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Veterans Resource Center
Fall Chapter 33 Notice
*IMPORTANT*
IN-PERSON Classes – Post 9/11 GI Bill (aka Forever GI Bill) Chapter 33Â students are required to enroll in one in-person course for Summer and Fall terms in order to receive full BAH. Â H.R. 5545: Remote Act providing Chapter 33 students to receive full BAH for taking all online courses EXPIRES on June 1, 2022. Â The VRC staff will post updates if Congress passes a law to extend this provision.Â
Monday, November 21, 2022 – Spring 2023 Priority Registration Date for Veteran, Active-duty, Reservists and National Guard
Important Information Regarding the Veterans Resource Center Upcoming Hours of Operation:
Remote-only services on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Closed for Winter Break starting on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Return for remote-only services on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
We will return for in-person services on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Solano Community College the 1st Purple Heart Community College on the West Coast
Since 1964, Solano Community College has been assisting student Veterans and their dependents with pursuing their educational goals who are using their VA Education Benefits. As a commitment to the Veteran & Active-duty community, Solano Community College established the Veterans Resource Center and began offering courses at Travis Air Force base in 1975. In 2019, Solano Community College was honored to be named the 1st Purple Heart College on the West Coast.
The Veterans Resource Center works to provide comprehensive resources to Veterans, Military and dependents to aid in their overall success as a Solano Community College student. The VRC staff assists students with requirements for using their GI Bill®, Tuition Assistance, MyCAA and Cal Vet Fee Waiver.
Our mission is to create a welcoming, inclusive environment that honors the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives of our Veteran, Military and dependent students.
Veterans Resource Center is a 3,000 square foot space for Veterans, Military and dependents students to enjoy while attending Solano Community College.
Individual & Group Study Area
Private Outdoor Patio
Breakroom with free food and drinks
On-Campus Events
Recreation Room (w/TV)
Computer Lab (free printing)
Serenity Room
20 – TI-84 Plus CE Enhanced Graphing Calculators available for checkout for the semester
Hours of Operation
IMPORTANT CHANGE OF HOURS
July 10 – 14, 2023
Due to VA Training Conference
Spring 2024 Priority Registration for Veterans and Active-Duty Members
Monday, November 13, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM
(Contact the Veteran Resource Center to verify eligibility)
Additional In-Person Days:
- April 25th
- May 2ndÂ
- May 23rd
CLOSED Dates
June 19, 2024 (Campus Wide)
June 27, 2024 (VRC only)
July 4, 2024 (Campus Wide)
July 5, 2024 (VRC only)
July 18 – 19, 2024 (VRC only)
Change in Service Hours Dates and Times
July 15 – 17, 2024 the VRC will be closed between 12:30 – 1:30
CLOSED Dates
TBD
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Change in Service Hours Dates and Times
TBD
Temporary change of hours
General Office Information
*Green star indicated above is the only entrance to the VRC*
Click the image above for a map of the full campus
Building 2700, Room 2750
4000 Suisun Valley Road
Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone Number:Â 707-864-7105Â
Email address:Â Veterans@solano.edu
Fax Number:Â 707-646-2092
Solano Community College is an approved educational institution by the CA Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau for Private and Vocational Education, under Title 38, United States Code and Department of Defense.Â
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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill