Veterans Services
Karen Andrews, VA Certifying Official
(805) 546-3142 phone
(805) 546-3185 fax
veterans@cuesta.edu
The Financial Aid Office oversees veterans services to assist veterans, reservists, and dependents of service-connected disabled or deceased veterans with their educational benefits. We provide assistance with completing and filing VA claim forms for federal and state education assistance programs.
Students must get certified every semester by making an appointment to meet with the VA Certifying Official. Under the Chapter listed on your left, review the steps to complete to be certified at Cuesta College, which includes transferring from another school where you have used VA benefits. Each Chapter also has the steps to follow if you have changed your major at Cuesta.
The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is the heart of the college's veteran community and serves as a gathering place for academic support, student learning and a space for veterans to have camaraderie and connect with other Veterans. Veterans from all branches of service are welcome and can expect to receive professional, courteous, and compassionate support as they pursue their educational and vocational goals at Cuesta College. The VRC is a space where all who enter can feel respected.
The VRC provides the following services in a one-stop location:
- Certifying Officials (VA and Educational)
- Veterans Orientation
- Priority Registration
- Veterans Club and Support
- Computer lab and printers
- Study Area
- Free Coffee and Snacks
- Free Semester Parking Permits - attend the Veterans Orientation Session in Fall and get free parking for Spring.
In Spring, attend the Veterans and Family Resource Fair and get free parking for Fall.
Hours & Contact Information
Veterans Resource Center (VRC)
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San Luis Obispo Campus, Building 3100, Room 3174, (805) 546-3142
Call (805) 546-3142 for an appointment with a Certifying Official. -
North County Campus, Building N1000, Room N1008, (805) 591-6242
Call (805) 546-3142 for an appointment on Wednesdays
SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS TO HOURS
All Campus Locations Closed for Holidays
- On Friday, October 4, 2019 the SLO VRC will be closing early a 12pm for a staff meeting
- The SLO and NCC VRC locations will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019 (Veterans Day)
| FALL 2019-2020 Veteran Resource Center Hours | |||||
| San Luis Obispo Campus Room 3174 |
M | T | W | TH | F |
| August 26th - 30th | 8:30-4:30 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-4:30 | 8:30-1:00 |
| September 2nd - 6th |
CLOSED | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-4:30 | CLOSED |
| Sept 9th - SEpt 27th |
8:30-4:30 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-4:30 | 8:30-1:00 |
| Sept 30 - Oct 4th | 8:30-4:30 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-4:30 | 8:30-12:00 |
| Oct 7th - Nov 8th | 8:30-4:30 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-4:30 | 8:30-1:00 |
| Nov 11th - Nov 15th | CLOSED | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-4:30 | 8:30-1:00 |
| Nov 18 - Nov 22 | 8:30-4:30 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 8:30-4:30 | 8:30-1:00 |
| North County Campus Room N1008 |
M | T | W | TH | F |
| August 26th - 30th | 12:00-4:00 | 11:00-4:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 12:00-4:00 | CLOSED |
| September 2nd - 6th | CLOSED | 11:00-4:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 12:00-4:00 | CLOSED |
| Sept 9th - Nov 8th |
12:00-4:00 | 11:00-4:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 12:00-4:00 | CLOSED |
| Nov 11th - Nov 15th | CLOSED | 11:00-4:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 12:00-4:00 | CLOSED |
| Nov 18 - Nov 22 | 12:00-4:00 | 11:00-4:00 | 8:30-6:00 | 12:00-4:00 | CLOSED |
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Veteran Student Orientations: If you attend one of these events, you will earn free
parking for Spring Semester, be entered into a drawing for VRC Swag prizes, and root
beer floats will be provided for those that attend.
-SLO Campus: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 11am-1pm Room 3134
- North County Campus: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 11am-1pm Room N1007 - The Student Veterans Club Meeting: Wednesday, October 2, 2019. 1-2pm Location TBD
Questions contact: Jerry Ferguson- jerry_ferguson@cuesta.edu
