1. If you have not already done so, you need to
   • Apply to the Veterans Administration for your educational benefits.
   • Apply online at: www.gibill.va.gov and
   • Select the "Apply for GI Bill Benefits" button.
   
   
   
2. While you are there, take the time to review information about your benefits.



3. Complete the Palomar College online application at
   • www.palomar.edu.
   • Click on the “Apply for Admissions” link.
   • Make sure to write down your new Student ID Number.
   
   
   
4. Veterans Education benefits will not count against you in qualifying for Federal Financial Aid, so you need to complete the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA)
   • Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
   • OR from the Palomar web at www.palomar.edu.
     • Click on the “Financial Aid and Scholarships” link
     • Select the “FAFSA on the Web” tab.
     
     
     
5. Visit the Palomar Veterans Web
   • Go to www.palomar.edu,
   • Use the “Quick Links” drop down menu
   • Select “Veterans Services”
   • Click on Go
   • On the Veterans web page review the “Need to Know” tab
   • Click on the “Transcripts” tab and follow the instructions for getting a copy of your service education transcript.
   
   
   
6. Have official transcripts from any college you have EVER attended sent directly to the Palomar College Records Office.



7. Once you have completed all of the above, then (AND ONLY THEN), call us at 760-744-1150, ext 2173 to schedule and appointment with a Veterans Advisor.



8. When you come for the appointment, please bring the eligibility letter from the VA, your service training transcript and a “Member Copy 4” of your DD214.

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Office Location:

Veterans' Services
Palomar College
1140 West Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069-1487

(760) 744-1150, ext 2173  or 2174