Veterans Benefits

Santa Clara University Veteran Services is located within the University’s Office of the Registrar. Their main function is to certify and report enrollment information to the Veterans Administration to ensure receipt of educational benefits by eligible students.

Santa Clara University may be notified by the Veterans Administration about your VA benefits, but you should also notify us of your benefits, or notify us if the amount of your VA benefits has changed.

For more information about VA Benefits, visit U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Yellow Ribbon

The Yellow Ribbon program is a provision of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. The program provides funding in tuition and fees not already covered by the VA or other sources.

For more information about the Yellow Ribbon program at Santa Clara University, visit Santa Clara University’s Veterans Support Services.

Ahmanson Veteran Scholarship

Ahmanson Foundation Veterans Scholarship provides scholarship for student veterans who are eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill®.

For more information about the Ahmanson Veterans Scholarship at Santa Clara University, visit Santa Clara University’s Veterans Support Services.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

Interest on federal student loans obtained prior to your military service is limited to six percent during periods of active duty. The interest rate limitation also applies to any private student education.

For more information about the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), visit U.S. Department of Justice.

As you review VA Benefits, you may want to learn about costs, how to apply, types of financial aid, repayment, contact information and other terms and conditions related to financial aid.

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