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Hartnell's Veteran Resource Center provides personalized and caring support to Hartnell student veterans during their transition from military service to college life. We help our veterans navigate through Hartnell and provide assistance with VA educational benefits, as well as give veteran students the tools to succeed academically and personally.

We value the skills, assets and experiences veterans bring to the Hartnell community, and are committed to helping them achieve to their educational goals. The Veterans Service Center also increases campus awareness of student veteran issues, advises the student veterans club and fosters a sense of camaraderie, community and well-being for all student veterans on campus.

Support for Accessing VA Benefits

We will help you understand VA Benefits specific to your situation

A dedicated Veterans Program Counselor

The Veterans Program Counselor can help you with your academic planning, educational plans, choosing your academic program, and graduation questions.

Connect with Other Veteran Students

The VSC is a safe and comfortable place where you can be yourself and meet other like-minded Hartnell students.

Study Space

The VSC is a comfortable, open space where you can study and complete homework.

Events & Workshops

We invite you to social events and workshops throughout the year

Other Supportive Services

We can refer you to the appropriate campus or community resources that meet your needs.

We're Here to Help!

veteranservices@hartnell.edu

Program Specialist, Certifying Official 

Ligia Evelyn Polio
lpolio@hartnell.edu 

No appointments required. Contact our program specialist about Educational benefits, Veterans services and programs and general questions.

Veterans Program Counselor 

Gemma Uribe-Cruz
guribe@hartnell.edu 

Our Veterans Program Counselor can help you with academic programs, graduation, and/or planning questions. Educational plans and graduation petitions require one hour appointments. 

Schedule an Appointment

Contact Us

Veterans Resource Center
Email:veteranservices@hartnell.edu
Location:Hartnell College Main Campus, HCC 138
 

Happening at the Veterans Resource Center

Do you know all the veterans benefits available to you?

Join us Every Second Thursday of the Month to find out!

9 am to 12:30 pm in the Veterans Resource Center (Room HCC - 138)

GI Bill®The GI Bill® has helped millions of veterans get an education
Service Connection Disability: Meet an expert Veteran Service Representative to develop a custom strategy just for your claim
Tuition Fee Waiver: Dependents of service members may be eligible for FREE college tuition!

 

Explore More Support at Hartnell

At Hartnell, we offer many different support programs and services designed to a wide variety of needs. As a student Veteran, you may also be eligible for more support.