Financial Aid for Veterans

Veterans, learn about:

• Applying for aid
• Reporting income and benefits
• Benefits for your dependents
• Scholarships for Veterans
  
• Active military service and education loan deferment

Who is a veteran of the U. S. armed forces?

You are a veteran for financial aid purposes and are not required to provide your parents’ information on the FAFSA if you:

• Are currently serving or have engaged in active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard
• Are a National Guard or Reserve enlistee who was called to federal active duty for purposes other than training
• Were a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies (example: West Point)
• Were released from service under a condition other than dishonorable
• Are not now a veteran but will be by June 30 before the academic year for which you are applying

Helpful links

For additional information, visit the following websites:

• The SDSU Veterans Center
• Veteran Entrepreneurship Opportunities (SDSU Zahn Innovation Platform Launchpad)
• The United States Department of Veterans Affairs
• The California Department of Veterans Affairs