Veterans and families support services
Welcome!
Active duty personnel, reservists, and dependents are welcome to utilize our Veterans Resource Center (VRC) services including academic advising, benefits counseling, and other resources, at any time. No matter if you are still on active duty, in the reserves, guard, or separating soon, the VRC is here to assist you in any way possible. We are located on the second floor of Lynnwood Hall, Room 215 one floor above Enrollment Services and one floor below the Library. Stop on by or contact us directly.
Services We Provide:
- VA Education Benefits Certification
- Veterans Resources
- Money For School
- Campus Information
- Student Veterans Association
Edmonds College Veteran Resource Staff
Angela Carranza Program Manager, VA. SCO
Email: angela.carranza@edmonds.edu | Phone: 425.640.1502
Matthew Durkee Director
Email: matthew.durkee@edmonds.edu| Phone: 425.640.1775
VA Work Study position available
If you are a qualified student veteran, we may have a VA approved work study position for you in the Veteran Resource Center for the current school year. Please inquire if you are interested.
Veterans Computer Lab
The veteran's computer lab is open for use by all student veterans and students.
VA Certification Request
For all veterans (Ch. 33), Voc Rehab (Ch. 31), spouse or dependent of a veteran (Ch. 35), and people requesting the Washington state 71 and 72 Waiver; please fill out the Quarterly form each quarter to request certification.
VA EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR POST 9/11 GI-BILL STUDENTS!
If you are using the Post-9/11 Gi Bill at Edmonds College, you must verify your enrollment at the end of each month. Failure to verify for two consecutive months will impact your Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). You will need to go to the Department of VA Education to sign up and to receive text messaging from VA. This will help to verify your enrollment status.
Also, VA Education rules mandate that we certify and verify your enrollment twice per month during the quarter. You will be certified before and after each quarter's add/drop period.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
VRC Hours of Operation:
Please submit all VA related forms and correspondence via e-mail to matthew.durkee@edmonds.edu or angela.carranza@edmonds.edu
Our work hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday by Zoom appointment.
To request an appointment please fillout the request form.
Request Appointment
Note: Hours of operation may be adjusted during breaks between quarters and during the Summer quarter. The VRC is closed on federal holidays and during all Edmonds College campus-wide closures. Please see the Contact VRC page for changes to the schedule.