Veterans Resource Center
敁珗腦瞳傻う welcomes all veterans, active duty military members, and VA dependents with varying educational goals to begin or continue their education. Whether you are refining your skills, seeking to transfer, planning to earn an Associate Degree, or completing an Occupational Certificate, we will do our best to assist you as you embark on an exciting educational journey at our institution.
Active duty service members and reservists are granted priority registration. Veterans are also eligible for priority registration for a period of four years when used within fifteen years after discharge from active duty. This allows those who qualify to be among the first student allowed to register for classes. Please bring your DD214 (Discharge Documents) or other qualifying paperwork to our office in order to determine your eligibility and get started.
If you are called to active duty after enrolling in classes at 敁珗腦瞳傻う, you will be allowed to drop your course(s), receive MW (Military Withdrawal) status on your transcript. The notation of MW is not counted in calculating your overall grade point average (GPA).
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Contact, Hours and Location
Veterans Resource Center Building V
(951) 372-7142
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM*
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Closed 10:00am - 4:30pm: 10/10 , 10/17 , and 10/24.
College-Wide Closures:
- September 1, 2025
- November 11, 2025
- November 27, 2025
- December 25, 2025
- January 1, 2026
- January 19, 2026
Awards & Recognition
News Release 7/8/2021
敁珗腦瞳傻う Named Best for Vets
For the sixth time since 2015, 敁珗腦瞳傻う ranked Best for Vets by the Military Times.
敁珗腦瞳傻う ranked 40 nationally in the two-year colleges category and five of only eight California community
colleges to make the ranking.
What an honor to be repeatedly ranked among the best colleges for veterans, said
President Monica Green. 敁珗腦瞳傻う is committed to serving veterans and active
service members in their transition from classroom to career. I share this excitement
with our remarkable employees, students and community members.
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News Release 2/23/2021
Military Friendly簧 School Designation
敁珗腦瞳傻う administration announced that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly簧 School
designation. This marks the second designation of this kind since 2018.
Institutions earning the were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.
Over 1,200 schools participated in the free 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the
designation.
The 2021-2022 Military Friendly簧 Schools list will be published in the May issue of
G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at .
This is a testament of our promise and dedication to our student veterans, said
President Monica Green. The 敁珗腦瞳傻う community is excited to offer additional
resources with the expansion of the Veterans Resource Center due to open this fall.
Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by with input from the Military Friendly簧 Advisory Council of independent leaders in
the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined
by combining the institutions survey response set and government/agency public data
sources, within a logic based scoring assessment. Measurements include the institutions
ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan
repayment, degree advancement or transfer, and loan default rates for student veterans.
Past Awards & Recognition
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New Benefits Users
You are classified as a New Benefit User if you have never received VA educational benefits.
Step 1:
- Apply online at
- Within 2-4 weeks, the VA will send you two copies of your Certificate of Eligibility. Bring one copy to the Norco Veterans Services Office.
Step 2: Complete Enrollment Process at 敁珗腦瞳傻う (If applicable)
- Submit an application for admission. Wait 24-48 hours for processing.
- Complete New Student Online Orientation.
Step 3: E-Mail, mail or hand-carry Official Transcripts to 敁珗腦瞳傻う
- Transcripts must be official, sealed, and less than 90 days old.
- Submit (Army, National Guard, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard) and all other high school and college transcripts. (* Air Force veterans can request transcripts from .)
Step 4: Meet with a VA Certifying Official
- Select Program of Study
- For VA purposes, a specific approved educational goal must be chosen. No undecided or General Education programs will be accepted by the VA. 敁珗腦瞳傻う articulation agreements are found at .
- A list of approved programs is available at the website
- Request for evaluation of prior coursework
- All prior coursework must be evaluated before student education plans are created.
- In order to proceed to the next step, you must be approved by a VA Certifying Official.
Step 5: Meet with a VA Academic Counselor for a VA Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Classes that are included in the Students Educational Plan will be payable by the VA. A student may only pursue one educational goal at a time. Change of educational goal should be discussed with a VA Certifying Official at the time of meeting.
