Veterans Center Military Service Connected Benefit Programs
The San Diego Community Colleges have been approved to offer military service connected benefit programs leading to a certificate, an associate degree or transfer
to a four-year institution. The Veterans Affairs Office staff provides counseling and guidance to veterans and assists them in the selection of educational programs which qualify for veterans benefits. The final responsibility for monitoring the process of qualification for educational benefits resides with the individual. Each veteran must read, understand, and comply with the many rules, regulations, and procedures that influence the benefit process. Students may contact us at (619) 388-2805 or Fax at (619) 388-2808.
Disabled Veterans
Veterans who qualify for educational benefits as disabled veterans may be entitled to special educational benefits. Veterans should visit the Veterans Administration Regional Office, 8810 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, CA, 92108, to determine their eligibility for disabled status (Telephone: 1-800-827-1000). Veterans with disabilities are encouraged to pursue services offered through Disability Support Programs and Services.
Veteran Dependent Exemption
Children and spouses of U.S. Veterans with service connected disabilities may be eligible for waiver of college fees and/or for a small monthly payment. For more information see the Veterans Affairs Office. Students may contact us at (619) 388-2805 or Fax at (619) 388-2808.
Military Outreach
The motto of military outreach is “Serving Those Who Serve.” Military Outreach offers classes to military and civilian students on an eight week schedule. The classes offered cover a variety of topics. Some of the topics are:
- Humanities I & II
- History of US I & II
- Principles of Economics I & II
- Principles of Sociology
It is easy to apply for these classes. Complete an application for admission online at
http://studentweb.sdccd.edu. Request and submit all prior college transcripts including your SMART transcript to Student. If you are military you can also submit your DD-214 and DD-295. Meet with or call and talk to a counselor to enroll in a class. Counselor phone numbers are 619-233-5617 or 295-9974.
