Veterans Benefits for Non-Resident Students
Find answers to frequently asked questions about veterans benefits for non-resident students at UC San Diego.
Please refer to all applicable sections of our website to learn more about using benefits at UC San Diego!
To access all available topics, revisit our home page, or use the links on the left (on your desktop computer) or at the bottom of the page (if you're on a phone).
Do I have to pay the Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition (NRST, or out-of-state tuition) charge?
Students using the Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Chapter 35 DEA, or the Chapter 31 VRE program are entitled to an exemption from out-of-state tuition charges simply by using their benefit for at least the first quarter they attend. As long as they do not take a break longer than a quarter (a 2-quarter break will reset the exemption) the exemption will remain applied to their account even if they stop using the benefit or it is exhausted.
Students determined to be non-residents of California by the UCSD Residence Deputy cannot use the Cal Vet College Fee waiver within the UC system (even if you received an out-of-state tuition exemption).
Read more about Residence for Tuition Purposes.
Contact Us
If you still have questions or need assistance, contact the Veteran Benefits Office:
- Email: vao@ucsd.edu
- Registrar's Office, Student Services Center, 2nd floor (map)
Find additional veteran / military resources and support: