Mendocino College Veterans Resource Center

Attention Mendocino College students! As we wrap up the semester, we want to remind everyone that all campus locations will be closed for Winter Break starting Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026, to allow our students, faculty, and staff time to rest and recharge. This closure includes all administrative offices and student services. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus and ready for the new year when we reopen in 2026.

We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and happy holiday break!

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 or DEA) students: Please log in to your VA.gov profile (https://www.va.gov/sign-in) to make sure your personal contact information is up to date by December 31, 2025.

You can update your contact information using Ask VA (https://www.va.gov/contact-us/ask-va/introduction) or by calling the Education Call Center at 888-442-4551, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

Holidays feeling heavy? Support is always here. 💙

Call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care and help is available 24/7.

The Library will have limited hours from 10 am - 2 pm on 12/15 & 12/16, we will be open for returns only. We will be closed 12/17-1/9. Early pick up for Spring 2026 will start Monday 1/12.

🎓 Need help with your 26/27 MCF Scholarship Application? We’ve got you covered!

Join the Mendocino College Foundation Scholarship Workshops and get support with:
✨ Uploading transcripts
✍️ Crafting strong written responses
📄 Navigating the full application process

📅 Every Friday | January 9 – February 27
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM OR 2:30–3:30 PM
💻 Held on Zoom

Can’t make these times? No problem! One-on-one meetings are available by appointment.

📧 [email protected]

📞 707-467-1018

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your application and invest in your future!

Create a new email? Change your number? Move recently?

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 or DEA) students – make sure we can reach you! Log in to your VA.gov profile (https://www.va.gov/sign-in) to make sure that your personal contact information is up to date.

You can update your contact information using Ask VA (https://www.va.gov/contact-us/ask-va/introduction) or by calling the Education Call Center 888-442-4551, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

Happy Holidays! Enjoy your break! We look forward to seeing you next year!

Spring classes at Mendocino College begin January 20, 2026—now is the time to get registered.

Taking 15 credits per semester can help you stay on track, graduate on time, and move confidently toward your goals.

📚 15 to Finish
Plan smart. Finish strong.
👉 Register today.
www.mendocino.edu/register

🎉 Scholarship season is here! 🎉
Incoming or current Mendocino College students - don’t miss your chance to apply for over $200,000 in scholarship funds!
Open enrollment runs Dec 2, 2025 – Mar 1, 2026.
Apply today at mendocino.academicworks.com ✨

Make sure your contact information is up-to-date to continue receiving timely notifications about your education benefits.

It's quick and easy to update your information:

1. AskVA - https://www.va.gov/contact-us/ask-va/introduction
2. Call the Education Call Center - 1-888-442-4551 (TTY: 711)
*If you live outside of the U.S., call us at 1-918-781-5678.

By keeping your contact information current, you'll ensure you receive important communications regarding your education benefits, including payment updates, new programs, and more. 🎯

https://www.va.gov/resources/gi-bill-enrollment-verification-faqs/ -do-i-update-my-contact-inf

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