Veterans Benefits
Orange Coast College is approved by the Bureau of School Approvals, the California State Department of Education, the Veterans Administration, and the California Department of Veterans Affairs to offer programs and services to veterans and eligible persons seeking benefits under all Federal and State laws. Orange Coast College follows the guidelines issued by the Council for Private and Post Secondary and the Vocational Education which apply to all institutions enrolling veterans and other eligible persons for veteran benefits.
Requirements for Receiving Veterans’ Educational Benefits
- Every veteran or eligible dependent must contact the Veterans Certifying Official in the Records Office located on the first floor in Watson Hall in order to complete the appropriate required paperwork.
- When applying for benefits, the Veteran should bring a copy of his/her DD-214 (Notice of Separation).
- Veteran Administration regulations require each eligible person to have a specific academic goal, a plan of classes developed with a counselor, and to make satisfactory progress towards that goal. Failure to do so may result in termination of veteran educational benefits.
- Veterans and active duty service persons are eligible for priority registration.
It will be the responsibility of the veteran or eligible dependent to adhere to the regulations of the Veterans Administration and Orange Coast College policies. For questions contact the Veterans Certifying Official at (714) 432-0202 extension 26645, or email her at mahill@occ.cccd.edu. The Veteran Certifying Official is available Monday through Thursday, 10am to 6:30pm and Fridays from 8am to 2pm.