The VRC offers a supportive environment for veterans, active service members, and military families pursuing degrees or career training to succeed in today’s workforce. *The MPC Veterans Resource Center is NOT part of the Department of Veterans Affairs—we may only interpret & administer VA regulations as applied to you at MPC.
Meet with a Veterans Counselor
Therapy & Support Options
Noah brings over 35 years of experience as a therapist and more than 20 years of working with veterans. He has previously worked with the Veterans Transition Center of Monterey and Operation Surf as a therapy-based surf instructor. Now, Noah is joining Access Resource Center and is eager to work with MPC veterans, spouses, and dependents, as well. He offers a wide range of services including One-on-one therapy sessions, Family therapy, Couples' therapy, Single parent support. He is also qualified to provide VSO support and diagnosis, Discharge upgrade support, Pre-VA psychiatric evaluations, Court valuations, Drug and alcohol recovery support.
Appointments are available on Thursdays from 9AM - 1PM in the VRC. To schedule an appointment, call (831) 646-3089.
Non-Residency Military Waiver
US Active Duty military members and their dependents may be eligible to have their nonresident tuition waived. If you are active duty, submit a copy of your official orders to the Admissions & Records Office. If you are an active duty dependent, submit the US Military Dependent Form to our office.
CalVet Fee Waiver & Spousal Tuition Assistance
This College Fee Waiver is NOT submitted to the MPC Veterans Assistance Office.
You must submit the waiver to the Office of Admissions and Records at MPC.
The CalVet fee waiver program entitles dependent children, spouse or unmarried surviving spouses of a service connected disabled or deceased veteran to tuition and fee waiver benefits.
- Eligibility Criteria
- Apply for the CalVet College Fee Waiver
- List of Monterey County Veterans Services Offices
Submit Authorization letter from County Veterans Service Office to the Office of Admissions and Records at MPC, located in the Student Services Building on the first floor.
View More Information on Military Tuition Assistance.
MyCAA paperwork is NOT submitted to the MPC Veterans Assistance Office.
You must submit the paperwork to the Financial Aid Office at MPC.
Reporting Changes
A change in major requires obtaining an updated Education Plan from an MPC Counselor (Semester Education Plan for your first semester, and Full Education Plan for your second semester and beyond). You must submit the updated Education Plan to the MPC Veterans Representative during an appointment.
ATTENTION: You will only be certified for courses on your counselor approved Education Plan. If the exact course and number are not on your Education Plan, you will not be certified for it.
You must Contact the MPC Veterans Representative if any changes do occur.
This occurs if you drop a course, add a course, or a course is canceled. Changes in your schedule will potentially affect your monthly payments from the VA and may result in an overpayment which would need to be repaid. If you add any courses, be sure they are on your Education Plan, or you may need to get an updated Education Plan from an MPC Counselor (Semester Education Plan for your first semester, and Full Education Plan for your second semester and beyond). You must submit the updated Education Plan to the MPC Veterans Representative during an appointment.
ATTENTION: You will only be certified for courses on your counselor approved Education Plan. If the exact course and number are not on your Education Plan, you will not be certified for it.
If you should have any changes in your contact information during your enrollment at MPC, you will need to change your contact information with the VA Regional Office and the MPC Office of Admissions and Records, as well as the MPC Veterans Representative.
Changing your contact information with only one of these will not automatically change your information with the other.
Military withdrawal (MW) grade will be assigned, upon verification of such orders, only to students who are members of an active or reserve military service, and who receive orders compelling a withdrawal from courses. A military withdrawal will not be counted in progress probation and dismissal calculations.
Should it become necessary for you to withdraw from all classes, contact the MPC Veterans Representative immediately and notify the VA.
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