Veteran Services
The Helen Diller Center for Veterans of U.S. Military Service is standing by to support military students at Golden Gate.
Unparalleled Support for Military Students
For more than 100 years, non-profit 51ÉçÇø has been helping military students achieve their professional goals. Originally founded as a night school by the YMCA, 51ÉçÇø has a rich tradition of serving military veterans. This connection began in earnest in the early 1900s, when returning World War I veterans enrolled in the University’s law programs.
51ÉçÇø’s rich history and experience with adult learning make it a natural fit for veterans and members of the military. GGU’s modern history with the military began following an invitation to offer degree programs on Hamilton Air Force Base in Marin County, California in 1967. This program fit the needs of the military so well that, within a year, it had spread to three bases and ultimately included nearly three dozen teaching facilities and 36,000 enrollments on military bases across the United States.
The program was highly revered by students and commanders alike and offered classes designed for military schedules and motivations. Graduates of GGU programs eventually included admirals and astronauts, with students across all service branches.
Helen Diller Center for
Veterans of U.S. Military Service
The Diller Center at GGU is staffed by a team of coaches, a digital community manager, and our Veteran Ambassadors. We coordinate with university offices such as the VA Certification Office and the Office of Accessible Education, and maintain close connections with local and national Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our team members are veterans, military spouses, or military-connected, and some are students themselves.
Here’s how we support you:
Community: Our community lives mostly online. You’ll connect with other military-connected students through virtual events, social media, our newsletter, and dedicated digital spaces, wherever you live. We also bring our community together in person by facilitating immersive Campus Weeks experiences, so you can network, meet mentors, and build relationships face to face.
Coaching: Our coaching programs support you through every academic transition:
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Military Student Onboarding Coaching: From the day you’re admitted, your onboarding coach helps you move from service to school smoothly and answers your questions before they become obstacles.
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Military Student Career Coaching: Your career coach helps you translate your education and military experience into a meaningful civilian career, with personalized guidance built around your goals.
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Military Student Benefits Strategist: Book an appointment with 51ÉçÇø’s Military Student Benefits Strategist to explore how to best navigate GGU to accomplish as many of your academic aspirations as possible. We aim to meet with you and offer in-depth consulting to ensure your current educational path aligns with your entitlements.
You’re not doing this alone. Our team is here to help you make the most of your time at GGU.
Military Benefits at GGU
Tuition Benefits
51ÉçÇø is in the top 15% nationwide of colleges and universities who have committed to a large dollar grant to the Yellow Ribbon Program for our country’s Veterans to start or complete their educational goals.
Tuition benefits for qualifying veterans include:
- Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill®: Selected Reserve
- Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®: Active Duty
- Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
- Chapter 32 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Chapter 33 Post 9/11 Tuition/Fees & Yellow Ribbon Program
- Chapter 35 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance
- Active Duty Tuition Assistance
- GGU Military Family Tuition Assistance Grant Program
Additional Resources
Military Student Success Coaching
We support our veterans throughout every step of their journey at GGU. We aim to meet with you and offer in-depth consulting to ensure your current educational path aligns with your entitlements. Our Student Success Coaching team will help make sure you’re able to accomplish as many of your academic aspirations as possible.
Career Resources
GGU offers robust career services and support. We also have a dedicated career program and outreach manager at the Helen Diller Center for Veterans of US Military Service at GGU. The Office of Career Planning (OCP) supports student veterans in strategic career management. We help veterans identify their transferable skills which can be effectively marketed for civilian positions. OCP partners with veteran support services to deliver specialized programming that helps students communicate their value to employers.
Career Services Include:
- Confidential, one-on-one appointments
- Career assessments
- Resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile reviews
- Guidance in interviewing, networking and salary negotiations
- Opportunities to connect with employers
Wellness Resources
The counselors at GGU Wellness Resources know that it can take a while for the transition from military culture to civilian life to settle into place. We can help you create a plan for moving forward in the best way for you.
Personalized assistance with many wellness-related issues, including:
- Coping with stress
- Managing exam anxiety
- Difficulty sleeping
- Dealing with illnesses or accidents
- Concerns about substance use
- Managing commitments to family, relationships and school
Student Life
The Office of Student Life helps students build their co-curricular experience whether through skill and professional development or campus involvement. We also hold events to recognize the contributions of our veterans and active military students, staff, and faculty.
Office of Accessible Education
The Office of Accessible Education provides accommodations and resources to students in order to offer equal access to education. Services are tailored to meet individual student needs. Students are encouraged to meet with the disability services coordinator to discuss their needs and involvement in the disability services program.
We provide assistance with many types of disabilities, including:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Learning difficulties
- PTSD
- ADHD
- Severe depression
Law School Veterans Legal Advocacy Center
GGU Law’s Veterans Legal Advocacy Center seeks to open the profession to more of our distinguished veterans and to both create and partner with others to offer programs that serve our students and support the legal needs of the broader veterans community.
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