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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Welcome V​​eterans, Reserv​ists, Act​ive Duty and Eligible Dependents!

 Veterans Resource Center 

We are excited that you are interested in pursuing higher education here at Santa Ana College and we look forward to being a part of your journey as a student veteran.

The Veterans Resource Center was created to help incoming Veteran students transition from s​oldiers to scholars. In addition, Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, and their dependents are assisted with accessing their VA education benefits when pursuing an eligible AA/AS, Certificate, or Transfer Program for a BA/BS. The VRC also dire​cts students to campus resources that would help them succeed in their educational goals. ​

What can Veterans and eligible dependents do at the VRC?

  • Receive information on how to use their VA Education benefits at Santa Ana College. 

  • Receive help in filling out VA Education Benefit Applications. 

  • Turn in paperwork for VA Education Benefits. 

  • Receive referrals and information regarding other campus resources such as Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, EOPS, Counseling, DSP&S, Health & Wellness Services, Career/Job Center, Scholarships, Tutorial Services, Transfer Center, etc. Receive information about outside campus resources for Veterans and families. 

  • Do homework in a quiet environment (6 computers and a printer available. Print homework for free!) 

  • Receive help filling out Financial Aid Applications and check status. 

  • Meet with an Academic Counselor for academic counseling needs. 

  • Meet with a Strength In Support representative for transitional counseling, mentorship, and workshops.

  • Receive information and participate in the Veterans Upward Bound college preparation program. 

  • Book Loans are available to those who are eligible for VA Benefits. Please speak with a VRC staff member for details. 

  • Borrow a Graphing or Scientific Calculator for Math or Busines courses.

  • Enjoy camaraderie among veterans Participate in VRC events Get involved in the Student Veterans Association (the Veterans club) by reaching out and helping the community. Participate in the VUB and VSSS Programs.​

​YOU WILL GET DROPPED FOR NON-PAYMENT AFTER REGISTERING IF YOU DON'T DO THE FOLLOWING:​​

Chapter 33 & Chapter 31 (VR&E) students must turn in your Certification Request Form with your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Authorization as soon as you register so we can protect your courses (speak with us if you don't have a COE or Authorization​).  Continuing students have no need to provide a COE.  Please make sure you give us reasonable time to put the protection on before the 72 hour drop period occurs. Otherwise, you may get dropped for non-payment. ​


​​MISS​ION STAT​EMENT

Santa Ana Colleg​​e inspires, transforms, and empowers a ​​diverse community of learners.​

​In accordance with the requirements of the titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act o​​​f 1990, the Veterans Resource Center will not exclude any individual with a disability from the full and equal enjoyment of its services and facilities. The Veterans Resource Center will make reasonable modifications in its policies, practices, or procedures when such modifications are necessary to afford its services and facilities to individuals with disabilities.​​


GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

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​LOCATION & HOURS:

1530 W. 17th. St.
Santa Ana, CA  92706 

Temporarily Housed at:

Staff - JSC-208​

Mondays to Thursdays:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fridays:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM​​

Student Study Space: F-126
Click here for Campus Map​

​Mondays to Thursdays:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fridays:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM​​

Phone: (714) 564-6050

Email: veterans@sac.edu

​​VRC STAFF

Dr. Brenda S. Estrada
Director of Special Programs
Veterans Resource Center
(714) 564-6050
Estrada_Brenda@sac.edu

Everett Jose Turner
Academic Counselor
Veterans Resource Center
(714) 564-6050
Turner_Everett@sac.edu

Mark Canett
Student Services Coordinator 
SoCal Veterans Upward Bound 
(714) 564-6288
Canett_Mark@sac.edu​

Dorothy Swayne
Student Services Coordinator
School Certifying Official
(714) 564-6050
Swayne_Dorothy@sac.edu

Amy Vu
Student Program Specialist          School Certifying Official               (714) 564-6050                             Vu_Amy@sac.edu

​​Rebekah Miller
Student Program Specialist
Veterans Student Support Services
Office Phone (714) 564-6074​Miller_Rebekah@sac.edu 

Carmen Ochoa
Administrative Clerk 
Veterans Resource Center
(714) 564-6050
Ochoa_Carmen​​@sac.edu​​​

Evelyn Martinez
Senior Clerk 
Veterans Resource Center
(714) 564-6050
Martinez_Evelyn@sac.edu​​

Touba MirEshghi
Instructional Assistant - Math
Veterans Resource Center
(714) 564-6050
MirEshghi_Touba​​@sac.edu

Jacquelyn Rich
Instructional Assistant - English & Writing​
Veterans Resource Center
(714) 564-6050
Rich_Jacquelyn​​@sac.edu

Angel Zuniga
Instructional Assistant - Math & Computer Science
Veterans Resource Center
(714) 564-6050
Zuniga_Angel​​@sac.edu​​

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The Veterans Resource Center was created to help incoming Veteran students transition from soldiers to scholars. In addition, Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, and their dependents are assisted with accessing their VA education benefits when pursuing an eligible AA/AS, Certificate, or Transfer Program for a BA/BS.  The VRC also can direct students to campus resources that would help them succeed in their educational goals.

Please click on the yellow buttons to the left for more information on the 2 components of the VRC.

VRC Announcements (Updated 3/12/2013) - slides change every 12 seconds.

 

What can Veterans and eligible dependents do at the VRC?

  • Receive information on how to use VA Education benefits.
  • Get help in filling out VA Ed benefits Applications.
  • Turn in paperwork for VA benefits.
  • Get referrals and information on other campus resources such as Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, EOPS, Counseling, DSP&S, Health & Wellness Services, Career/Job Center, Scholarships, Tutorial Services, Transfer Center, etc.
  • Get information on outside campus resources for Veterans and families.
  • Do their homework in a quiet environment (5 computers and a printer available. Print your homework for free!)
  • Get help filling out your Financial Aid Applications and check the status as well.
  • Turn in their CA BOG Fee Waiver applications and not have to wait in the Financial Aid Office Line.
  • An Academic Counselor will be there a few hours a week to provide educational guidance and create educational plans as part of the required documentation for VA Benefits. We are now taking appointments.
  • Other fellow veterans & volunteers will be there to assist through this process.
  • Book Loans are available to those who are eligible for VA Benefits.  Please speak with a VRC staff member for details.

The VRC was made possible by the Veterans Task Force of Santa Ana College headed by Jane Mathis, EOPS Counselor.

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