Resources & Tools
Mesa College's Veterans Affairs Office can help answer any of your questions concerning educational benefits and preparing for college life as a military-affiliated student. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' guide for returning Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members is also a great starting place for VA benefits questions.
Find National Resources
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Air Force Reserves
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Army Reserve
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- U.S. Marines Corps
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
- U.S. Military Academy, West Point
- U.S. Naval Academy
- U.S. Naval Reserve
- U.S. Navy
- U.S. Navy - en Espanol
- Army University Access Online
- Center for Women Veterans
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
- Military Career Guide Online
- Reserve Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense
- Student Veterans of America
- Service to School
- Warrior-Scholar Project
- National Military Family Association
- Military OneSource Spouse Programs
California State Resources
California Department of Veterans Affairs
800-221-8998 (Outside California)
Cal Vet Fee Waiver Office
The College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents benefit waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus. This program does not cover the expense of books, parking or room and board. There are four plans under which dependents of Veterans may be eligible.
Contact
San Diego Office
619-531-4545
866-653-2504 Toll Free
San Diego Vet Centers
Whether you’re a Veteran, service member, or family member, Vet Center is there to help you get the care and benefits you deserve. Explore health care, disability, education & training, careers & employment, pension, housing assistance, life insurance, records, service & family member benefits, and more.
Contact
2790 Truxtun Road Chula Vista Vet Center San Marcos
Suite 130 180 Otay Lakes Road 1 Civic
Center Drive San Diego, CA 92106 Bonita, CA 91902-2439 San Marco, CA 92069-2934
858-642-1500 858-404-8380 858-898-6050
Veterans Health Administration
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,380 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,193 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9.1 million enrolled Veterans each year.
To enroll in VA healthcare, please call the Enrollment and Eligibility Office at 858-552-7523
Veterans Affairs San Diego Health Care
At VA San Diego Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Find a health facility near you, and manage your health online. Sign up for community events and updates.
Contact
3350 La Jolla Village Dr. Support for All National VA Issues
San Diego, CA 92161 800-698-2411
858-552-8585
California Association of County Veterans Service Officers
Serving Those Who Serve
The California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO) is an organization of professional veterans advocates. In California, The County Veterans Service Officer plays a critical role in the veteran’s advocacy system and is often the initial contact in the community for veterans services. Through the County Veterans Service Officer, the CACVSO is committed to California Counties to provide a vital and efficient system of services and advocacy to veterans, their dependents and survivors.
