Veterans are urged to take advantage of the counseling service and educational programs offered by Barstow College.  The College cooperates with the Veterans Administration and with the California State Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation in helping veterans. Veterans and dependents are required to comply with Veteran Regulations Sections 21.4135, 21.4235 and 21.4277 in regard to required attendance and progress that the student (veteran or dependent) must meet in order to receive educational benefits under Title 38, United States Code. 

Students are paid VA benefits based on their attendance in classes, and must reapply to Veterans Services each semester if they wish to receive benefits. Students are required to choose a major and enroll in classes required for that major.  Official transcripts from all previous schools, colleges and military training and CLEP tests must be submitted to the College for evaluation before the end of the student's first semester of attendance.

Satisfactory progress of veterans or eligible dependents is measured by the successful completion of the number of units enrolled. "W," "NC" and "F" grades are considered punitive grades.  "F" grades may cause an overpayment if the veteran does not take his/her final.  Please refer to Barstow College's Probation and Dismissal Policies.

A 2.0 GPA must be maintained in order to receive an Associate degree. Should a veteran fail to make satisfactory progress for two semesters, benefits will be terminated. The veteran will be contacted and an appointment must be made with a counselor. Upon satisfactory completion of one semester of approved courses, benefits will be reinstated.

The veteran or dependent has the responsibility to adhere to these standards of attendance and progress and to notify Veterans Services of any change in status that would affect the collecting of VA benefits. Additions, drops, withdrawals and last day of attendance MUST BE REPORTED AT ONCE by calling the Veterans Services Office at (760) 252-2411 ext. 7373.

California Veteran Dependent Exemption

The children and spouses of U.S. veterans with service-connected disabilities or veterans who have died in service or from service-connected disabilities may be eligible for waiver of enrollment fees. For more information, contact the Veterans Services Office, or call (760) 252-2411 ext. 7373.