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.
The center acts as a liaison with the Veterans Administration to verify enrollment for students claiming benefits under the G.I. Bill or the Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Program. We can also assist the veteran with referrals to various veteran-serving programs in the West Los Angeles area.
Fall Hours
Office Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Academic Counseling
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Veterans Success Cener is closed in observance of legal and college holidays:
July 5, 2021 - Independence Day Observed
September 6, 2021 - Labor Day Observed
November 11, 2021 - Veterans Day Observed
November 25, 2021 - Thanksgiving Day Observed
November 26, 2021 - Native American Day Observed
December 24, 2021 - Christmas Day Observed
December 27-31 2021 - College Holidays Observed
Contact
Phone: 310-434-8205
Email: VetsOutreach@smc.edu
Location: Cayton Building, Invictus Lower Level
Remote Veteran Services
New Students
GiBill, Admissions-DD214, Financial Aid, Mandatory Counseling Appointment, Corsair Connect (student portal), Academic Educational Plan, Enrollment, Certification Agreement Form
Other Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (VetSuccess)
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Deana Garay, M.S.: Deana.Garay@va.gov or (310)235-6000 ext. 49019
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays, 1 - 3 p.m. Office link
US Vets Wellness Counselor (Mental Health)
- Adrian Mendoza:
- Amendoza@usvets.org
- contact via email
Tutoring
Log-in to VRC Homeroom
Four Ways to Contact an Academic Counselor
Video Express Counseling on Zoom
Mondays and Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Unit Increases, Prerequisite Waivers, Quick Questions, 10 minute Session. NO Ed Plan or Transcript Evaluations
Appointment Booking Online
- Log in to Corsair Connect.
- Main page, scroll down, SMC Quick Links on the left-hand side.
- Click on Book a Counseling Appointment.
- Online booking system, Program/Area, Counselor, Day, and Time (Example: Veteran, Sandoval, Tuesday, 8 a.m.)
- Book appointment, confirmation smc email
Telephone Booking
Call 310-434-8205, if voice mail, leave a message:
State your name, SMC student ID, and request so that we may return your call within 48 hours.
Note: The return telephone call from VRC will show up as "Blocked" or "Unknown" caller.
Email VetsOutreach@smc.edu with your name, SMC Student ID, and request, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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
Montgomery GI Bill - Chapter 30
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) - Chapter 1606
Dependents
Certification of Eligibility (COE) - Submit at Vetsoutreach@smc.edu
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 Zoom Room
More Services
ABI Specialist - Center for Students with Disabilities
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Stephanie Lewis, ABI Specialist, Center for Students with Disabilities, Lewis_Stephanie@smc.edu, 310-434-4442
