Veterans Services (Educational Programs)
Los Angeles Valley College is a proud supporter of educational programs for the men and women who have faithfully served their country. Each year, we help more than 200 veterans who come to us with questions about their benefits and about educational and career opportunities available to them here at Valley College.
How can we help you?
During the enrollment process, you should visit the College Veterans Affairs Program office and meet with one of our representatives. Please bring a copy of your DD-214. The College Veterans Affairs Program office can provide you with information about:
- GI Benefits and Services
- Selected Reserve Services
- Student Work-Study Program
- Vocational Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31)
- Survivor and Dependents Educational Assistance Program
For more information please email us at veteransinfo@lavc.edu.
California Community Colleges Serving the Needs of Veterans
This video honors the brave men and women who serve our country, and explains how community colleges help to transform their lives. It features some well-known alumni including Clint Eastwood, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and actor Jeremy Renner. The video was presented by California Community College Chancellor’s Office at the White House Summit on Community Colleges.
Benefits Available To Veterans
If you qualify for benefits and wish to attend Los Angeles Valley College, our office will act as the designated liaison with the regional office of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). We can provide you with one-on-one assistance and counseling in the administration of your benefits. There are four Chapters under which you may fall:
- The Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
- Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
- Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Educational Assistance Test Program (Section 901)
- Survivors? and Dependents? Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
Benefits are available for full, three-quarters, half, and less than half-time enrollment.
How can we help you?
During the enrollment process, you should visit the College Veterans Affairs Program office and meet with one of our representatives. Please bring a copy of your DD-214. The College Veterans Affairs Program office can provide you with information about:
- GI Benefits and Services
- Selected Reserve Services
- Student Work-Study Program
- Vocational Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31)
- Survivor and Dependents Educational Assistance Program
Veterans Affairs-Related Information and Services
Education Benefits Headquarters
1-888-442-4551
http://www.vba.va.gov/ro/muskogee/index.htm
Online Veteran Benefits and Services
Education Benefits Certification
1-877-823-2378
Department of Veteran Affairs of Los Angeles
1-800-827-1000