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Support for Our Student Veterans

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Two Military Friendly School badges for 2025–2026. The left badge reads ‘Military Friendly Top 10 School 25–26 Gold’ with a gold and navy ‘MF’ logo. The right badge reads ‘Military Friendly Spouse School 25–26’ with a red, white, and blue ‘MF’ logo. Both have circular navy borders with white text.
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Group of firefighters, community members, and a service dog pose indoors beneath an American flag during a veterans’ outreach event.
Four people wearing matching green shirts with a paw print logo stand arm-in-arm outdoors, one holding a small U.S. flag.
People painting American flag–themed canvases at a lively art workshop surrounded by colorful wall art.
Large group of friends posing at a bowling alley with lanes and pins in the background.
Eight smiling people, some in green shirts with a paw print logo, standing together in front of a flag display and vehicles at a public gathering.
Fifteen people holding handmade wooden signs with inspirational quotes and colorful designs at a craft workshop.
Seven men on a dock, one holding a freshly caught fish, with a marina and orca sculpture in the background.
Two graduates in red caps and gowns holding diplomas, standing with two faculty members in black academic regalia, smiling at the camera.
Large group sitting on a grassy park lawn with a dog in the front row during an outdoor social gathering.
Twelve people posing with motorcyclists and a bike displaying a memorial tribute sign at a public event.
Four people posing indoors at a ceremony, with two wearing medals, one in a suit, one in a white polo, one in a maroon t-shirt, and a smiling young boy in front wearing a medal.
Group of professionals standing indoors at a conference, smiling for a group photo.
Four graduates in red caps and gowns with sunglasses, wearing medals and cords, smiling outdoors.
Group of sixteen people outdoors, smiling and posing together, some wearing sunglasses and hats, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Three women standing together indoors, smiling in front of a black curtain with gold letter banners reading “Cheers” with framed photos on tables behind them.
Group of people indoors, with three in matching navy polo shirts talking to a man in a suit, while others listen in the background.
People wearing aprons gathered around a workbench in a creative studio with paint supplies, listening to an instructor.
Outdoor ceremony with a man in a suit speaking at a podium, audience members seated, uniformed military personnel standing in formation, and a white cross with a photo in the foreground.
Group of nine people posing indoors in front of military service flags, some wearing medals and cords, standing near a podium and balloon decorations.
Eleven people standing on stage holding certificates, wearing medals and cords, with military service flags in the background and a helmet on a rifle in the foreground.
Group of law enforcement officers, students, and community members pose during an outreach event.
Five people in matching black polo shirts and khaki or black pants standing in a line indoors, each holding symbolic military items including a rifle, helmet, boots, dog tags, and a small American flag.
Five people, including community leaders, stand together smiling outdoors in front of a Starbucks and colorful mural.

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 Coordinator, 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
veteranservices@hartnell.edu
831-755-6909
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. 

Financial Aid

Support for paying for college.

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Admissions & Records

Support for starting to completing at Hartnell College

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