Military and Veterans
We are glad that you have selected our college to pursue your academic goals. This webpage is designed to assist Veteran students and/or dependents navigate through City Colleges' programs and services as well as educational benefit requirements. The San Diego Community Colleges have been approved to offer military service connected benefit programs leading to an Associate Degree or transfer to a four-year institution. The time has never been better for military veterans to further their education and training.
Certification of educational benefits is not automatic; you must submit documents online in order to be certified.
Instructional videos for new Veteran students: Video Guides
Fall 2024 Office Hours A-241
The Veterans Office will be open Monday, Nov. 25th & Tuesday, Nov. 26th from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The office will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 27th to Friday, Nov. 28th for the Thanksgiving Break.
- Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Holidays - Veterans Office Closed
- Martin Luther King Day- Jan. 15, 2024
- Lincoln Day- Feb. 16, 2024
- Washington Day- Feb. 19, 2024
- Cesar Chavez Day- Mar. 29, 2024
- Memorial Day- May 27, 2024
- Juneteenth- Jun. 19, 2024
- Independence Day- July 4th, 2024
- Veterans Day Observance - Nov. 11, 2024
- Thanksgiving - Nov. 28 & 29, 2024
- Christmas/Holiday Break - Dec. 23, 2024-Jan.1,2025
Follow Us On Social Media
Facebook: SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE VETERANS
Instagram/Twitter: @SDCITYVETS
Veterans Handbook 2023-2024
- Class Spring 2025 schedule posted online - 10/16/2024 SDCCD class schedule
- Deadline to be marked for priority enrollment - 10/18/2024 (must have turned in a DD-214 or Certificate of Eligibility)
- View Spring 2025 registration date/time through MySDCCD - 10/24/2024
- Spring 2025 priority registration 11/04/2024-12/02/2024
- Spring 2025 open enrollment- 12/03/2024
- Spring 2025 Semester begins 02/03/2025
- Spring 2024 Intersession begins 01/06/2025
***Please submit Spring 2025 VA Semester Worksheets by January 3rd, 2025 to avoid delays in receiving your MHA
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What makes someone a continuing student? You are considered a continuing student if you have used education benefits at City College within the last two years. Submit the following forms after you have successfuly enrolled in your courses for the term.
Continuing Veterans should submit these forms via the JIRA student support system. Certification is not automatic, you must submit a Semester Worksheet each semester to continue getting your benefits processed. Questions? Call 619-388-3504.
1.) VA Semester Worksheet
- and/or - Class adjustment form- Submit only if you make changes to your classes (add/drop)
If this is your first semester using your education benefits at City College, submit the following documents online at the JIRA student support desk based on the education benefit you are utilizing. Questions? Call 619-388-3504.
Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance - Ch. 35
Appointments are available in-person and virtually Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment with a VA counselor, stop by our office in A-241, give us a call at 619-388-3504, email cityva@sdccd.edu (please include your 10-digit student ID number in the subject line), or use our online appointment scheduler.
To meet with a counselor you'll need to have an active SDCCD application, pursue a City College major, and have copies of all transcripts of prior colleges attended.
Veterans Services is committed to helping student veterans make the best choices possible while attending by providing the maximum assistance, guidance, and support using the new educational benefits. The Veterans Services office & Veterans Service Center work collectively with on-campus and off-campus resources to provide quality service to all military-affiliated students by connecting them to campus resources, empowering them to successfully transition to college and equip them to be productive in the civilian workforce.
We are working hard to assist you with your education benefits.
Contact Us:
cityva@sdccd.edu
Please include your 10 digit college ID number in the subject line of the email.
For general questions call our office directly at 619-388-3504
For specific questions about your certification, contact School Certifying Officials
Based on case load (last name)
Nicolas Johnson, SCO (Currently Out On Leave), Student Services Technician
Armando Manzo, SCO (A-M) Acting Student Services Technician
Carolina Guardado, (N - Z + VR&E -Chpater 31- beneficiaries) SCO, Supervisor I, Veterans/VSC
Dora Meza, Director Admissions & Records, Veterans/VSC
Students will...
- Demonstrate the ability to apply and identify the process necessary to utilize VA educational benefits and entitlements.
- Identify VA and College policies regarding their benefits.
- Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for obtaining and maintaining VA benefits.
- Demonstrate ability to contact the VA Administration Office for additional services.
- Identify other key resources on campus that are necessary for successful completion of their educational goals.
"Per AP 5013- Students in the Military In compliance with paragraph 3.j.(3) of the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Department of Defense, San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College and San Diego Miramar College and the San Diego College of Continuing Education prohibits high-pressure recruitment tactics such as multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments."