The Veterans Benefits Office welcomes you to Modesto Junior College. Our role is to assist and support veterans and qualified dependents in accessing veterans educational benefits, such as the GI Bill®, as well as other programs and resources. 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.
The Modesto Junior College Veterans Resource Center is located on the East Campus in the Student Center, Room 2. We strive to meet veteran students wherever they are in their transition from military to college life and assist by providing an inclusive community of those who understand the culture of military service. Services include:
Students registered with the Veterans Resource Center are eligible for Level 1 priority registration at Modesto Junior College. To receive a priority registration date, a student must provide a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form to the Veterans Resource Center via email or in person. If a student is actively serving, we will accept a copy of their Common Access Card (CAC) for the purpose of receiving priority registration. In addition to this, students must also complete the following matriculation steps:
If you are using your VA education benefits, it is recommended that you meet with the Veterans Counselor to receive an approved Educational Plan. Kayla Locke is the academic counselors for veterans. Before any classes can be certified and benefits paid, please make an appointment with the Veterans Counselor by calling 209-575-6670.
Non-Resident fees are NOT covered by your VA education benefits.
Students who are members of the Armed Forces of the United States domiciled or stationed in California will submit their military identification card.
A student who is a natural or adopted child, stepchild, or spouse and who is a dependent of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States domiciled or stationed in California on active duty will submit their military dependent identification card.
A member of the armed forces of the United States stationed in California on active duty for more than one year immediately prior to being discharged will need to submit the Form DD 214 listing California as the separation station for a one year exception within two years of separation.
Under the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act, students who are “covered individuals” are exempt from non-resident tuition. Generally, if you are a veteran eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty (MGIB-AD) or Post-9/11 GI Bill®, who resides in California and enrolls in the community college from a period of active duty of 90 days or more, you may submit the following documentation to be exempt from nonresident tuition:
Certificate of Eligibility showing you are eligible for Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty (MGIB-AD) or Post-9/11 GI Bill® education benefit programs (Chapters 30 or 33, respectively).
You may obtain a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility online at: www.ebenefits.va.gov.
Please note that: the student must be physically present in California to be eligible for this exemption.
To apply for AB13 (VACA) California Non-resident Tuition Exemption for Eligible Veterans & Dependents you must:
Modesto Junior College offers no cost, one-on-one appointments with mental health providers. Students are eligible for up to 6 sessions per semester.
To make an appointment with a mental health provider or for general questions, please contact Health Services by phone at (209) 575-6038 or email at mjchealthservices@mjc.edu.
Modesto Junior College students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare: the virtual health and well-being platform from TimelyMD, designed for college students. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare services. Students have access to TimelyCare services 365 days a year. That means you have access during breaks, after-hours, and any time you need support!
Veterans are encouraged to leverage their military training into transfer work credits to help them finish their academic program in the shortest amount of time. Credit for Prior Learning can be petitioned for experiences that may qualify to meet program requirements. The first step is to obtain your Joint Service Transcript (JST), credential, certification, etc. Provide this information during your meeting with the Veterans Counselor. Your counselor can look at your documentation and guide you in the CPL process. Please visit the Credit for Prior Learning web page for the rules and regulations around this credit option.
The VA requires students who are using veteran education benefits to request transcripts from previous institutions to be sent to the Admissions and Records office at Modesto Junior College. Once the transcripts have arrived, you need to file a Transfer Work Request after meeting with your counselor to have your transcript evaluated for potential credit.
MJC is committed to transforming lives! We do this through educational programs and services informed by the latest approaches to teaching and learning. MJC is a dynamic, innovative environment meeting needs of the ever-changing populations of our regional community.
We invite you to join us in a partnership for your success! Our role in the partnership is to thoughtfully and meaningfully integrate the RP Group research findings related to the Six Success Factors of Student Achievement.
Directed-students have a goal and know how to achieve it
Focused-students stay on track—keeping their eyes on the prize
Connected-students feel somebody wants and helps them to succeed
Engaged-students actively participate in class and extracurricular activities
Nurtured-students feel like they are part of the college community
Valued-students’ skills, talents, abilities and experiences are recognized; they have opportunities to contribute on campus and feel their contributions are appreciated
The Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-407) was signed into law on December 31, 2018. This law has five sections pertinent to the administration of Veterans' educational or training benefits with two of the provisions directly affecting schools. The first of these provisions will be implemented in August.
Beginning on August 1, 2019, educational institutions must have a policy in place allowing G.I. Bill® and VR&E beneficiaries (Chapter 33 and Chapter 31 beneficiaries) to attend a course of education or training for up to 90 days from the date the beneficiary provides a certificate of eligibility, or valid VAF 28-1905. This allows a student to attend the course until VA provides payment to the institution. The educational institution must also have a policy to not impose a penalty, or require the beneficiary to borrow additional funds to cover tuition and fees due to late payments from VA. Section 103 requires a State Approving Agency (SAA), or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when acting in the role of the SAA, to disapprove certain courses of education. VA can grant a waiver to these requirements.
‘‘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."
