Our Veteran Services team will work to assist you each step of the way in order to utilize your educational benefits at Contra Costa College. Check out our Steps to Success Checklist to get started!
To use your VA Educational Benefits, all Steps to Success, if applicable, MUST be completed before your enrollment can be certified with the VA for the semester.
Eligibility Requirements
| Ch 30 Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty | All of these must be true: You were honorably discharged, andYou have a high school diploma, GED, or 12 hours of college credit, andYou have either a 6-year service obligation (you agreed to serve 6 years) in the Selected Service, orYou’re an officer in the Selected Reserve who agreed to serve 6 years in addition to your initial service obligation |
| Ch 31 Veterans Readiness and Employment Program | All of these must be true: You didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge, andYou have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% from VA |
| Ch 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill | At least one of these must be true: Served at least 90 days on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service) on or after September 11, 2001, orReceived a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service, orServed for at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break in service) on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged with a service-connected disability, orServed for at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break in service) on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged with a service-connected disability, orYou’re a dependent child using benefits transferred by a qualifying Veteran or service member |
| Ch 35 Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance | You may be eligible for VA education benefits (Chapter 35 benefits) if you’re the child or spouse of a service member and one of these must be true: The service member died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001, orThe service member is missing in action or was captured in the line of duty by a hostile force, orThe service member was detained (held) by force while in the line of duty by a foreign government or power, orThe service member is in the hospital or getting outpatient treatment for a service-connected permanent and total disability, and is likely to be discharged for that disability. A service-connected permanent and total disability is a disability resulting from your service that doesn’t go away. You may be eligible for VA education benefits (Chapter 35 benefits) if you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran and One of these must be true: The Veteran is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability, orThe Veteran died while on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability |
| Ch 1606 Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve | One of these must be true: You have a 6-year service obligation (you agreed to serve 6 years) in the Selected Reserve, orYou’re an officer in the Selected Reserve and you agreed to serve 6 years in addition to your initial service obligation And all of these must also be true: You complete your initial active duty for training (IADT), andYou get a high school diploma or certificate of equal value, like a High School Equivalency Diploma or GED, before finishing IADT (Note: You can’t use 12 hours toward a college degree to meet this requirement), andYou stay in good standing while serving in an active Selected Reserve unit |
VA Education Benefits Pay Rates
*** Individuals only enrolled in distance learning courses are eligible for an MHA equal to 50% of the national average of all BAH rates.
*** MHA amounts are prorated based on a student’s benefit level and may be further reduced based on the rate of pursuit (RoP) rounded to nearest multiple of 10. Benefits are only payable when the RoP is more than 50%, and the student is not on active duty.
*** Calculations below are based on those eligible for 100% of benefits and are taking Full-Time Semester Credits (12 units)
| Tuition and Fees | Student is responsible for Tuition and Fees |
| Housing Allowance | $2,210.00 /monthly |
| Book Stipend | $0.00 |
Ch 31 Veterans Readiness and Employment Program (VR&E)
| Tuition and Fees | VR&E to pay net tuition & mandatory fees directly to the school |
| Housing Allowance | $724.00 /monthly |
| Book Stipend | $1,080.00 /yearly |
Ch 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill (Trademark)
| Tuition and Fees | VA to pay net tuition & mandatory fees directly to the school |
| Housing Allowance | $3,117.00 /monthly |
| Book Stipend | $1,000.00 /yearly |
Ch 35 Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)
| Tuition and Fees | Student is responsible for Tuition and Fees |
| Housing Allowance | $1,298.00 /monthly |
| Book Stipend | $0.00/yearly |
Ch 1606 Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
| Tuition and Fees | Student is responsible for Tuition and Fees |
| Housing Allowance | $407.00 /monthly |
| Book Stipend | $0.00 /yearly |
Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance Budget
