The Veterans Resource Center (VRC), located in building 21, Rm 253 (downstairs) provides a central entry point for Active Duty, Reserve service members, Veterans and their families as they transition from the military to Grossmont College. Staffed by our program specialist, VA work study students and counselors the overall goal is to deliver tangible tools and services to optimize student success. In collaboration with the VAO, but physically in a different location from Grossmont College Veteran Affairs Office (VAO), the VRC fosters a collaborative delivery of student services between on campus centers such as Accessibility Resource Center (A.R.C.), Assistive Technology Center, Gizmos Kitchen Food Pantry and off campus agencies who provide services to veterans and their families. The VRC strives to provide services in three primary areas: academics, camaraderie, and wellness.
- Academic, Career and Personal Counseling
- Textbook/ Calculator Loan Program
- Book Vouchers, Gas Cards, Bus Passes, Meal Vouchers*
- Academic Survival Kits, Laptops, Snacks*
- Information about receiving VA Education Benefits at Grossmont College
- Access to computers and assistive technology, including specialized software for nontraditional learners and study space
- Print up to 5 free pages per day
- Peer support
- Financial aid information and application assistance
- Referral to on/off campus resources (e.g., A.R.C., VAO and community veterans agencies)
Katherine Veizaga
619.644.2237
Dulce Carolina Arroyo (Mon & Wed)
dulcecarolina.arroyo@gcccd.edu
Maria Martinez (Mon-Fri)
619.644.7205