Welcome, Veterans!


We're Available In Person and Online

Make a Counseling Appointment

You can schedule a time to speak with the veterans counselor in person or on Zoom.

Click the button to use the online scheduling system.

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NEW Drop-In Hours for Counseling

 The veterans counselor is also available in person, without an appointment, at the VRC (SEM 3) during these drop-in hours:

  • Monday: Noon-1 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10-11 a.m.

Drop In Via Zoom

You don't need an appointment to speak with a veterans resource specialist via Zoom.

Veterans resource specialists can answer questions about veterans' benefits, enrollment certifcation process, priority registration, college services for veterans, and other topics.

Click the red bar to find drop-in hours and links to speak with a resource specialize via Zoom.

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Here are the days, hours and links to speak with a veterans resource specialist via Zoom:


Tuesdays:  1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

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Thursdays:  10 a.m.-noon

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Who to Contact

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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

Apply for Admission to De Anza

Apply for VA Educational Benefits

Order Transcripts

Complete the Assessment Process

Complete Orientation

Meet with a Counselor

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)

Our School Certifying Officials are:

  • Bertha Sanchez
  • Sarah Corrao

Authorize Certification

  • You must authorize certification each quarter you wish to receive benefits by completing the request for Certification Form

"Stronger Together" Mural

The mural outside the Veteran Services office on campus was created by De Anza students and faculty – with financial support from the Rotary Club of Cupertino and the Foothill-De Anza Foundation – to honor the hundreds of veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists and military dependents who attend De Anza.

Look for De Anza Veterans on Facebook!


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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

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Questions?

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We're Here to Help!

Veterans Resource Center

408.864.8723

veteransda@deanza.edu

The VRC is located in the Seminar Building (SEM 3) on the west side of campus. 

Fall Office Hours

Monday-Thursday:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The veterans office will be closed on the following dates:

  • Thursday, Oct. 24: Enrollment Services Retreat
  • Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day
  • Friday, Oct. 25: Inservice
  • Thursday-Friday, Nov 28-29: Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Tuesday, Dec. 24-Wednesday, Jan. 1: Winter Break

Here's How To


Request Enrollment 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, Veterans Counselor
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