- When registering for classes refer to your copy of the SEP. Only required classes on the SEP are payable by the VA.
Step 6: Register for classes using
- Veterans Priority Registration Eligibility Requirement:
- Veterans will receive 4 years of priority registration from the date of separation as listed on the DD214. Submit your DD214 to a VA Certifying Official for approval.
- Registration dates and times are issued to every student. Click on My Registration Date/Holds on WebAdvisor. View the Registration Video located under Instructions/Tutorials on WebAdvisor for assistance.
- Pay attention to important dates (last day to add, drop with refund, without a W, and with a W) and remember that it is your responsibility to drop your class.
Step 7: Submit the Veterans Intent & Statement of Responsibility (VISoR) & receive Certification
- The VISoR is available in the Veterans Resource Center or located on the forms webpage. The VISoR must be completed by the student every semester.
- A Certifying Official will verify that the courses match the students VA Student Education Plan before proceeding with VA certification.
- Once certification at 敁珗腦瞳傻う is complete, students will receive a VA Certification ID number. Veterans/dependents may call 1-888-GIBILL簧-1 to verify enrollment and payment status.
Continuing Benefits Users
You are classified as a Continuing Benefit User if you have attended 敁珗腦瞳傻う and received educational benefits in the previous term and would like to access your educational benefits again for the current term.
Step 1: Meet with a Certifying Official and VA Academic Counselor (OPTIONAL)
- Inquire with a Certifying Official regarding VA certification status for the upcoming term.
- Discuss course enrollment options with a VA Academic Counselor using the VA Express Counseling Appointment.
Step 2: Register for classes using
- Veterans Priority Registration Eligibility Requirement:
- Veterans will receive 4 years of priority registration from the date of separation as listed on the DD214. Submit your DD214 to a VA Certifying Official for approval.
- Veterans/dependents should enroll in courses that are listed in the VA SEP.
- Registration dates and times are issued to every student. Click on My Registration Date/Holds on WebAdvisor.
- View the Registration Video located under Instructions/Tutorials on WebAdvisor for assistance.
- Pay attention to important dates (last day to add, drop with refund, without a W, and with a W) and remember that it is your responsibility to drop your class.
Step 3: Submit the Veterans Intent & Statement of Responsibility (VISoR) & receive Certification
- The VISoR is available in the Veterans Resource Center or located on the forms webpage. VISoRs can be emailed to veterans.services@norcocollege.edu. The VISoR must be completed by the student every semester.
- A Certifying Official will verify that the courses match the students VA Student Education Plan before proceeding with VA certification.
- Once certification at 敁珗腦瞳傻う is complete, students will receive a VA Certification ID number. Veterans/dependents may call 1-888-GIBILL簧-1 to verify enrollment and payment status.
Previous Benefits Users
You are classified as a Previous Benefit User if you have previously received educational benefits at another institution and would like to resume your educational benefits at 敁珗腦瞳傻う.
Step 1: Apply for Veteran Educational Benefits
- Chapter 33, 30, VRAP, 1606 or 1607: Complete Form 22-1995 or Chapter 35: Complete Form 22-5495
- Forms may be submitted online at the website.
- Provide a copy of the Change of Program/location Form to the VA Certifying Official.
Step 2: Complete Enrollment Process at 敁珗腦瞳傻う (If applicable)
- Submit an application for admission. Wait 24-48 hours for processing.
- Complete New Student Online Orientation
Step 3: Mail or hand-carry Official Transcripts to 敁珗腦瞳傻う
- Transcripts must be official, sealed, and less than 90 days old.
- Email official college transcripts to admissions@norcocollege.edu.
- Submit (Army, National Guard, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard) and all other high school and college transcripts. (* Air Force veterans can request transcripts from .)
