Welcome, Veterans!
Congratulations to Our Grads!
We're proud of our veteran students and military family members who are graduating or transferring in the Class of 2024. Please visit our Veterans Graduation website for photos and messages from many of our graduating students, plus special messages from Interim De Anza President Christina G. Espinosa-Pieb and the VRC staff.
We're Available In Person and On Zoom
Make a Counseling Appointment
You can schedule a time to speak with Lan Truong, Veterans Counselor, in person or on Zoom.
Click the button to use the online scheduling system.
Drop In on Zoom and Speak with a Veterans Resource Specialist
You can "drop in" on Zoom – no appointment needed – to speak with, Bertha Sanchez or Sarah Corrao, Veterans Resource Specialists, for quick questions about veterans' benefits, certifcation of VA benefits, priority registration, college services for veterans, and other topics.
Click for Hours
Here are the hours and links for dropping in:
Tuesdays: 3-5 p.m.
Thursdays: 10 a.m.-noon
Important Notes
- All continuing, returning and new students using Veteran Educational Benefits, please contact: veteransda@deanza.edu
- To request priority registration, please contact: veteransda@deanza.edu
- For counseling appointments, please use our online scheduler to arrange a phone or video conference
- Please allow 24-48 hours to receive a response
- Scroll down for easy steps to enroll with VA benefits
Mission Statement
The De Anza Veteran Services Office is dedicated to providing student veterans and their dependents with services that support the attainment of their academic and career goals.
Tuition Assistance for Active Service Members
Steps to Enroll with VA Benefits
Apply for Financial Aid
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Apply for state grants or other aid – learn more by visiting the De Anza Financial Aid – Steps to Apply webpage
Apply for Admission to De Anza
- Submit an application to De Anza College by visiting the Apply and Register webpage and clicking on "Apply Now"
- If the CCCapply application or your Myportal login do not work as described, please fill out the Admissions and Records Office Help Form.
Apply for VA Educational Benefits
- Complete the online application at VA Educational Benefits
Order Transcripts
- Order transcripts from all colleges that you previously attended
- Request your Joint Services Transcript transcript
- Request your Community College of the Air Force transcript (if applicable)
Complete the Assessment Process
- Check your placement.
- If you completed English/ESL, Math, Chemistry or Biology courses at another college or received qualifying scores on high school AP exams, see How to Request Prerequisite Clearance.
Complete Orientation
- Complete the new student orientation – learn how by visiting the Orientation webpage
Meet with a Counselor
- Use our online scheduler to arrange a telephone or video conference with one of our Veteran Resource Counselors
Meet with a School Certifying Official
- Meet with a School Certifying Official and bring the following documents:
- Certificate of eligibility; Ebenefits status of application.
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty ( DD- 214 Member 4) ; or current orders.
- Notice of Basic Eligibility (N.O.B.E.) Reservists Only.
- Official Transcripts (unopened)
Our School Certifying Officials are:
- Bertha Sanchez
- Sarah Corrao
Authorize Certification
- You must authorize certification each quarter you wish to receive benefits by completing the request for Certification Form
- Click here for the form
"Stronger Together" Mural
The mural outside the Veteran Services office on campus was created by De Anza students and faculty – with financial support from the Rotary Club of Cupertino and the Foothill-De Anza Foundation – to honor the hundreds of veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists and military dependents who attend De Anza.
Look for De Anza Veterans on Facebook!
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Veterans Resource Center
408.864.8723
The Veteran Services office is located in the Seminar Building (SEM 3) on the west side of campus.
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The veterans office will be closed on the following dates:
- Fridays, Jun 28- Aug 30: Summer Schedule
- Thursday, Jul 4: Independence Day
- Monday, Sep 2: Labor Day
Here's How To
Set up benefits:
- Follow the "Steps to Enroll with VA Benefits" on this webpage
Authorize certification:
- Visit our Student Forms webpage
- Click to download the "Request for Enrollment Certification" form
- Complete the form and return via email.
Speak with a counselor:
Use the online scheduler to arrange an in-person or online video meeting
- Lan Truong, Veterans Counselor