May 2026 Newsletter
May 1, 2026. Reminders for students using Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, free resources and tutoring at the Veterans Resource Center (VRC), counseling updates and this month's events.
VRC student reminders
If you are studying on VA benefits:
- Update your educational plan with your counselor.
- Submit your Request for Certification form as soon as you have finalized your schedule.
Student resources at the VRC
- Food pantry: free frozen meals, snacks, coffee bar and more
- Free school supplies (Scantrons and more) in the VRC Student Lounge, provided by the Koret Foundation Grant
- Free printing of school materials at the VRC front desk
Tutoring
- Math tutoring only: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, VRC Student Lounge
- Math and physics tutoring: Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m., VRC Student Lounge
- Additional tutoring is offered through the Student Success Center (SSC), S34. See the Student Success Center schedule.
Additional support services
- Basic Needs Hub (Baldwin Winery, next to Financial Aid): free groceries, toiletries, baby supplies, daily meals and more
- The Foothill-De Anza student housing application is now open
VRC counseling corner
VRC counselors Marianna Troy and Manija Ansari continue to offer in-person and online services. Matt Floro is on parental leave and will return to us later this spring.
May events
- Wed., May 6
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Career pathway events
- VA community employment coordinator, noon to 2 p.m. at the VRC
- De Anza's annual Career Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sunken Garden
- Sat., May 9
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VRC tabling at De Anza's Open House and Car Show
- De Anza's annual Open House, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Main Quad
- De Anza Automotive Technology program's annual Car Show, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Parking Lot E
- Thurs., May 21
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Memorial Day remembrance
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Foothill College, Veterans Plaza
- Join us to remember those we have lost, and to honor their memory and contributions to our country and our community
Save the date: annual VRC End of Year and Graduation Celebration
Friday, June 26, at 4 p.m. in the Hinson Campus Center, Rooms A and B.
VRC counseling services
Make a Zoom or in-person appointment today with the VRC online appointment scheduler. Need help? Call 408.864.8723 or email veteransda@deanza.edu.
Drop-in for quick questions: Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., in person or on Zoom.