Welcome to Spring 2022!
Desiree A. Campos Marquez currently serves as the Manager of the Mt. SAC Veterans Resource Center. Mrs. Marquez is a proud military family member and has worked professionally with VA educational benefits for over ten years. She is considered a statewide expert in scholarship compliance and Title 38 regulatory issues. She is an alumni of the University of Southern California (USC) where she triple majored as an undergrad and later earned a Master's degree in Education. Spring 2022 marks Desiree's 21st year as a student affairs professional and her 16th year at Mt. SAC.
The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) team and I welcome you to the spring 2022 semester! We are eager to assist you as you continue your educational journey with us and hope that your time at Mt. SAC will be a rewarding experience. The Mt. SAC VRC prides itself on serving our military-connected students with premier service and holistic wrap-around programming to ensure you receive the support and guidance you deserve as a student at Mt. SAC.
Below are a few reminders from the VRC Team as you begin your semester:
- The VRC Team is offering in-person assistance and programs throughout the spring semester.
- VRC Weekly Newsletters are released at the start of each week and contain event reminders, helpful hints from the VRC Team, and more!
- Ask tons of questions...if we do not know the answer, we will help you track down the answer!
- Check your Mt. SAC student email every day! Your professors and support network will communicate via email so it is important you check this daily.
I encourage you to take advantage of the amazing support network we have to assist you. From our outstanding VRC Counselors who can assist with academic, transfer and personal counseling resources, to our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarship Program liaisons, to our ACCESS and VA representatives, I assure you the Mt. SAC VRC Team is dedicated to providing you quality service and guidance throughout, and beyond, your time at Mt. SAC.
Good luck this semester!
Desiree A. Campos Marquez
VRC Manager
Introducing our Spring 2022 Mt. SAC VRC PEER MENTORS!
Ashley Cooper, Navy Veteran
Gloria Serrano, Air Force Veteran
Jose Hernandez, Navy Veteran
Jovanni Tutor, Military Dependent
Raul Garcia, Army Veteran
Richard Cue, Air Force Veteran
Sergio Flores, Air Force Veteran
VRC Peer Mentors are available daily in the Mt. SAC VRC to assist military-connected students with transitioning to the academic environment, expanding knowledge of available campus resources, and to build camaraderie in the center.
HEERF Student Emergency Funds
Through the Mt. SAC Education Emergency Relief Fund Emergency Grant application, students may request a financial aid grant due to an exceptional need as long as it is related to any component of the following:
- Any component in your cost of attendance/re-enrollment needs; or
- For emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.
Approval and Awarding Process Details:
- The HEERF Committee will review the application and if approved, will inform the Financial Aid Office to award and disburse grant funds.
- Funds will be awarded and disbursed to the student's account on a weekly basis.
- Student's can view their account on #27 of the "Student Tab", under "Self-Service" links, via the Mt. SAC student portal.
- Refunds are released by the College every Monday and take 5-10 days (on average) to reach the student’s preferred refund preference.
VRC Spring Welcome Back Event
Join the Mt. SAC VRC TEAM in the 9E Quad on Thursday, MARCH 3rd from 1pm to 3pm for our Spring Welcome Back Event!
Learn about Services & Resources available through the Veterans Resource Center!
- Pick Up Free Lunch
- Pick Up Free School Supplies
- Meet your Academic Counselor
- Meet you Certifying Official
- Meet the VRC Peer Mentor Team
- Free VRC SWAG
For more information, or if you are in need of reasonable disability accommodations, contact Jazmin Vargas at verterans@mtsac.edu or call 909) 274-4520.
Laptop/HOtspot Loans for SPRING 2022-Request Now!
Are you in need of a FREE laptop or Hotspot for your Spring courses? Requests for Spring technology are now open! Students who are in need of a laptop and/or hotspot may submit a request here.
Students requesting a laptop or internet (hotspot) for Mt. SAC course use must be registered for the Spring 2022 term. Please complete the following form to submit your request. If eligible you will be contacted to select a pick-up appointment. You will be updated via email or phone. Note: Equipment supplies are limited and are not guaranteed. While you are waiting for verification and appointment instructions, please visit the Learning Lab for immediate access to computer usage in Building 6.
For questions or comments please email: laptoploans@mtsac.edu
It's Not Too Late to Apply for Financial Aid!
FAFSA Drop-in Hours
Every Monday
Mt. SAC VRC, Bldg. 9E
2pm-4pm
NOTE: We are also available to assist you with completing your current year application.
Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
To support the vaccination requirement of on-campus students as well as public health guidance, Mt. San Antonio College is partnering with Fulgent and Los Angeles County Public Health to provide free COVID-19 vaccination clinics through March 30. Appointments can be made through the Fulgent website at vaccine.fulgentgenetics.com. The clinics are held south of the Mountie Café (Building 8).
Special Start of Spring Clinics
- Tuesday, February 22, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Thursday, February 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday Clinics
- Wednesday, February 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pediatric doses for children 5-17 require an appointment, a parent/guardian to be present and evidence of age.
Booster shots are available for anyone 12 years and older. These booster doses can be taken 5 months after the second dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 2 months after a Johnson & Johnson dose. Individuals can choose which vaccine to receive as a booster dose.
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. They are also free, regardless of insurance and immigration status. Individuals just need to bring proof of age, using any official document that shows their name and date of birth, such as a California ID, Medicare card, passport from any country, birth certificate, membership card, or immunization record.
Watch VA Claims 101
If you have an illness or condition related to in-service exposure, you may be eligible for disability compensation. VA is now processing service-connected disability claims for six new presumptive conditions related to exposure to hazardous materials and and encourages Veterans who were previously denied to file a claim.
VA Health and Benefits App
VA Health and Benefits App: The official VA: Health and Benefits mobile app helps Veterans manage their VA health care and benefits from their mobile device.
App features include:
- Claims: View claim status, submit additional evidence
- Appointments: View or cancel VA health appointments, easily add existing appointments to calendar
- Messages: Communicate privately with VA health care team.
- Letters: Download common VA letters and documents
- Profile: Check disability rating, update contact information, update direct deposit information
- VA Vaccine Records: Review COVID-19 and other VA vaccine records
- Facility Locator: Find nearby VA facilities and services
- VA Crisis Line: Quickly access the VA Crisis Line
Post-9/11 students at Mt. SAC now required to verify enrollment monthly
Are you a Post-9/11 GI Bill® student who relies on Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments while enrolled in school? If so, you need to know about the new monthly Enrollment Verification requirement for the 2021-2022 school year.
Monthly verification will be required for Post-9/11 GI Bill students receiving MHA and/or kicker payments and attending Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) for terms that start on or after Dec. 17, 2021. This new requirement is designed to protect GI Bill entitlement and reduce student debts by catching changes in enrollment, which may result in overpayments. Students are required to verify their enrollment to continue receiving payments. It also extends the option to use texts to reach more GI Bill students. This is an extremely popular capability, with 88 percent of eligible students choosing text verification.
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Contact Us
Email: veterans@mtsac.edu
Website: https://www.mtsac.edu/veterans/
Phone: (909) 274-4520
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtsacvrc/