Veterans Resources
Veterans Services
The Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) is in the VRC every Tuesday from 12pm to 2pm (no appointment necessary)
VPAN can assist veterans and military connected students with questions or issues related to:
- housing
- food insecurity
- benefits (medical, education, etc.)
- transportation
- mental health
- and other veteran related needs
VA Regional Office
Los Angeles Federal Building
11000 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (800) 827-1000
Regional GI Bill® Claims Processing Office
Western Region - Muskogee, OK
P.O. Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
Monday to Friday, 6am - 4pm PST
1-888-GI Bill®(1-888-442-4551)
Eligibility
http://www.va.gov/education/eligibility/
Learn about GI Bill® eligibility requirements and find out if you can get these benefits. VA education benefits can help you pay your tuition, pick out a school, choose a career, and more. If you’re an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a qualified survivor or dependent, find out if you can get VA education benefits through the GI Bill® and other educational assistance programs.
Apply for Educational Benefits
http://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
Find out how to apply for the GI Bill® and other VA education benefits as a Veteran, service member, or qualified family member.
Benefit Comparison
http://www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool/
For many eligible participants, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® is a better solution than other education benefit programs, such as the Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty, Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve and the Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP). However, this decision depends on several factors, including the type of education or training you plan to take and the amount of benefits received under each program.
LAVC Student Health Center
Health services are available with the LAVC Student Health Center (operated by Valley Community Healthcare)
- physicals, immunizations, etc.
- mental health services for depression, anxiety, and stress
For more information and to access services, please visit http://28fc.smcun.com/studenthealth/index.aspx
Additional mental health services are available by referral through the LAVC VRC. To receive more information or to be connected to additional mental health services, please send an email to veteransinfo@smcun.com