Veterans Program

COCC's Veterans Program aims to support you by providing tailored services to meet your needs as a student veteran. The Veterans Program will connect you to College, community and VA resources; connect you with fellow students; and will offer specific programming and events. Whether you are a new, returning or continuing student, the Veterans Program is here to help.

 

Oregon Veteran Affairs Representative giving out information on educational benefits


Student Support and Connection

 

Army representative informing students about the Army Reserves at the Veterans Services Fair

OUTREACH

Connect with our dedicated staff to discover COCC and community resources for veterans.

Meet the Team

Student picking up a brochure about health benefits from Dept. of Veterans Affairs

PEER ADVISING

Connect with other student veterans on campus to learn more about life at COCC.

Become a Peer Adviser

Veterans Club walking through upper campus of COCC Bend Campus

VETERANS CLUB

The Veterans Club empowers students through advocacy, connection and personal growth.

Make Connections


Peer Advisors for Veteran Education


Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) is a peer support program that connects incoming student veterans on college campuses with student veterans who are trained as Peer Advisors who can help them navigate college life, address challenges they may face, refer them to appropriate resources on and off-campus, and provide ongoing support. PAVE builds on the camaraderie veterans experience in the military to create a sense of community and connectedness that contributes to academic and personal success.


Community Partnerships

 

Bonnie Jordan chatting with a student in the Veterans Resource Center

SERVICES THURSDAY

Meet with a Deschutes County Veterans representative to access specialized services.

Veterans Center Support

Student Veteran speaking at a podium in front of an audience

RECOLLECTING HISTORY

Explore firsthand narratives that honor and preserve the experiences of veterans.

Veterans History Project

Veterans Club meeting in Coats Campus Center

VETERANS WELL-BEING

Empower local veterans through community connection to support mental health and well-being.

Together With Veterans