Veterans Services

Our goal at OCC is to help you get there! We, along with the other valuable veteran staff on our team, serve veterans, reservists, service-persons, and spouses or dependents of veterans. Our office is primarily here to assist you with acquiring and using your VA education ​​​benefits while you achieve your educational goal, but if you find yourself in need of additional guidance or resources, please reach out to us! Whether your goal is to earn an Associate degree, Certificate of Achievement, or to transfer to a four year university, we sincerely welcome you and look forward to helping you along your journey to success!

New Students:

Review the New Student Checklist

Start Using Benefits at OCC (Benefits Briefing) 

Certification Forms: 

VETERAN/DEPENDENT COUNSELING:

*If you are a new student who will be using benefits, please submit a Benefits Briefing instead, in order to schedule your new-student appointment*

Request an Appointment with the Veteran Counselor

BAH/Monthly Stipend Payment Rates

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Orange Coast College is proud to be designated a 2026–2027 Military Friendly® Gold School

This recognition reflects OCC's deep commitment to the success of our military-connected students — from administering VA education benefits and offering priority registration to providing dedicated veteran counseling and the Veterans Resource Center. The Military Friendly® designation is awarded to institutions that demonstrate excellence in supporting veterans, transitioning service members, and veteran dependents on their path to academic and career achievement.