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Veterans Resource Center

Resources

Our office is dedicated to supporting veterans from the moment they are admitted and throughout their entire college journey. We process and monitor veteran benefits, review class selections, and track academic progress to ensure that students remain eligible for their benefits. We’re here to guide veterans every step of the way.

Veterans Admissions Guide

Student Organizations

Student Veterans Organization

On-Campus

559.278.2811 

http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/ssd/

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides a wide range of academic accommodations to students with verified disabilities who have registered with the SSD office. Services for each student are determined on a case-by-case basis.

559.278.2734

http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/health/

The Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) encourages the maintenance of healthy lifestyles and provides affordable and accessible health and psychological care to all Fresno State students. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, our services include (but are not limited to): Medical Exams, Physical Therapy, Immunizations, Nutrition Counseling, Sexual Health Services, Counseling Services & Psychiatry, On-site X-Ray, Pharmacy & Laboratory.

VA “VITAL” Initiative
(Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership)

Do you want to schedule an appointment with Dr. Paul Pasion-Gonzalez?
Here is how:

  1. Students or staff may contact the Fresno VA at 559-225-6100 extension 6249 to talk directly to VITAL scheduling staff
  2. Students may email their contact information to V21FREVital@va.gov to have an appointment scheduled directly
  3. Students may walk into the Health Center and be directed to a kiosk by the front desk. A staff member will contact the student to schedule an appointment

If you are not enrolled in the VA, Paul can assist with checking for eligibility and getting you enrolled

For more information regarding the VA VITAL Program go to their website.

Off-Campus

Each year, about 200,000 service members leave the military to seek fulfilling careers in the civilian world.  ACP Mentors have helped almost 13,000 veterans tackle the move from the military to the civilian workforce!

To learn more and to apply for a Mentor, please visit ACP's website or call (212)752-0700.  Please note that you were referred by California State University, Fresno.

559.706.6270

Connects California Veterans and their families to their educational, employment compensation and pension claims, healthcare, housing, and state benefits.

559.445.6744

The Employment Development Department (EDD) assists veterans and their eligible spouses to maximize their employment and training opportunities. Veterans are entitled to many resources designed to help in their search for employment.

559.600.5436

Fresno County Veterans Services provide a vital and efficient system of services to veterans, their dependents, survivors and partners who lose a son or daughter in military service. These services consist of filing accurate claims in obtaining benefits/entitlements from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DOD), state and local programs. We are dedicated in providing these services in a professional and respectful manner.

559.487.5660

Offers transitional counseling for combat veterans for the entire Central Valley. Individual and family counseling for veteran men and women.

844.OHD.VETS (844.643.8387)

Non-profit organization comprised of volunteers representing retired and former military and great Americans, who proudly support our Nation’s Heroes: Veterans, Gold Star Families, First Responders and Correctional Officers.  Our mission is to improve the lives of our warriors and their families, by helping them to accomplish their dreams, that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to accomplish because of their disabilities or experiences.

http://www.ourheroesdreams.org/

559.255.8838
Crisis 559.486.VETS

Offers assistance and case management to veterans in need. Services we provide include transportation assistance, haircut and clothing vouchers, snacks, computer access for job searches,  place to network with other veterans, educational classes, and housing counseling and assistance.

559.225.6100

VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS), located in Fresno, California, is part of VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN21), which includes facilities in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. VACCHCS is a 57-bed acute care, general medical and surgical center with state of the art primary, secondary and tertiary care in major diagnostic, and treatment specializations. In addition, a 54-bed Community Living Center (CLC) is located on campus and provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.

Great resource tool for Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors.   The site also has many other guides that may be beneficial to our Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors. Click here for your VA Welcome Kit. 

Military Credit

Request official score reports for College Board exam(s) credit here: www.collegeboard.org 

Order an official copy of your JST here: https://jst.doded.mil/official.html.  Fresno State is one of the institutions who accepts electronic copies. 

Official CCAF Transcript Request

Order an official copy of your CCAF here: here: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/Display/Article/803247/ 

Information Links

California’s Website designed for California Veterans. There is much information on this site relating to benefits, programs and pending legislation.

https://www.calvet.ca.gov/

To apply for your educational benefits, eBenefits, my healthy vet, and to transfer benefits to your dependents.

GI Bill® Website

Ascertain your eligibility under the various assistance programs. Also, veterans may verify enrollment every month online using WAVE, or by telephone you may call (877) 823-2378.

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

The nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization.

American Legion

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