Office of the University Registrar

How To Apply

The VA accepts applications online. For more information, go to www.gibill.va.gov.

For efficient handling of students' VA records, inquiries and other VA related problems, please contact the VA Benefits Coordinator, Office of Student Information and Services, Malibu, CA 90263-7999 or call (310) 506-6129.

For New GI Bill Recipients:

If the student is the veteran, or is the dependent and/or survivor of a veteran, and has never used the VA educational benefits before, he or she can apply online at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp.

For Current GI Bill Recipients Changing Schools or Programs:

If the returning student wishes to change his/her program or place of training and has used the VA educational benefit before, he or she must apply online at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp. (Every time a veteran changes programs or schools he or she must fill out this application.)

Yellow Ribbon Program

Pepperdine has agreed to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP). In this initial pilot year, Pepperdine will provide up to $2000 per term to 20 veterans on a first-come, first-serve basis. The VA will match that amount, so the maximum total amount paid by the Yellow Ribbon Program could be $4000/term. In order to receive Yellow Ribbon funds, you must be 100% eligible under the new GI Bill. After you have submitted your application to use Post-9/11 GI Bill to the VA, they will send you a new certificate of eligibility (COE) indicating whether you are 100% eligible, and thus, eligible to apply for Yellow Ribbon. You must submit your new certificate of eligibility with this application.