Veterans Education and Transition Services | VETS

Ch. 31 | Veteran Readiness and Employment | VR&E

Eligibility | Authorization

1. Participation is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
2. Establish eligibility by applying online at VA.gov
3. A dated electronic authorization must be issued by a VR&E case manager
4. Student Financial Services is issued an authorization for T-F andparking permits
5. The Chico State Wildcat Store is issued an authorization for books and supplies 

Tuition & Campus Fee Payment Deadline | T-F

6. Students with a benefit certification status of "Reported" disregard payment deadline notices from Student Financial Services 
7. Student Financial Services is notified the VA is paying a students T-F after certifying enrollment

 Adjustments | Benefit Certification

8. Adjustments to benefit certifications are completed after the Add|Drop period 
9. Update your benefit certification when adjusting your class schedule

Monthly Housing Allowance | MHA

10. MHA rates |  Veteran Readiness and Employment 
11. ZIP Code: 95926 | Year: 2025 | Pay Grade: E-5, with Dependents
12. Students must be in a combination of in-person and online courses to receive MHA
13. Students enrolled entirely in online courses do not receive MHA

VR&E | Program Contact Information 

Department of Veterans Affairs VR&E (28) | Oakland Federal Building | 1301 Clay Street

Oakland, CA 94612-5209 | 510-637-6128