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San Francisco Film School is approved to train veteran students by the California State Approving Agency for Veteran Education (CSAAVE). CSAAVE operates under contract with the US Department of Veteran Affairs under the authority of federal law. Title 38 U.S.C CSAAVE operates as part of the government of the State of California.
The following is a list of entitlement programs for which CSAAVE has approval and supervisory responsibilities:
• Post 9/11 GI Bill® - Active Duty and Reserve (Chapter 33)**
• Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty (Chapter 30)
• Montgomery GI Bill® — Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
• Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) – (Chapter 31)
• Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) – (Chapter 35)
In some cases, military educational benefits will not cover the entire cost of tuition. Eligibility and amount received for active or reserve benefits is determined by the VA and the student's entitlement. Students must independently apply for tuition assistance online with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VONAPP). All military students with a gap in tuition will need to secure the enrollment in congruence with school policies prior to starting class.
If you are a veteran or currently serving in the military and would like to attend any of our film school’s programs or workshops, please contact our Admissions Department to discuss options – 415.824.7000 or fill out the form on this page to find out more details on Military and Veteran Students. SF Film School is located in the heart of the Bay Area – downtown San Francisco.
Yellow Ribbon Program
San Francisco Film School participates in the VA Yellow Ribbon Program for eligible students receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) benefits. The Yellow Ribbon Program may provide additional assistance toward eligible tuition and fees not covered by the applicable Chapter 33 tuition and fee benefit.
The School may contribute up to $4,000 per eligible student per academic year, with the Department of Veterans Affairs providing a corresponding matching contribution. The amount available to each student is based on eligible tuition and fees, applicable Chapter 33 benefits, and the terms of the School's current Yellow Ribbon agreement.
Eligibility and participation are determined in accordance with VA requirements. If participation is subject to a student limit, eligible students will be accepted in accordance with applicable VA requirements.
Students with questions regarding Yellow Ribbon eligibility or participation should contact the School Certifying Official.
Title 38 USC 3679(e) Compliance
In accordance with Title 38 US Code § 3679 subsection (e), and effective August 1, 2019, San Francisco Film School adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Veterans Readiness & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. Within 90 days of the date when the school certifies the student’s tuition and fees, following receipt of the student’s VA Certificate of Eligibility, this school will not:
● Prevent the student’s enrollment;
● Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
● Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
● Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.
● However, to qualify for this provision, students will be required to provide San Francisco Film School with:
● A copy of his/her VA Certification of Eligibility (COE) - A “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website; eBenefits; OR
● An approval letter for chapter 31 benefits, such as a VAF 28-1905 form.
**Currently the VA has a maximum cap they will pay on the Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) benefit forTuition and fees.
VA Academic year 26-27 (August 1, 2026-July 31st 2027) Tuition and fees are capped at $30,908.34 for private institutions.**
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