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GI BILL Regional Processing Center
P.O. Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888 |
1 (888) 442-4551
1 (800) 827-1000 |
VONAPP - Apply for VA Benefits or
change School of Training or Program |
VONAPP online |
eBenefits
Access to DoD and VA Records; Access to Compensation & Pension Claims Info; Determination of VA Home Loan Eligibility; Board of Veterans' Appeals Submissions Status; Specially Adapted Housing Grant Application. |
eBenefits Site |
WAVES Online - Verify School Attendance
For Chapters 30, 1606, 1607, & VRAP |
1 (877) 823-2378 |
| VA Direct Deposit Information |
1 (877) 838-2778 |
Obtaining SMART Transcripts - Navy & Marines
To order a SMART transcript, visit, call, fax, or e-mail your local Navy College or Marine Corps Education Center. Official transcripts can be sent to colleges and universities by completing an Official Request Form online, or a signed release. The form or release should be faxed or e-mailed to the Virtual Education Center (VEC) or the SMART Operations Center. Institutes may request an account to order and/or receive official transcripts via the web by contacting the SMART Operations Center. |
https://smart.navy.mil
Fax: (850) 452-1909 |
Obtaining AARTS Transcripts - Army
AARTS transcripts are available free of charge. To receive a personal AARTS transcript, visit the AARTS website and click on the dog tag. Insert your full SSN, birthdate, and BASD or Pay Entry Basic Date (PEBD). To have an official transcript sent to your college or university, click on the second dog tag and follow the directions. |
https://aartstranscript.army.mil
For questions concerning your transcript, please send an email to: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-aarts@mail.mil or call (888) 276-9472.
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Vet Center - Garden Grove
Our Centers offer a wide range of services to help you make a successful transition from military to civilian life. You've earned these benefits and there is no cost to you or your family members. Services include -
individual & group counseling marital and family counseling bereavement counseling medical & benefits referrals - employment counseling
- More Services...
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www.vetcenter.va.gov
12453 Lewis St., Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Phone: 714-776-0161
Fax: 714-748-4573 |
Orange County Veterans Service Office
1300S. Grand Ave., Bldg B
Santa Ana, CA 92705 |
1 (714) 480-6555 |
| Transferability of Education Benefits under the Post 9/11 Bill |
DOD Website |
Veterans Crisis Line
http://veteranscrisisline.net/ |
1-800-273-8255 Press 1
Text to 838255 |
| Veteran Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) |
http://benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm |
| Academic Counseling - Educational Plans |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6100
Location - S112 |
| Admissions & Records |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6005
Location - S101 |
| Financial Aid Office |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6242
Location - U221 |
| Scholarships |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6478
Location - S201 |
| EOPS/CARE |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6232
Location - U101 |
| Career Center / Job Resource Center |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6254
Location - L225 |
| Work For Your Book Program |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6320
Location - U121A |
| Disabled Students Programs & Services |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6260
Location - U103 |
| Child Development Center |
SAC Child Development Center - 1 (714) 564-6894 |
| Psychological Services/Counseling Services |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6216
Location - U120 |
| Testing Center (Placement Testing) |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6147
Location - L221 |
Tutorial Learning Center
(FREE TUTORING) |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6260
Location - U-202 |
| University Transfer Center |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6165
Location - S110 |
| Bookstore |
SAC - 1 (714) 564-6434 |
OTHER RESOURCES:
LOCAL SOURCES:
Veterans First
1540 East Edinger Ave., Suite D
(One block east of Grand)
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-0615
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Help with finding jobs, housing, or having trouble receiving benefits. |
| EDD |
Employment Development Department
Click here for a directory of OC Veterans Job Services Delivery Sites |
AMERICAN VETERANS
John Castillo
Transitional College Program Coordinator
VA Medical Center
5901 E 7th St., Bldg. 126, Rm W212
Long Beach, CA 90822
(714) 655-4255
jcastillo@socal.rr.com |
Help with your claims in disability benefits. |
| CalJOBS |
www.caljobs.ca.gov
Thousands of job openings listed daily for your review
Create a marketable resume for you
Self-referral to job openings
No fees
Widely available |
| California Dept. of Veterans Affairs |
www.cdva.ca.gov |
Which Educational Benefit can I apply for?
Click on the link to the right to help guide you which programs you can apply for (www.mymilitaryeducation.org) |
Interactive Educational Benefits Flowchart Show |