Welcome, Veterans!
We're Available In Person and Online
Make a Counseling Appointment
You can schedule a time to speak with the veterans counselor in person or on Zoom.
Click the button to use the online scheduling system.
Drop-In Hours for Counseling
The veterans counselor is also available in-person, without an appointment, at the VRC (SEM 3) during these drop-in hours:
- April 7th & 8th, 2025:
- 9:30am - 1:30pm
- April 14th - June 27th, 2025:
- Every Tuesday
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Drop In Via Zoom
You don't need an appointment to speak with a veterans resource specialist via Zoom.
Veterans resource specialists can answer questions about veterans' benefits, enrollment certifcation process, priority registration, college services for veterans, and other topics.
Click the red bar to find drop-in hours and links to speak with a resource specialize via Zoom.
Click to Zoom
Here are the days, hours and links to speak with a veterans resource specialist via Zoom:
Tuesdays: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 10 a.m.-noon
Who to Contact
- Students with last name A-H, please contact: Sarah Corrao corraosarah@deanza.edu
- Students with last name I-Z, please contact: Bertha Sanchez sanchezbertha@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
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 the 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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Veterans Resource Center
408.864.8723
The VRC is located in the Seminar Building (SEM 3) on the west side of campus.
VRC Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The VRC office will be closed on:
- April 18th: Professional Development Day
- May 26th: Memorial Day
- June 19th: Juneteenth
Here's How To
Request Enrollment 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, VRC Counselor
- Brenda Ochoa, VRC counselor