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Campus, state, and nationwide resources for veterans

Well-being & Health Promotion

Well-being & Health Promotion

The Well-being & Health Promotion Department aims to enhance the well-being of SDSU students in order for them to achieve academic success and establish lifelong healthy behaviors and attitudes to reduce the risk for disease and injury.

Career Services

Career Services

College is a time to learn and explore — and to develop the career management and networking skills you'll rely on for a lifetime of career success.

Through partnerships, education, and programming, Career Services provides current Aztecs and Aztec alumni with many opportunities to define, develop and realize their career potential.

Counseling & Psychological Services

Counseling & Psychological Services

Counseling & Psychological Services seeks to help capitalize on the strengths, experience, leadership and diversity that student veterans and military personnel bring to our campus.  They are invested in your success at SDSU, and are here to provide support.

Student Ability Success Center

Student Ability Success Center

Student Ability Success Center (SASC) is the university office responsible for providing appropriate academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Our goal is to minimize barriers and ensure equal access for eligible students with disabilities to higher education through academic support services, technology and advocacy in order to promote their retention and graduation.

California Department of Veterans Affairs

California Department of Veterans Affairs

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6​ million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service.

1-800-952-5626
1-800-221-8998 (Outside California)

Cal Vet Fee Waiver Office
San Diego Office

Cal Vet Fee Waiver Office (San Diego)

The College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents benefit waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus. This program does not cover the expense of books, parking or room and board.

619-531-4545
1-866-653-2504 - Toll Free
[email protected]

California Association of County Veterans Service Officers

California Association of County Veterans Service Officers

The California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO) is an organization of professional veterans advocates.  In California, The County Veterans Service Officer plays a critical role in the veteran’s advocacy system and is often the initial contact in the community for veterans services.  Through the County Veterans Service Officer, the CACVSO is committed to California Counties to provide a vital and efficient system of services and advocacy to veterans, their dependents and survivors.

California State University Troops to College

California State University Troops to College

The Troops to College program focuses on meeting the needs of the nearly 20,000 military-connected students of the California State University. 

The office of Veterans Affairs collaborates with internal and external partners to advocate, advise, assist, and resource military-connected student success in the CSU.

 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.

VA carries out four specific missions to make good on that commitment.

You can find FAQs about VA benefits and services, step-by-step instructions for using VA.gov tools, and other helpful articles.

U.S. Air Force Resources

U.S. Air Force

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win - airpower anytime, anywhere. Whether full time, part time, in or out of uniform, everyone who serves plays a critical role in helping us achieve mission success.

U.S. Air Force Academy

The Air Force Academy is both a military organization and a university. Much of the Academy is set up like most other Air Force bases, particularly the 10th Air Base Wing, but the superintendent, commandant, dean of faculty and cadet wing are set up in a manner resembling a civilian university

U.S. Air Force Reserves

The mission of the Air Force Reserve is to Fly, Fight & Win … in air, space and cyberspace. Whether you’ve experienced military life before or not, you have the opportunity to serve your country, earn extra income and gain health, education and other benefits. You serve where you live without interrupting your civilian career or higher education. From Pilots and Mechanics to Healthcare and Cyber careers, part-time jobs with full-time benefits are available in the Air Force Reserve.

U.S. Coast Guard Resources

U.S. Coast Guard

Since 1790, the Coast Guard has safeguarded the American people and promoted national security, border security, and economic prosperity in a complex and evolving maritime environment. The Coast Guard saves those in peril and protects the Nation from all maritime threats

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

The United States Coast Guard Academy is a top military college granting Bachelor of Science degrees in one of nine engineering or professional majors. Graduates earn a commission as an Ensign in the Coast Guard to serve their nation.

U.S. Marines Corps Resources

U.S. Marine Corps

Comprised not of a brotherhood or sisterhood—this is a warriorhood. Marines represent the face of our Nation because they come from all parts of it, contributing different backgrounds and walks of life into the fight that defends America's way of life. Driven by an innate desire to answer our Nation's call, an unwavering commitment to emerge victorious, and a collective purpose that defines our unbreakable bond, Marines win the battles in front of them with an inner fight running through them.

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal service academy that educates and graduates leaders of exemplary character who are committed to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces. With 95 percent of the world's products transported over water, these leaders are vital to the effective operation of our merchant fleet for both commercial and military transport in peace and war. Academy graduates abide by the motto: “Acta Non Verba," or "Deeds Not Words," and are leaders that exemplify the concept of service-above-self.

U.S. Military Academy, West Point

U.S. Military Academy, West Point

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army."

U.S. Navy Resources

U.S. Navy

The sea is an incredible beast. It reaches impossible speeds, depths and distances. It cannot be beaten with the strongest fist, the sharpest knife or the fastest bullet.

In America's Navy, the mission is to recruit, train, equip, and organize to deliver combat ready Naval forces to win conflicts and wars while maintaining security and deterrence through sustained forward presence.

U.S. Naval Academy

As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Naval Academy students are midshipmen on active duty in the U.S. Navy.

They attend the academy for four years, graduating with bachelor of science degrees and commissions as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Naval Academy graduates serve at least five years in the Navy or Marine Corps.

U.S. Naval Reserve

The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war.

Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world.

Army University Access Online

Army University Access Online

The Army University is a premier learning institution preparing the best leaders in the world to prevail in Multi-Domain Operations.

The Army University integrates all of the professional military education institutions within the Army into a single educational structure modeled after many university systems across the country.

Center for Women Veterans

Center for Women Veterans

The Center for Women Veterans’ (CWV) mission is to monitor and coordinate VA’s administration of health care, benefits, services, and programs for women Veterans. We serve as an advocate for cultural transformation and to raise awareness of the responsibility to treat women Veterans with dignity and respect to #BringWomenVeteransHome2VA.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever.

Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, or are researching a historical topic that interests you.

Military Career Guide Online

Military Career Guide Online

The Today’s Military website is produced by the United States Department of Defense as a resource for young adults, parents and educators curious about military service. TodaysMilitary.com is not intended to promote any one branch of the U.S. Military.

With cooperation from the Service branches, our goal is to paint an accurate picture of what it’s like to work, live and serve in today’s Military. Interviews with active-duty service members provide genuine insight into the challenges and rewards of service. Interactive tools allow you to explore the range of military career opportunities, estimate military pay and explore the less tangible benefits of service.

Reserve Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense

Reserve Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense

The Department of Defense is America's largest government agency. With our military tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times, the department has grown and evolved with our nation. Our mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

Selective Service Registration

Selective Service Registration

Selective Service registration is required by law as the first part of a fair and equitable system that, if authorized by the President and Congress, would rapidly provide personnel to the Department of Defense while at the same time providing for an Alternative Service Program for conscientious objectors. By registering, a young man remains eligible for jobs, state-based student aid in 31 states, Federally-funded job training, and U.S. citizenship for immigrant men.

Student Veterans of America

Student Veterans of America

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders through a network of more than 1,500 on-campus chapters, Student Veterans of America ensures that student veterans and military-connected students achieve their greatest potential.