Veterans Services
We will be closed the week of March 24 - 28, 2014 for Spring Break.
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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| Friday: |
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
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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
Sandra Hauf - Counselor
Check out our new COD Veterans Services Facebook page:
COD Vets
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