Resources

Web Resources

5 Great Resources for Veterans on Campus

CalVet App
- Download and register ont eh FREE CalVet mobile app, available for Apple and Android systems. The app provides veterens with 24/7 access to information about state and federal veteran benefits and local veteran services.
CalVet Veterans Resource Book
- Request the California Veterans Resource Book—a comprehensive guide to state and federal veterans' benefits and services. Call CalVet at 877-741-8532 to request a copy or download a PDF version at: www.calvet.ca.gov/Files/VetServices/Veterans_Resource_Book.pdf.
CalVet Newsletter
- join CalVet's News for Veterans subscriber list by sending an e-mail request to pao@calvet.ca.gov.
CalVet Social Media

"Like" CalVet on Facebook and "Follow" CalVet on Twitter to get the latest veteran news and information and share it with others.

CalVet Toll Free Number
- Contact CalVet toll free at 877-741-8532 for answers to their questions about veterans benefits and services.

Local:

VA clinic Victorville - http://www.lomalinda.va.gov/visitors/Victorville.asp
VVC Veterans Club - http://www.vvc.edu/veterans/veterans-club.shtml
High Desert Vet Center - http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5908&dnum=1

Regional:

Veterans Affairs Los Angeles - http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=262&dnum=3
GI Bill - http://www.gibill.va.gov/
VA Educational Benefits Payment Rates - http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates.htm
VA Education Forms - http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/education_forms.htm
Free Educational and Vocational Counseling Services - https://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/Counseling.htm
Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-827-1000 - For information on benefits available to veterans
Assistance for homeless veterans: http://www.va.gov/homeless/
Center for Minority Veterans: http://www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans
Center for Women Veterans: http://www.va.gov/womenvet/
My HealtheVet - https://www.myhealth.va.gov/index.html
eBenefits - www.ebenefits.va.gov/
Benefit rate table - http://www.gibill.va.gov/resources/benefits-resources/rates-tables.html
GI Bill Calculator - http://www.newgibill.org/calculator/
Military.com - http://www.military.com/

School required documents:

Veteran forms
Financial aid forms
Admissions (provide copy of DD-214 to be granted priority registration)
eVetRecs - To obtain copies of your DD 214 - http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Counseling (counselor will need to evaluate transcripts to complete education plan)
Army transcripts - http://aarts.army.mil/
Marine Corps & Navy Transcripts - https://smart.navy.mil/smart/welcome.do
Air Force Transcripts - http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/

Obtaining Military Transcripts

In order to complete an Educational Plan for VA you must provide copies of all transcripts for all prior coursework from all schools attended (community colleges, universities, vocational schools, etc.) as well as military transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are ok for an Educational Plan but official transcripts are required in order to receive degrees or admission to CSU, UC and programs such as Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, etc.

Below are links for obtaining military transcripts:

ARMY, COAST GUARD, MARINE CORPS, NAVY

These military branches now use the Joint Services Transcript system (JST System)

https://jst.doded.mil/smart/dodMandatoryBanner.do

The link will bring up a page titled “USG Warning and Consent Banner”

Read the information and click on the “OK” button at the bottom.

You must login to use the JST System. If you do not have a Common Access Card (CAC) reader then click on “REGISTER” for a JST account. Follow the instructions for creating a User Name, Password, etc. Once you’ve logged in, look for the “Transcripts” link and print your personal transcript and/or request your official transcript.

AIR FORCE

http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp

Scroll down, find and click on “Order Transcripts Online” link.

Read, follow instructions and complete required information for requesting transcripts.