Step 4: Meet with a VA Certifying Official
- Select Program of Study - For VA purposes, a specific approved educational goal must be chosen. No undecided or General Education programs will be accepted by the VA. 敁珗腦瞳傻う articulation agreements are found at . A list of approved programs is available at the website.
- Request for evaluation of prior coursework - All prior coursework must be evaluated before student education plans are created.
- In order to proceed to the next step, you must be approved by a VA Certifying Official.
Step 5: Meet with a VA Academic Counselor for a VA Student Education Plan
- Classes that are included in the Students Educational Plan (SEP) will be payable by the VA. A student may only pursue one educational goal at a time. Change of educational goal should be discussed with a VA Certifying Official at the time of meeting.
- When registering for classes refer to your copy of the SEP. Only required classes on the SEP are payable by the VA.
Step 6: Register for classes using
- Veterans Priority Registration Eligibility Requirement - Veterans will receive 4 years of priority registration from the date of separation as listed on the DD214. Submit your DD214 to a VA Certifying Official for approval.
- Registration dates and times are issued to every student. Click on My Registration Date/Holds on WebAdvisor. View the Registration Video located under Instructions/Tutorials on WebAdvisor for assistance.
- Pay attention to important dates (last day to add, drop with refund, without a W, and with a W) and remember that it is your responsibility to drop your class.
Step 7: Submit the Veterans Intent & Statement of Responsibility (VISoR) & receive Certification
- The VISoR is available in the Veterans Resource Center or located on the forms webpage. VISoRs can be emailed to veterans.services@norcocollege.edu. The VISoR must be completed by the student every semester.
- A Certifying Official will verify that the courses match the students VA Student Education Plan before proceeding with VA certification.
- Once certification at 敁珗腦瞳傻う is complete, students will receive a VA Certification ID number. Veterans/dependents may call 1-888-GIBILL簧-1 to verify enrollment and payment status.
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California MAP Initiative
Mapping Articulated Pathways
The mission of the California MAP Initiative is to maximize credit for prior learning (CPL) for veterans and students in the California Community College system and beyond. Currently, 76 of the 116 California Community Colleges participate in the MAP Cohort, a community of colleges committed to awarding up to a year of college credit in recognition of the mastery acquired through prior learning, training, and experience.
A key strategy of the Initiative is to implement the California MAP Initiative, an application that maximizes college credit awarded for military training and professional experience (credit for prior learning). This three-minute video provides an
Background
The MAP project began in 2017 at 敁珗腦瞳傻う and was supported by $250K legislative appropriation for Phase 1 (design and beta test). In 2018, Phase 2 (expansion to IEDRC regional colleges) began as Project #16 of the IEDRC.
Phase 3 (initial scaling statewide for MilCPL and CPL) begins January 1, 2022 and is supported by a $2M legislative appropriation. Phase 4 (scaling statewide and including all CPL) is proposed in the 2022-2023 State Budget.
MAP is a collaborative effort enjoined by the Academic Senate of the California Community Colleges (ASCCC), the CCC Chancellors Office (CCCCO), ACE, CalVet, and local and regional legislators.
Resources
For more information, contact:
Calvin Gloria
MAP Project Expert, California MAP Initiative
(951) 218-6073
Send Email
Educational Benefits
- Chapter 30: Active Duty Educational Assistance Program
- Chapter 31: Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation (See a Certifying Official at Veterans Resource Center for details)
- Chapter 33: Post-9/11 GI Bill簧
- Chapter 33-TR: Post-9/11 GI Bill簧 Transfer to Dependents
- Chapter 35: Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
- Chapter 1606: Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program, Montgomery GI Bill簧
- Chapter 1607: Reserve Educational Assistance Program
Forms
The following is a list of the most popular forms utilized by Veterans and Dependents.
- Form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training)
- Form 22-5495 (Survivors & Dependents Request for Change of Program or Place of Training)
- 敁珗腦瞳傻う Veterans' Intent and Statement of Responsibility (VISoR)
- (Connecting prior military to academic adjustments that they need)
MVC & RCC
College Fee Waiver Program for Veterans Dependents
This program entitles dependents of veterans (if eligible) to waive tuition fees.
