Welcome to the Veterans Success Center at Santa Monica College, serving veterans entering college for the first time or returning to college to further their education, active duty and dependents (spouse and/or children).
The center acts as a liaison with the Veterans Administration to verify enrollment for students claiming benefits under the GI Bill®, Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR), Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) and the Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Program. We can also assist the veteran with referrals to various veteran-serving programs in the West Los Angeles area.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Contact
Phone: 310-434-8205
Email: VetsOutreach@smc.edu
Location: Main Campus, Cayton Building, Invictus Lower Level
The Veterans Success Center is closed in observance of legal, college holidays and professional development days:
January 1, 2026 - New Years Day
January 17, 2026 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 13, 2026 - Lincoln's Day
February 16, 2026 - Presidents' Day
March 17, 2026 - Professional Development Day
March 31, 2026 - Cesar Chavez Day
April 13-17, 2026 - Spring Recess
May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day
June 19, 2026 - Juneteenth Day
July 3, 2026 - Fourth of July (observance)
Remote Veterans Services
New Students
GI Bill®, Admissions-DD214, Financial Aid, Mandatory Counseling Appointment, Corsair Connect (student portal), Academic Educational Plan, Enrollment, Certification Agreement Form
Other Services
Veterans Reemployment and Education (VR&E) Counseling (VetSuccess)
Stephen Lam
VA VetSuccess on Campus Counselor (VSOC)
SMC/UCLA
In-Person Office Hours:
- Wednesday/Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SMC Veteran Success Center
- 310-882-3411
US Vets Wellness Counselor (Mental Health)
- Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tutoring
Veteran, Active Duty Military and Dependent Information
Veterans/Active Duty/Reservist
Priority Registration: DD214/Orders - submit at Verifications@smc.edu
Certification of Eligibility (COE) - Submit at Vetsoutreach@smc.edu
Transcripts - Submit at Transcripts@smc.edu
Post 911/GI Bill® - Chapter 33
Montgomery GI Bill - Chapter 30
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) - Chapter 1606
Dependents
Certification of Eligibility (COE) - Submit at Vetsoutreach@smc.edu
Post 911/GI Bill®- Chapter 33D
Out of State Veterans/Dependents
How to Establish California Residency
Student Veterans of America
SVA, Santa Monica Chapter
Meetings every Thursday at 4 p.m. via Student Veterans Zoom Room
More Services
ABI/TBI Specialist - Center for Students with Disabilities
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Erika Deuel, ABI/TBI Specialist, Center for Students with Disabilities, deuel_erika@smc.edu, 310-434-4442
Veterans' Resource Center at Santa Monica College
Outside The Wire: Veterans at SMC
