Welcome, Veterans

“UC Hastings College of the Law is proud to welcome veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces to our campus in the heart of San Francisco. Those of you who have shouldered the burdens of military service understand the sacrifices that public service requires and we're grateful you're a part of our community.  Your military service has the potential to enrich the learning experience of your classmates and help you find better solutions as a legal professional. This page is intended for you, however, not your classmates or your eventual clients. We hope it will help you find resources and support to enhance your time here at UC Hastings.”

Elizabeth L. Hillman, Former Captain, United States Air Force
UC Hastings College of the Law Provost & Academic Dean, Professor of Law

              

Using Your Education Benefits at UC Hastings

Complete the Veteran’s Certification Request form if you will receive Veteran’s Education Benefits
How it works: VA tuition payment process
The UC Hastings Certifying Office is the Records office. They can be reached at 415.565.4708 or records@uchastings.edu
UC Hastings Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP)
GI Bill Comparison Tool

Local Veteran's Groups & Community Life

Visit the Student Veteran Organization page!
From the UC Hastings Newsroom: Navy Veteran and UC Hastings 2L Wins Prestigious Abrams Mediation Contest
UC Hastings Veterans Facebook group*
Law Student Veterans Coalition LinkedIn group*
Get connected with other San Francisco Veterans at Coming Home Project*

Useful Information from the VA Website

If you’re new to Veteran’s Affairs
Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill and other programs
VA regional office locations & hours of service
eBenefits portal: log-in for benefits information
To check the status of your benefits, change your address & more, call the VA at 1.888.442.4551

Additional Resources

Brief overview of VA benefits including education and training, home loans, employment and more
Information about Vocational Rehabilitation
UC Hastings Disability Resources Program
Combat Veteran Health Benefits information
Loan Benefits
Local veteran’s education benefits administrator: Helen Fung Helen.Fung@va.gov. Contact Helen for benefit questions.

“We should embrace the sacrifices made by all servicemen and afford them the best opportunities. Further, the discipline and ethics distilled from military service will only prove to serve the legal profession.”

Jake Hornsby, Captain, United States Air Force
UC Hastings Chief Information Officer