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Welcome to the Veterans Resource Center at Cypress College

The Cypress College Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is the primary campus advocate for military affiliated students. “Military affiliated students” is a term that is inclusive of active-duty service members, reservists, veterans, and children and spouses of service members.

We provide a wide range of resources to ensure your success both inside and outside the classroom. Reach out to our dedicated team to learn more about how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

  • Two men in front of a dugout, one holding a bat and the other smiling.
  • A group photo, people surrounding a man holding a trophy smiling at the camera
  • Group of people at a bowling alley from a Cypress College Veteran Organization event
  • Man at finish line with medal, two more participants behind him and a person cheering them on
  • People at a 5k race, 3 are showing off their medals and the two behind them holding up their arms
  • Women are painting pots for plants while someone is presenting. Paint bottles are on a covered table
  • People sitting in a common area, while there is a person presenting In front of tall windows
  • People gathered around a ping pong table, watching someone talking about the rules of ping pong
  • A group of graduates in their cap and gown in front of the Veterans Resource Center
  • Four ladies gathered around a picnic table conversing
  • People placing down small American flags on a grass area

VRC Services

  • Education Benefit Processing — VA Benefits and CalVet Fee Waivers
  • Priority Registration for Service Members
  • Academic Counseling and Advising
  • On and Off Campus Resource Referrals and Workshops
  • U.S. Vets “Outside the Wire” — Mental Health Services
  • Study Spaces and Computer Lab
  • Book and Technology Loan Program
  • School Supplies
Enrollment Guide
Maintaining Your Benefits
Get Involved
Meet the Team

Mission Statement

The Cypress College Veterans Resource Center’s primary mission is to provide individualized assistance to all military affiliated students during their educational journeys, helping them remain steadfast and resilient in obtaining their personal and academic goals during their time at Cypress College.

Vision Statement

The Cypress College Veterans Resource Center is committed to building a strong community among our military affiliated student population, providing tailored support and engagement that ensures the transition from the military environment to campus and civilian life is seamless and successful.

Title 38 Compliance

For the Purposes of United States Code Title 38, Public Law 114-407, Cypress College complies and is approved as a degree-granting institution for the attendance of veterans. This includes the programs covered in Chapters 1606, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 35. The College is also approved to participate in the CalVet Fee Waiver program. Any student utilizing Chapter 31 & 33 at our institution is not charged late fees, upfront fees, nor is registration withheld for any tuition and fees covered by the VA.

Follow Us on Social Media

Veterans Resource Center: @vrc_cypresscollege
CCVO: @ccvetorg
Women’s Unity: @womensunity_ccvrc

Staff

Dr. Juan Carlos Garcia
Counselor/Coordinator
Email: jgarcia@cypresscollege.edu

Nick Gutierrez, M.A.
Student Services Coordinator
Email: ngutierrez@cypresscollege.edu

Christy Montenegro
Certifying Official
Email: cmontenegro@cypresscollege.edu

Esmeralda Martin, M.S.
Counselor
Email: emartin@cypresscollege.edu

Exterior of Veterans Resource Center, showing lots of windows

Location

Veterans Resource Center, Building 8, Room 101

Contact Information

Phone: (714) 484-7150 (Front Desk)
Email: veterans@cypresscollege.edu

Hours

Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Closed Fridays during summer)