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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 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 directs students to campus resources that would help them succeed in their educational goals.
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.
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.
In accordance with the requirements of the titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 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.
1530 W. 17th. St.Santa Ana, CA 92706
Staff - JSC-208
Mondays to Thursdays:8:00 AM - 6:00 PMFridays:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Student Study Space: F-126Click here for Campus Map
Mondays to Thursdays:8:30 AM - 5:30 PMFridays:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Phone: (714) 564-6050
Email: veterans@sac.edu
Dr. Brenda S. EstradaDirector of Special ProgramsVeterans Resource Center(714) 564-6050Estrada_Brenda@sac.edu
Everett Jose TurnerAcademic CounselorVeterans Resource Center(714) 564-6050Turner_Everett@sac.edu
Mark CanettStudent Services Coordinator SoCal Veterans Upward Bound (714) 564-6288Canett_Mark@sac.edu
Dorothy SwayneStudent Services CoordinatorSchool Certifying Official(714) 564-6050Swayne_Dorothy@sac.edu
Amy VuStudent Program Specialist School Certifying Official (714) 564-6050 Vu_Amy@sac.edu
Rebekah MillerStudent Program SpecialistVeterans Student Support ServicesOffice Phone (714) 564-6074Miller_Rebekah@sac.edu
Carmen OchoaAdministrative Clerk Veterans Resource Center(714) 564-6050Ochoa_Carmen@sac.edu
Touba MirEshghiInstructional Assistant - MathVeterans Resource Center(714) 564-6050MirEshghi_Touba@sac.edu
Jacquelyn RichInstructional Assistant - English & WritingVeterans Resource Center(714) 564-6050Rich_Jacquelyn@sac.edu
Angel ZunigaInstructional Assistant - Math & Computer ScienceVeterans Resource Center(714) 564-6050Zuniga_Angel@sac.edu