Welcome to Veterans Counseling
Our staff can connect you with our veterans counselors through Zoom video appointments (preferred method) and via traditional phone calls. We are committed to serving veterans and their dependents who are new to college or returning to continue their education.
Connect with Veterans Counseling Services
This is the busy period and appointments can fill up fast, so we have a couple of options for speaking with a counselor.
Currently Enrolled Students, Try This First
EXISTING STUDENTS – SCHEDULE ONLINE VETERANS COUNSELING APPOINTMENT
If you are a prospective student without a SURF ID number OR if the online scheduling system does not recognize your SURF ID, please call us to schedule an appointment at 760.795.6750.
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Steps for New VMA Students
If you are a new prospective Veteran, Active Duty, or Military-Affiliated (VMA) student, our Military and Veterans Services Center has created a quick-start guide and a checklist to download that will give you step-by-step instructions to get you ready for your academic journey.
Additional Educational, Career, and Counseling Resources for Veterans
We have a growing list of education, career, and counseling resources for veterans available in North County, the state, and Federal levels. It's broken up into helpful categories, so click here and take a look.
Email Advising
Have a quick question? Email with one of our counseling specialists at onlineadvisor@miracosta.edu. You can expect a response within 24-48 hours.
Note: Due to FERPA, email advising is restricted from sharing transcript review/evaluations and searching personal data.
