Deployment Information for Reservists

Deployment of Reservists

When you are called up to active duty, you put your personal life on hold. We know it’s a difficult time. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to leave without worrying about your education and return when you’re ready. Just like your family, we’ll be here waiting for your return. The information below explains UC Riverside policies and designed to assist you. In addition are some links to resources and web site that will be useful to you during the transition to your deployment.

Application Fee Waivers for Students Called to Duty

If you are an incoming student who is called to active duty, you may be able to obtain a waiver of the $60 University application processing fee. The application fee can be credited toward admission in another quarter during the same academic year. For questions or to see if you qualify, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (951) 827-3411.

Impact of Withdrawal on Financial Aid

The U.S. Department of Education has modified the withdrawal requirements of colleges for the "Return of Title IV Funds" for students called to active duty. Typically, when a student totally withdraws from classes, colleges have 30 days to return a portion of federal student aid the student has received. Contact the UCR Financial Aid Office at (951) 827-3878 for more information.

Student Loan Issues

The U.S. Department of Education has issued special guidance to lenders regarding reservists who have Perkins, Stafford or Plus loans. If you are a member of the National Guard or Reserves who is ordered to active military duty, you should notify your lenders to request extended loan deferments and/or forbearance while on active duty.

Release Authorization for Reservists Called to Active Duty

If you are in the armed services reserves and think you might be called to active service, consider preparing a full-University release authorization. The authorization gives your parents, spouse or friend access to your records and allows them to take action, such as withdrawing from the university, on your behalf.

The release authorization is intended to speed any bureaucratic processes that may present themselves while you’re deployed. If you do not authorize a release, the University is fully committed to working with you to process actions "long distance" or after your release from service. If you have questions regarding the release authorization or how being moved to active duty will affect your enrollment status, contact the Registrar’s Office at (951) 827-3402 or (951) 827-7284.

Click here to download a Word version of the Authorization for Release of Personally Identifiable Information from Student Records.

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Seamless Transition Home

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Force Health Protection and Readiness

Today's military family faces a lifestyle that is comprised of frequent deployments, which results in increased family separations. This often proves to be a stressful challenge for military families. To assist the military's efforts to keep both troops and their families prepared, there are several programs which support the readiness of families. The information in this section will assist service members and their families in preparing for and coping with deployments. This site contains family support links for each of the services, as well as information for children, locating service members and deployment entitlements.

Deployment Tips

Reserve Component Resource Center

Information on health care, tips on dealing with deployment stress and transitioning home, and a list of resources as well as contact information for reserve and guard service members and their families.

Reserve Component Resource Center

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