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Veterans Services

 

 
Summer 2014 Hours
 
Monday - Thursday:​ ​7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
​Friday: Closed
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(Hours may be subject to change due to meetings)
 
Donni Prince, VA School Certifying Official will NOT be available the week of July 21st to 24th.
 
Sandra Hauf, Veterans Counselor, will have limited availability during the summer for drop-ins.
Tentative schedule for July:
July 14 & 15
July 21 & 22
July 28 & 29
 
Fall 2014 Hours
 Beginning August 11th
Monday - Thursday:​ ​8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
​Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
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(Hours may be subject to change due to meetings)​ ​

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
           Location: Cravens Student Services Center Building
                          Room 125
                          1st Floor - East end of building

          Office:  760.773.2536  ~  Fax:  760.423.6630
 
   
Contacts:
Donni Prince - Veterans Specialist, VA Certifying Official
760.773.2536
 
Sandra Hauf - Counselor
760.773.2587
 
              
Forms:     VA Forms     FALL 2014     Post-9/11 Deferred Fee Contract
 
Check out our new COD Veterans Services Facebook page:  COD Vets  
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Be sure to sign up for your VA E-Benefits account
at www.ebenefits.va.gov
 
 
 
 
 
 
You Served Us, Now Let Us Serve You
We understand that the transition to student life can be personally challenging, yet rewarding.  We, along with the entire COD community, are grateful to you and your family members for your service to our country, and are dedicated to providing the services you need to successfully navigate this transition.
 
Our office is also an informational center to assist you with any questions you may have regarding your veterans’ educational benefits, as well as providing support services to ensure your success at College of the Desert.
 
Services:
  • One-on-one personalized student assistance
  • Veterans Academic Counselor
  • Liaison with US Department of Veteran Affairs on your behalf to expedite paperwork, resolve problems and process pay
  • Liaison with all other COD support services
  • Certification of education benefits for all chapters
  • Providing academic advising by discussing the curriculum and approving course selection for compliance with DVA regulations
  • Priority registration
  • Opportunity to learn new skills
  • A way to adapt your military skills to civilian life
  • Support services while you pursue your goals!
  
College of the Desert is approved by the California State Approving Agency to enroll veterans and other eligible persons.
 
Check out VA's new publication:  "Factors to Consider When Choosing a School:  A guide before using the GI Bill" at:  VA's Guide