Veterans Textbook Program (Jerry Arellano Veteran Resource Center Library)

Veterans Textbook Program

Program Name: Jerry Arellano Veteran Resource Center Library

Status: Active funding program

Geographic Scope: Ventura College, Ventura County, CA

Focus Areas: Textbook support for veteran students and dependents of veterans

Background: Funded by donors in Ventura County who are passionate about helping veterans excel academically. Program provides textbook stipends over an academic year (three consecutive semesters) at Ventura College. Previous recipients are eligible to receive stipends again.

Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled at Ventura College

U.S. Veteran (includes U.S. National Guard) OR Dependent of a Veteran

Enrolled in minimum of 6 units at VC

Applied for financial aid (FAFSA) and included VC in application

Maintain Good Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Award Amounts (per semester):

Full-time students (12+ units): $500/semester

¾-time students (9-11.9 units): $375/semester

Part-time students (6-8.9 units): $250/semester

Duration: Maximum of 3 consecutive semesters; funding prorated based on actual enrollment

Program Requirements:

Students must donate one purchased textbook to the Jerry Arellano Veteran Resource Center Lending Library each semester while receiving funding

Goal is to build lending library and support future VC veteran students

Textbooks must be purchased (not rented)

Students may purchase from VC Bookstore or any textbook resource

Benefits:

Improves college-going rate among veterans and dependents of veterans

Encourages full-time enrollment to maximize success opportunities

Builds shared resource library for future veterans

Contact Information:

Micsin Martinez

Email: micsin_martinez1@vcccd.edu

Phone: 805.289.6161

Ventura College Foundation

Mailing Address: 4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003

Physical Address: 71 Day Rd., Ventura, CA 93003

Phone: 805-289-6461