Wednesday March 1st, 2023 - Financial Aid Liaison at the VRC. Get help before the March 2nd priority deadline! 

• Our Financial Aid Liaison will be at the VRC on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 10am-12pm

• You can also stop by VC's Financial Aid office Monday, February 27 through Thursday, March 2 to receive donuts and coffee AND help with your FAFSA/CADAA applications.

• VC's Financial Aid office hours on February 27 and 28 will be 2pm - 6pm on ZOOM

• VC's Financial Aid office hours On March 1 and 2, will be 9am - 4pm on ZOOM

Thursday, March 2nd @ 12:30PM (VRC) - Seabee 81st Birthday Cake Celebration

• Join us at the VRC to celebrate the Seabees 81st birthday with cake and goodies on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 at 12:30pm! 

Friday, March 3rd - Free drop in Group Therapy with Army Combat Veteran, Edwin Solano, LMFT 

• Join for free group therapy with Edwin Solano on Friday March 3, 2023 from 9am-10:30am at VRC
• Safe and confidential shared experience. 
• Meet other veteran students with similar backgrounds 

Monthly Verification Requirement - Begins Spring 2022

Beginning with terms starting after December 17, 2021, students using their Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits at an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) facility will be required to verify their enrollment at the end of each month. Failure to verify for two consecutive months will impact their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments. 

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is encouraging students to sign up for text message verification. This will provide students a simple and convenient verification option and ensure they receive MHA and/or kicker payment uninterrupted. 

After December 17, 2021, all impacted students with a US mobile phone number on file will receive an opt-in text as their next enrollment period approaches. Note: Students who do not have a US mobile phone number on file with VA will not be able to use text verification. They will be automatically be enrolled into email verification.  

For more information, please view the FAQ on monthly enrollment verification. 

• Apply online at www.venturacollege.edu/apply

• Set up your MyVCCCD portal using the link in acceptance email

• Watch the Orientation video in your MyVCCCD portal (under Student Resources)

• Apply for VA benefits at www.gibill.va.gov

• Every year: Submit your FAFSA for Financial Aid at www.fafsa.gov

• Submit your DD214 to Admissions & Records
  • Military family members submit the veterans DD214
  • Can be submitted in person or electronically via Secure Forms Submission

• Submit your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Statement of Benefits to Admissions & Records
  • Can be submitted in person or electronically via Secure Forms Submission

• Request for Military Transcripts to be sent electronically to Ventura College at:
  • Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard: https://jst.doded.mil/official.html
  • Air Force: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/

• Request for all official transcripts from other colleges to be sent to Ventura College
  • Once notified, via email, that transcripts have arrived, request an evaluation of transfer credits by calling the VRC at (805) 289-6060.

• Meet with Veterans Academic Advisor to complete a Comprehensive Educational Plan (book appointment in Starfish or call the VRC)

• Register for classes on your educational plan (check registration date and register in your MyVCCCD portal)

• Each semester complete the online Veterans Agreement and Request for Certification form electronically via Admissions & Records Forms

VRC staff members and student workers are available to guide military-connected students through the process of applying to VC, enrolling in classes, connecting to benefits and securing the resources they need to comfortably reach their educational goals. 

College is a challenge and students are busy and stressed. The VRC is a comfort zone for students. A place where they can call and speak with a live person for answers, direction and hands-on support.

We work with other VC departments to solve problems so our students can focus on being students. Being able to concentrate on school without distraction reduces stress and supports student success.

The VRC's only goal is to ensure the success of our veterans, their eligible dependents, active duty, National Guard and reserve students. 

We strive to make the VRC welcoming and effective. Students who came into the VRC have given it high ratings and expressed gratitude that VC has a nice place for students to connect and receive services and support. We are open for services both in person and remotely.