Veterans Center
The mission of the Veterans Services Office is to assist service members, veterans,
and eligible dependents - Earn a Degree.
The office serves as a liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying enrollment
for students using VA Educational Benefits or VA Vocational Rehabilitation Program.
We also provide information needed to be successful in education and careers. Our
team is dedicated to serve those who have served us.
Cuyamaca Veterans Office
Cuyamaca College enrolls over 550 veterans with approximately 300 completing the certification process in order to begin receiving their VA Educational benefits. Through the Veterans Services Office, veterans are provided comprehensive education plans for student success at Cuyamaca College geared towards meeting the needs of military veterans helping the transition from the military to college life in a positive perspective. This comprehensive program provides a variety of services to the veteran student such as:
Veterans Center
This is the starting point most veterans and their dependents utilizing VA Educational Benefits when applying to Cuyamaca College. Students submit a semester worksheet, DD-214 (Member 4), have their coursework and current class schedules reviewed by the VA School Certifying Official and complete the necessary forms to process their application to receive their education benefits for:
- Post 9/11 GI Bill®, chapter 33
- Montgomery GI Bill®, Chapter 30
- Reserve Gi Bill®, Chapter 1606
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program, (REAP), Chapter 1607
- Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA), Chapter 35
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program, Chapter 33
Priority Registration
Assembly Bill 2133, requires public colleges and universities to grant priority registration for a period of four years, which must be used within 15 years after the date of discharge. Veteran students that have separated from active duty and received honorable discharge, a general discharge, or an other than honorable discharge are eligible for priority registration. Veterans must submit a DD214 (member 4) and Active Duty personnel must submit their current military ID to the Veterans Services Office to be eligible for priority registration.
Counseling
Osvaldo Torres is the designated counselor to serve all veterans and dependents, and
understands the particular issues associated with the population who are pursuing
an associate's degree, certificate or transfer to a four year university. After meeting
with a counselor, veterans will have an education plan and assistance with identification
of an educational goal. Counseling services continuously participates in on-going
training and activities to support the veteran student needs at Cuyamaca College.
Disabled Students Programs & Services
On a case by case basis DSPS provides linkage for veteran students to community based
resources for assistance with PTSD counseling or other community resources as needed.
DSPS also provides accommodations to veterans who need special resources and satisfy
the needs of the student.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am to 1:00pm
Location:
One-Stop Student Services Center, A200