Veteran Services is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for veterans, reservists and their dependents. We provide assistance in obtaining the educational benefits to which they are entitled. Veteran Services is responsible for submitting entitlement requests for new and continuing students to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, answering questions from veteran students or dependents concerning educational benefits, and providing resources and programs to assist veterans in navigating their transition to civilian and student life.
This site was developed in an effort to facilitate your understanding of the process required to use your veterans' educational benefits at UC Merced.
The key to using veterans' benefits at UC Merced is communicating with the Veteran Certifying Official. If you don't find the information you need or have further questions, please contact the Veteran Services at veteranservices@ucmerced.edu or 209-228-7641.
Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) Students: Effective for terms starting on or after 12/17/21, monthly enrollment verification is required to continue receiving MHA/kicker. Learn more about how to opt into text verification!
CalVet College Fee Waiver: The 2022-2023 CalVet College Fee Waiver Application needs to be submitted to your County Veterans Services Office. Once you receive your award letter, please send a copy to UC Merced's Veteran Certifying Official at veteranservices@ucmerced.edu.
