Veteran Services

Pepperdine has been serving veterans and their family members for more than 75 years and is proud of the hundreds of veterans and family members who currently attend our six schools. Since World War II, Pepperdine has attributed its growth, in part, to service members who were seeking higher education and training needed to pursue new professions, as well as an experience that was distinctive and challenging. Pepperdine is that place, envisioned from its founding as an institution that would transform lives.

Yellow Ribbon Program

The University is an active participant in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program), proudly offering tuition support to Yellow Ribbon-eligible students. Pepperdine does not limit the number of eligible students that can utilize the Yellow Ribbon Program. Most veterans are also provided priority registration while attending Pepperdine.

Utilizing Veteran Benefits

Veterans, members of the armed services, and qualified dependents intending to use Veterans Benefits Administration benefits should contact the Office of the Registrar. Students intending to use veterans’ benefits should be aware of the following policies:

• Students are responsible for notifying the Office of the Registrar immediately when they increase or decrease their unit load, withdraw, or take a leave of absence.
• All students using VA benefits must make satisfactory progress toward their educational objectives. In general, unsatisfactory progress is considered attainment of less than a “B” (3.0) grade point average for two consecutive semesters. Students who withdraw from the university will have their benefits terminated as of the beginning of the semester of withdrawal. If a student is dismissed for academic reasons, benefits will be terminated as of the date of dismissal. Students whose benefits have been terminated in this manner must be counseled by the school office before their benefits will be reinstated. Students who fail to complete all courses attempted will have their benefits adjusted.
• Students who drop a course (or courses) during a period of enrollment will have their benefits adjusted accordingly, effective the date of the drop or withdrawal.
  
  

VA Benefit Inquiries

Reggie Roberts
School Certifying Official (SCO)
Registrar's Office
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-7999
vabenefits@pepperdine.edu
310.506.6129

Eric Leshinsky
Director, Student Veteran Affairs
Pepperdine University 
24255 Pacific Coast Highway 
Malibu, CA 90263-7999
veteranaffairs@pepperdine.edu
310.506.7204