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Veteran and Military Family Services

La Sierra University would like to thank all the men and women who served and are currently serving in the armed forces.  We are here to support veterans, service members, and their families in achieving their educational goals by assisting with Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits.

VA Benefit Checklist

Find out how to apply or transfer your VA benefits

Veteran Crisis Line

Call 800-273-8255 and press 1, text 838255, or visit veteranscrisisline.net.

VA Education Chapters Explanation of Benefits

  1. CHAPTER 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill®
    An educational assistance program for veterans and service members with active duty service after September 10, 2001. This program includes payments for tuition and fees, housing, books, and supplies.
  2. CHAPTER 33 with YELLOW RIBBON
    The Yellow Ribbon program supplements the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. This program funds tuition and fees once the  maximum benefits have been exceeded.
  3. CHAPTER 35 – Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
    This educational benefits program provides benefits to the spouse and children of veterans who have lost their lives during service or have a total and permanent service-connected disability. 
  4. CHAPTER 31- Veteran Readiness and Employment
    (formerly entitled Vocational and Rehabilitation and Employment) Veterans with service-connected disabilities. This program provides help to prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable jobs.
  5. CHAPTER 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® (Active Duty)
    Educational benefits for eligible veterans and service members who have served for at least two years.
  6. CHAPTER 1606 – Montgomery GI Bill® (Selected Reserve)
    Educational benefits for members of the selected reserve who meet certain requirements. 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Veteran Resources

GI Bill® Comparison Tool

Receive estimated GI Bill® benefits, along with estimated University tuition costs, housing allowances, and books.

VA Tuition Rates 

Posted on the VA website at www.benefits.va.gov

Find a VA Form

Find VA forms such as education benefits, disability claims, health care, etc.

County of Riverside Veterans’ Services

4360 Orange Street, Riverside, CA 92501; 951-955-3060

Riverside County Veterans Programs

Veterans Opportunities, Veteran’s Preference, VET Program, and Army PaYS

Contact Information Records Office

Contact the Records Office

La Sierra University
4500 Riverwalk Parkway 
Riverside, CA 92505 
Emailregistrar@lasierra.edu
Phone: (951) 785-2006
Fax: (951) 785-2447

Office Location

Administration Building Room #122

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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