Welcome Veterans
Congratulations to Our Graduates!
We're proud of our veteran students who are graduating or transferring in the De Anza College Class of 2022. Please visit our Veterans Graduation website for a special message from De Anza President Lloyd A. Holmes and the VRC staff, plus photos and messages from many of our graduating veterans.
VRC Student Headed to Stanford
De Anza student Ray Ostil has some big changes coming up later this year: He's retiring from the U.S. Army after 20 years of active service – and he's transferring to Stanford University this fall. He and his son shared the excitement in this fun video.
We're Available In Person and On Zoom
Assistance In Person
Make an appointment to speak with a counselor or veterans resource specialist in the SEM 3 building.
- Monday through Thursday
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Use the online scheduler: To meet with a counselor, select Lan Truong. To meet with a resource specialist, select Shari Pasquali or Bertha Sanchez.
Assistance on Zoom
You can drop in to speak with one of our veterans resource specialists to get answers to quick questions about veterans' benefits, priority registration, college services for veterans, and other topics.
No appointment is needed for these Zoom sessions.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
You can also contact us by email for assistance.
- New students using GI Bill® benefits, please contact Bertha Sanchez at sanchezbertha@deanza.edu
- Continuing students using GI Bill® benefits, please contact Shari Pasquali at pasqualishari@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
The Veteran Services Office at De Anza College is committed to serving all veterans, service members, and their families by proving a variety of services including educational benefits and resources. We are honored to serve you and help you achieve your goals in higher education.
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 A&R 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)
There are two School Certifying Officials in the Veteran Services office:
- Shari Pasquali
- Bertha Sanchez
Authorize Certification
- You must authorize certification each quarter you wish to receive benefits by completing the request for Enrollment Certification Form.
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?
The Veteran Services office has moved to the Seminar Building (SEM 3) on the west side of campus.
You can also use our online scheduler to set up an in-person meeting or drop in on Zoom during our online office hours.
Online Drop-In Hours
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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, Veteran Resource Counselor