Veteran Education

All programs at California Southern University have been approved by the U.S. State Department of Veterans Affairs for veteran tuition assistance reimbursement. We are committed to helping our veterans develop the skills and knowledge required by today’s workforce. Our personalized approach to online learning allows you to get the most out of your university experience.

• • A Military-Friendly University - We proudly accept Veterans Affairs educational benefits including Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 1606, and 1607.


• • A Convenient and Flexible Learning Environment - CalSouthern offers 100-percent online courses with flexible eight- or 16-week terms.


• • Transferability of Credits – You will receive the maximum number of credits earned when transferring credits into CalSouthern. If you have previously earned credit from other accredited institutions, we will evaluate them for full credit transferability. Easily transfer credits from other accredited schools, as well as receive the maximum number of credits from your previous military training and experience.


• • One-on-One Faculty-Learner Contact – We provide a one-to-one faculty-to-Learner ratio. You will be assigned a professional Faculty Mentor that will assist you with each course. Our number-one goal is your successful completion of your program, and our Faculty Mentors are here to give you their complete attention while inspiring you to reach your full potential. All military exams will also be evaluated for full credit, including the Meritorious Commissioning Program (MCP), Excelsior College Exams (ECE), and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).


• • No Standardized or Other Entrance Exams – We do not require entrance exams for admission, including SAT, GMAT, GRE, or LSAT exams scores. Since you’ve served in the military, we will waive all credit evaluation and application fees.


• • 100-Percent Online Courses – The veteran education benefits you’ve earned allow you to pursue an education that is convenient for you, and on your terms. At CalSouthern, you can access your courses from virtually anywhere in the world, provided you have an Internet connection.

The program offers 45 months of education benefits to dependents or spouses of certain veterans. A son or daughter needs to be between the ages of 18 and 26 to qualify for their DEA benefits. If you are a spouse of a veteran who died while on active duty, your benefits will end 20 years from the date of death. To qualify you must be the daughter, son or spouse of:

- A veteran who died or is totally disabled as a result of a service-connected disability.

- A service member missing in action or captured in the line of duty by a hostile force.

- A service member who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for permanent and total disability.

In order to be eligible for Top-Up Benefits, you must already have been approved to receive federal tuition assistance. Prior to October 30, 2000, you were not able to combine your VA benefits with the Montgomery GI Bill, and the military would only pay 75 percent of your total tuition using tuition assistance. If the military cannot cover 100 percent of your tuition, you can elect to receive your TA benefits for all or part of your remaining tuition expenses. The program was designed to supplement other tuition assistance programs you already have qualified for if they do not cover 100 percent of your tuition costs. Contact your Enrollment Advisor at CalSouthern University to learn more.