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SDSU's Extended Studies Offers Year-Round Military Educational Benefits
SDSU offers more than 25 programs year-round that are approved for veterans' education and military spouse benefits.
San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies offers more than 25 programs year-round that are approved for veterans’ education and military spouse benefits.
Programs are available to both active duty military and those who have completed their enlistment, and include certificate programs, career training programs, degree programs, and professional skills courses.
The College offers programs to the military in fields including: business finance and administration, construction, educational services, financial services, health and human services, homeland security, hospitality, human resources, and information technology.
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The MyCAA program provides up to $4,000 ($2,000 per fiscal year) of workforce development scholarships to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification or associate’s degree in a portable career field and occupation.
To determine eligibility, visit MyCAA’s Web site at: https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/MyCAA/. For questions, call the Military OneSource Career Counselor at (800) 342-9647.
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“SDSU is recognized nationally as one of the top military-friendly schools,” said Fatima Peyton, military & veterans services representative for CES.
“We provide exemplary support to active duty, veterans, and military dependents by offering numerous certificate programs which focus on education-to-career occupations. Our goal is to continue to provide the necessary resources to assist veterans with maximizing their VA educational benefits, and our commitment is to give back to those who have served our country.”
Classes are available either online or on-site at SDSU. Most SDSU College of Extended Studies on-site classes are held in the evenings, to better accommodate work and family schedules.
For more information concerning SDSU College of Extended Studies military benefits, visit the College’s military web pages at neverstoplearning.net/military, email cesveterans@mail.sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-3047.
Topics range from contract management, construction, and craft beer, to grant writing, marketing, and human resources. And many programs are available online.
