The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) serves as the centralized hub for all student veteran, service member, and dependents needs. The center offers a wide array of services and resources, including a space where student military affiliates can connect with one another or participate in the Student Veterans Alliance (SVA) Club. We proudly serve all our student military affiliates through our in-person Veteran Resource Center and LiveChat! 

One of the most pressing issues facing veterans is social isolation. We have over 200 veterans on campus. Many veterans have difficulty adjusting to civilian life, especially adjusting to college. The VRC is designed to be sensitive to the transition from military to civilian life as well as education success. 

 


Services We Provide

The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) offers our student military affiliates: 

  • Centralized student services for veterans, service members, and dependents
  • Veteran advocacy through campus partnerships
  • Leadership opportunities with the Student Veterans Alliance Club, an approved Chapter of Student Veterans of America (Transfer Application/Resume Booster!)
  • Help determining eligibility for VA Education, State Education, and Federal Financial Aid Benefits
  • VA Work Study Positions (Transfer Application/Resume Booster!)
  • Priority Registration for Veterans/Military with DD214/Military Orders
  • Credit for Prior Learning from military transcripts (JST/CCAF)
  • VRC Assigned Counselors
  • Book Grants for students not using VA Benefits
  • Veteran-specific National Honor Society (Transfer Application/Resume Booster!)
  • Veteran-specific Transfer Resources to colleges/universities across the nation
  • Computer Lab/Printer
  • Food Pantry & Breakroom
  • Lounge & Study areas
  • Direct access to VA Palo Alto Healthcare services
  • Referrals to Community Agencies including Disability Claims Assistance