportunities for you to meet people and be part of campus life. Choose from more than 90 academic athletic, Greek, honor, religious, recreational, student government, and cultural clubs and organizations. Student government, service to the community and leadership groups provide ways for you to get involved and make a difference.
Hayward Campus Clubs and Organizations
Concord Campus Clubs and Organizations
Student Life and Leadership on the Hayward Campus
Student Life and Leadership provides opportunities for student learning beyond the classroom through a variety of seminars, classes and conferences presented by campus and community leaders.
Special programs include:
- Recognition and development of student organizations
- Orientation programs for new students;
- Opportunities to build alliances with faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders, student leadership development programs.
Hayward Campus Student Life and Leadership
Concord Campus Student Life and Leadership
Air Force ROTC at U.C. Berkeley
Air Force ROTC is offered through the Aerospace Studies department at U.C. Berkeley. Scholarships (including tuition, book allowance, and stipend) are available for qualified students. Students may enroll and attend one course per semester at the U.C. Berkeley campus at no cost.
Topics covered in AFROTC courses include Basic Military knowledge (1-credit), Military History (1-credit), Leadership Training (3-credits), and U.S. National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty (3-credits). Additional components of the ROTC program include 3 hours per week of fitness activities, 2 hours per week of Leadership Lab, and a 4-week Summer Field Training. Upon completion of the program and granting of 4-year degree, students will commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Air Force. To be eligible for AFROTC, applicants should be a full time student and meet additional fitness, GPA, testing, and other requirements.
Interested students, please visit the department website: http://airforcerotc.berkeley.edu, call 510-642-3572, or e-mail airforce@berkeley.edu.
