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Veterans Resource Center

Welcome to the Veterans Resource Center

The mission of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is to support, empower and assist military and veteran students through military-connected transitional challenges, increase student veteran retention and completion, foster the development of skills needed to succeed in their educational goals and to train faculty and staff with an awareness of military culture and how to support veterans on campus. The VRC and Veterans Club serve all enrolled student veterans, service members and their dependents, regardless of discharge status.

Getting Started at the ELAC VRC

  1. Apply to ELAC
  2. Apply for VA Education benefits 
  3. Meet with a Veteran Counselor at our VRC
  4. Enroll into Classes
  5. Certify Classes (Link to Certify HERE) 

 

Services We Provide at the VRC

  • Certification for VA Education Benefits
  • Counseling Services
  • Diversabilities Support Program & Services 
  • Equipment Loan Program (Laptop, Calculators, and more)
  • Referrals for Veteran Community Resources 
  • Veteran Peer Advisor Program 
  • Free Coffee for Veterans! 

These services are available to all our student veterans who are registered with DSP&S at ELAC.

Assistance and services provided to all enrolled veterans, service members, and dependents, regardless of discharge, and whether or not VA educational benefits are being used.

Due to the "Stay at Home" statewide directive, services will only be available via LiveChat and Email through the ConexEd portal. To connect with one of our VRC Staff members click here:

VRC LIVE CHAT

To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call the Veterans Resource Center at (323) 415-5052.

Contact Us

Office Hours and Location

Building D7-A (campus map)

Spring & Fall:
Mon - Thu: 9am - 5pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm​

Summer & Winter Hours: 
Mon - Thu: 9am - 5pm
Fri: 8am - 2pm

Please click here to be connected to a Virtual Tutor: VRC TUTORING

Contact

323-415-5052
veteranservices@elac.edu 

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