Veterans Services

College of San Mateo offers instruction to veterans, service members, dependents and survivors of veterans and to other eligible persons, and is authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs to certify students’ educational programs for veterans benefits. Eligible, honorably discharged veterans are qualified for educational benefits. VA education benefits generally have time limits for use; it is dependent on the specific benefit program and date of veteran's separation from active duty. Benefits are also available to members of the active reserve who pursue approved college studies.

To initiate benefit payments, an eligible student must complete the college enrollment process and request that certification of enrollment be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information, visit the Veterans Resource & Opportunity Center (VROC) website (Building 16, Room 150, (650) 574-6675).