New Veterans Resource Center at 敁珗腦瞳傻う
The Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Veterans Resource Center at 敁珗腦瞳傻う was held on Wednesday, November 10. Below is a recording of the virtual event:VRC Grand Opening Ceremony
Construction Photos and Updates
- August 26, 2021
- July 29, 2021
- July 12, 2021
- July 8, 2021
- July 1, 2021
- June 17, 2021
- June 10, 2021
- June 3, 2021
- May 27, 2021
- May 20, 2021
- May 6, 2021
- April 29, 2021
- April 22, 2021
- April 15, 2021
- April 8, 2021
- March 25, 2021
- March 18, 2021
- March 4, 2021
- February 11, 2021
News Release
11/10/2020
敁珗腦瞳傻う Celebrates Veterans Resource Center Groundbreaking with a Commemorative
Video
In honor of Veterans Day and Military Family Appreciation Month, 敁珗腦瞳傻う is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the new Veterans Resource Center (VRC) through this . The partnerships that made this project possible are captured in the video as we continue to build excitement and momentum for the grand opening slated for Fall 2021. (Read More)
A Look Inside the Future 敁珗腦瞳傻う Veterans Resource Center
敁珗腦瞳傻う Veterans Resource Center Floor Plan
敁珗腦瞳傻う Veterans Resource Center-Exterior Building Materials
Past Events
Veterans Club: Disney Trip
June 4, 2022
2022 Spring Semester
Veterans Social
June 2, 2022
2022 Spring Semester
Veterans Club: Go-Kart Social
May 24, 2022
2022 Spring Semester
Over The Edge
May 21, 2022
2022 Spring Semester
UCR Campus Tour
May 17, 2022
2022 Spring Semester
Memorial Day BBQ
May 25, 2017
2017 Spring Semester
Veterans Social
May 11, 2017
2017 Spring Semester
Salsa Competition
May 4, 2017
2017 Spring Semester
News Articles
Resources
The following is a list of useful resources and links to military benefits and information.
GI Bill簧:
Healthcare:
Military Transcripts:
Rewards and Benefits:
Phone Numbers:
- 1 (888) GI-BILL簧1 / 1 (888) 442-4551
- Corona Vet Center (951) 734-0525
- 敁珗腦瞳傻う Veterans Services (951) 372-7142
- Moreno Valley Veterans Services (951) 571-6247
- Riverside City College Veterans Services (951) 222-8607
Testimonials
U.S. Navy - Joshua James Wear
Military Profile: E-5 U.S. Navy Aviation
Warfare Electrician
Academic Program: Transfer CSULS Sociology
My experience at 敁珗腦瞳傻う has allowed me a smooth transition from active duty military to civilian life. Working closely with Veterans Services has helped me to gain experiences and contacts that will carry forward in my future. The Veterans Club on campus is an organization filled with amazing people doing incredible feats, I am extremely happy to have been a part of it.
U.S. Air Force - Danny Chebaiber
Military Profile: E-5/ SSGT Crew Chief C-17/C-5
Academic Program: Chemical Engineering/ Transfer UC Berkley
So easy a caveman can do it!
U.S. Army - Shawn Davis
Military Profile: Sergeant Airborne Infantry
Academic Program: Transfer to CSU
The staff at 敁珗腦瞳傻う is very supportive to veterans and provides you with all
the necessary tools to succeed.
U.S. Army - Ruben Aguilar
Military Profile: Sergeant Airborne Infantry
Academic Program: AA Social Behavioral Sciences, Transfer CSU
My interaction with my peers and faculty gave me a sense of belonging to the campus,
and I achieved many goals I never thought were possible.
U.S. Army - Denise Prado
Military Profile: E-5/SGT Automated Logistical Specialist
Academic Program: AS Administration of Justice/Transfer CSUSB
My experience at 敁珗腦瞳傻う was astounding. I could not have picked a better community
college to attend.
Veterans Club
