Financial Aid Office

Veteran's Office here at Chabot College

All Veterans and dependents of Veterans should visit the Veterans Office here on campus. Click here to access the Veteran's Affairs Office here at Chabot College.

MaryLou Cisneros

Veterans Specialist

Room 192, Building 100
Phone: (510)723-6910

Financial Aid Info for Veterans and Dependents of Veterans

Many Veterans or Dependents of Veterans are not aware that in addition to VA Educational benefits, they may also be eligible to receive financial aid.

All students must complete and submit a FAFSA application to be considered for all Financial Aid.

If your veteran status is not verified, we may require that you submit a copy of your DD214 to confirm that you are a veteran.

Veterans and the FAFSA Application

FAFSA - 2009-2010 Award Year

Veteran related questions:

• Question 52: "Are you a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?"
• Question 45: "What type of veteran's education benefits will you receive?"
• Questions (47, student) (95, parent): "Veterans non-education benefits such as Disability, Death Pension, or Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and/or VA Educational Work-Study allowances"

Veteran Financial Aid FAQ's

Why do I need a DD214?

A: Sometimes the Veterans Administration does not verify a legitimate veteran status.  The DD214 helps the Financial Aid Office verify that you are a Veteran. After we receive this form, we can verify your VA Educational Benefits and distribute your funds.

Do I qualify for VA Educational Benefits or Financial Aid if I was “Dishonorably Discharged”?

A: Unfortunately, no.

Why do I have to bring my dependent fee waiver to Financial Aid, when its already been approved by VA?

A: The financial aid office handles the BOG application and must document a student's eligibility to receive financial aid.

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