| Enrollment Fee* | $46 per unit |
| Nonresident Fee* | $358 total per unit |
| Non-U.S. Citizen Tuition (including International Students)* | $358 total per unit |
| Health Insurance for International Students | $140 per month |
| Parking Permit | No Charge as of 5/16/2023 (Students still must register car) |
| Student Activity Fee** | $5.00 per semester |
| Student Representation Fee | $2.00 per semester |
| Student I.D. Card | No Charge |
Student Cost of Attendance Budget
Half-Time Enrollment or More | CA Resident or In-State Residency Exemption
| Enrolled in 6 or more units | Living w/ Parent(s) | Living Off-Campus |
| 1 month/2 semester | 1 month/2 semester | |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books & Supplies * | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| Food & Housing ** | $1,160/$10,440 | $2,372/$21,348 |
| Transportation ** | $332/$2,988 | $332/$2,988 |
| Personal Expenses ** | $422/$3,798 | $422/$3,798 |
| Total | $19,482 | $30,390 |
Less Than Half-Time Enrollment | CA Resident or In-State Residency Exemption
| Enrolled in 6 or more units | Living w/Parent(s) | Living Off-Campus |
| 1 month/2 semester | 1 month/2 semester | |
| Fees* | $460* | $460* |
| Books & Supplies ** | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| Transportation ^ | $332/$2,988 | $332/$2,988 |
| Total | $4,600 | $4,600 |
Half-Time Enrollment or More | Non-resident
| Enrolled in 6 or more units | Living w/ Parent(s) | Living Off-Campus |
| 1 month/2 semester | 1 month/2 semester | |
| Fees | $6,920 | $6,920 |
| Books & Supplies * | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| Food & Housing ** | $1,160/$10,440 | $2,372/$21,348 |
| Transportation ** | $332/$2,988 | $332/$2,988 |
| Personal Expenses ** | $422/$3,798 | $422/$3,798 |
| Total | $25,298 | $36,206 |
Less Than Half-Time Enrollment | Non-resident
| Enrolled in 6 or more units | Living w/Parent(s) | Living Off-Campus |
| 1 month/2 semester | 1 month/2 semester | |
| Fees* | $3,460 | $3,460 |
| Books & Supplies ** | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| Transportation ^ | $332/$2,988 | $332/$2,988 |
| Total | $7,600 | $7,600 |
Steps to Success Checklist
Contact us to get started!
veterans@contracosta.edu |510.215.4866|Student + Administration Building (SAB) 109
This application is done at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
- Go to the “Education & Training” tab
- Click “For Students”
- Click “Get Started”
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
CCC school code: 001190
If you are determined ineligible due to a Estimate Family Contribution (EFC) letter inquire with the Office of Financial Assistance about the “Reduction in Income” process.
Provide CCC with official transcripts from any colleges you attended before, during or after your military service.
Please note – All official transcripts must be evaluated before a student can be certified for a second semester and beyond.
Orientation is offered online through self-paced modules where you will learn a wealth of information about programs, classes, support services, and campus policies.
This step is required to receive priority (early) registration.
Placement is one of the most important steps in the enrollment process. At Contra Costa College, we want to help you succeed and part of your success as a college student depends on enrolling in courses that match your abilities and skills.
Get into the math, English, English as a Second Language (ESL) or Spanish classes that are right for you!
To find out your math and/or English course placement(s), you have two options: self-reported or guided self-placement.
This step is required to receive priority (early) registration.
If you plan to use VA Educational Benefits Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, or 1606, you must submit the following documents before your classes can be certified.
Please be aware that any delays in document submission can result in processing delays.
- DD-214 Member 4 copy
- Reservists using Chapter 1606 will need to submit the Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
- Certificate of Eligibility – Obtained from the VA after applying for education benefits online or by mail.
- VA Student Statement of Responsibility – New or Returning students must submit online via InSite Portal under CCC Student Forms.
- Educational Plan (Ed Plan) – Schedule an appointment to meet with a CCC veterans counselor to complete a comprehensive educational plan by calling 510.215.3935.
- Only courses that are listed on your Ed Plan and are required for your educational goal will be certified.
- VA Request for Benefit Certification – After you register for your courses, you will need to complete a VA Education Benefits Certification Request every semester that you wish to have your courses certified with the VA; benefits do not automatically roll over to the next semester. You are RESPONSIBLE to notify the Veterans Office within 30 days of any changes to your enrollment.
Call the Department of Veterans Affairs at 888.442.4551 for questions regarding your education benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.