Veterans Resource Center (VRC) also provides services to veteran students through the Veterans Pirate's Program (VPP), offering personalized assistance to help achieve academic, personal, and professional goals.
Criteria for the program
- Have not received an Associates, Bachelors, or Doctorate degree from an accredited institution
- Can not be in any other OCC student support services program (EOPS/ CARE, CalWORKs, Guardian Scholars, or programs that offer textbook/school supplies)
Funds are available on a first come, first served basis.
Eligible students will be assigned an account with the OCC Bookstore, and we will contact you via email with the details.
*Students utilizing VRE benefits may qualify for a textbook account. Please submit the form for consideration.
**For additional financial aid resources, we strongly encourage you to submit a FAFSA for 2024-2025
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UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM
- You will receive further instructions on how to access your OCC bookstore account.
- You will receive your choice of a $50 gas/target card every month (only for Fall 2024, unavailable for Summer 2024).
Please be sure to submit a complete application to prevent any delays.
Direct Support Services
- Textbooks/Course Materials ($375 Max)
- Priority for Tech Device Loan Program
Additional Services
- Campus Tours
- Workshops
- Academic Advisement
- VRC Computer Lab