Veterans Freedom Center

Apply online on the OpenCCC website, an online application system used by Evergreen Valley College and other California community colleges.  

Registration Instructions 
You can view the PDF instructions on how to register for classes through Self-Service here. 

You can view a YouTube video on how to register for classes through Self-Service here. 

New Veteran or Dependent Students: Follow the Veterans Benefits Certification Instructions Form: New Students

Please use this form as a checklist to keep record of what you have completed to receive your Educational Benefits. 

For any questions please contact our office at evcvet@evc.edu

Returning* Veteran or Dependent Students:

Follow the Veterans Benefit Certification Instructions: Returning & Continuing Students

*You are considered a returning student if you have previously attended EVC and did not re-enroll for more than 2 consecutive semesters

Please use the form above as a checklist to keep record of what you have completed to receive your Educational Benefits. 

For any questions please contact our office at evcvet@evc.edu

Continuing Veteran or Dependent Students: 

Complete Class Certification Form each semester you are taking classes at EVC and submit it in accordance with your approved Education Plan to evcvet@evc.edu.

If there are any changes in your Class Certification Form, please contact our office as soon as possible.

Please note, the VA will not pay for any courses that are not approved on your Ed Plan. 

VA Chapter Benefits

Please note: GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
The GI Bill® Comparison Tool will help you make the most of your benefits

Forever GI Bill® - Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act
Department of Veteran Affairs - Forever GI Bill®

CAL-VET: Students who qualify for CAL-VET benefits should contact the Financial Aid Office. Email: evcfa@evc.edu

1. Unit Load to Qualify for GI Bill®: See table

You can view our FAQ's by clicking here. 

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at evcvet@evc.edu with your full name and EVC student ID number. 

On-Campus

Student Health & Wellness Services

• Student Health & Wellness Services provides free and low cost services to EVC Students.
• Please visit Student Health & Wellness Services to inquire about all the services that are provided.        

Disability Support Programs (DSP)

• The mission of the Disabilities Support Program (DSP) is to enable a diverse population of students with a broad spectrum of disabilities to participate in and access all aspects of the college community. The Disabilities Support Program is committed to accessibility for all students, and ensuring that EVC DSP ​students are fully integrated, productive and assertive participants in their own educational process. Please visit DSP for more information

Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS)

• Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS) and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a state funded program established to assist low income and academically disadvantaged California residents to be successful in college.
• EOPS/CARE provides eligible students with support services such as early registration, personal and academic counseling, transfer assistance and may include grants and book assistance. Please visit EOPS for more information.      

CalWORKs

• CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child(ren) in the home. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments.  Please visit CalWORKs for more information.

Student Panty & Other Resources

• The EVC student Panty & other resources (F.R.E.S.H Market, C.A.R.E Clothing closet) are available to current EVC students.  Please visit Student Pantry & Resources for more information. 

Degrees & Certificates

• A list of EVC degrees and certificates with overview and course requirements. 

Campus Map

• EVC Campus Map

Off-Campus

San Jose Veterans Center

• San Jose Veterans Center provides the following services
• Individual and group counseling for Veterans, Service members, and their families
• Family counseling for military related issues
• Bereavement (grief) counseling
• Military sexual trauma counseling and referral
• Community outreach and education
• Substance abuse assessment and referral
• Employment referral
• Referral of other VA services

Veterans Crisis Line

• Veterans Crisis Line – The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline.

Getting Copy of DD-214

• Visit the National Veterans Foundation website for up to date information on obtaining a copy of your DD-214.

Education & Training

• A listing of handouts and forms for educational and training programs

Please use the following flow chart to determine minimum unit requirement: 

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Effective February 20th 2024, the VA will no longer pay for the Student Representation Fee ($2). 

Students using VA Educational Benefits (Ch. 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 1606) are responsible for paying this fee each term that they register classes for unless they choose to opt-out.

Here is a PDF with instructions on how to opt-out of paying the Student Representation Fee through Self-Service.