Military Dependents and Spouses

Military Dependents and Spouses

This page outlines the application steps for new Oxnard College Dependents and Spouses who have never received VA Educational Benefits. Start the Application Process Early! The earlier you do these important steps, the better.

Step 1

Apply online for VA education benefits for dependents online. Print or take a picture of your confirmation page at the end of the application---we will need the confirmation page to hold your classes when you register. The Department of Veterans Affairs can take at least 45 days to approve your benefits (and may often take longer).

Step 2

Complete the Online Application for Oxnard College during the application period as early as possible. (See the academic calendar for dates.) Note: You will first be guided to create a username and password for the California Community College District. Complete information there and this will lead to a secondary application to Oxnard College. 

Step 3

Apply online for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA application. The FAFSA and VA Educational Benefits are completely separate programs, and one does not affect or determine the other. For financial aid questions, please call Graciela Sanchez in the Financial Aid Department at (805) 678-5171.

Step 4

Set up your student portal via the link emailed to you after applying to college.

Step 5

Complete online orientation in the student portal by clicking on the Student Support link on the sidebar menu and then clicking on Student Orientation-OC.

Step 6

Discuss math and English placement with a counselor or provide unofficial transcripts if prior math and/or English college courses have been completed.

Step 7

Make an appointment to meet your Veterans Counselor for academic advising, educational plan, and program approval form by calling (805) 678-5845. 

Step 9

Obtain the certificate of eligibility for your chapter through VA education benefits for dependents online or ebenefits websites. Submit your certificate of eligibility to us via this secure submission link.

Step 10

Submit your Certificate of Eligibility with the service member's full name and last 4 of SSN to us via this secure submission link.

 

Dependents Educational Benefits Information

CalVet Fee Waiver

The California College Fee Waiver (CFW) program benefits the spouse and children of U.S. veterans.  Students meeting the eligibility criteria may get their college fees waived if they attend a California Community College, a California State University, or a University of California campus.

Once approved, the form needs to be emailed to Graciela Sanchez, gsanchez@vcccd.edu in Financial Aid. 

Dependents VA Educational Benefits (DEA)(Chapter 35)  - 45 months entitlement

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans who:                

  • are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition
  • are hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care, services, or treatment; and are likely to be discharged or released from service for this service-connected disability,
  • are missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force.
  • died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition

To view the current rates use this link: Chapter 35 Rates for Survivors and Dependents

Transfer of Post 9/11 Benefits (TEB) (Chapter 33) - 36 months entitlement

Service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® program will be able to transfer unused educational benefits to their spouses or children.