Education Benefits
The Irvine Valley College Veterans Services Center is dedicated to helping veterans and their families access the wide range of education benefits offered by the VA. Below is a list of the most commonly used benefits and their basic eligibility requirements. The VA is constantly changing programs and requirements, so interested students should contact the VA to get the most up to date information.
Veterans Priority Registration
Per California SB 272 & SB 361, priority registration will be granted to any current or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States who has received an honorable discharge, a general discharge, or an other than honorable discharge.
- Priority registration is not an automatic process.
- You must request for priority registration prior to the start of the registration period by submitting a copy of your DD-214 or military ID (CAC card) to the Veterans Services Center.
Veterans Resources
- American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network — Peer Support and Mentoring
- CalVet – connect with your resource for California benefits
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes —
Colleges that accept IGETC and CSU GE
| College or University | Accepts IGETC and CSU GE |
|---|---|
| Alliant International University | Yes |
| Arizona State University | Yes |
Will my courses transfer?
To Prospective Students: Transferology is an advisory tool to help you examine how the courses you may have taken from another institution may be accepted at Irvine Valley College.
Accreditation Information
Why is accreditation important?
One of the first steps any prospective student should take before enrolling in a college or university is to verify whether or not the school is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Accreditation helps determine if an institution meets or exceeds minimum standards of quality and assists students in determining acceptable institutions for enrollment. It also helps institutions determine acceptability of transfer credits and employers in determining the validity of programs of study.