Veterans Services

Welcome to Shasta College Veterans Services! We are committed to providing the best services to our Veteran and Military population which includes students who have served in the United States Armed Services and their dependents.

New Opportunity Starting Fall 2026! Shasta Country Veterans Service Office Representative will now be available at the Shasta College Redding Campus on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month starting August 6, 2026. Appointments only: Call (530) 225-5616 and select option 1 and specify you would like to meet at Shasta College's Veterans Support & Success Center on the Redding campus. 

Services Available VSSC Amenities
  • Academic Counseling
  • VA Ed. Benefits Certifying Official
  • One-on-one help (Financial Aid, Admissions & Records, general questions)
  • Resource Guidance
  • Career Guidance
  • And so much more…
  • Computer Lab
  • Common Lounge (fridge, microwave, filtered water)
  • Study Room
  • Quiet Room
  • Camaraderie
  • Atmosphere 

Getting Started with VA Education Benefits & Important Forms

Check out our Veterans Services Online Orientation to learn more!

We also offer Veterans Services Student Success Orientations via in-person and Zoom; contact us to reserve an in-person or Zoom orientation!

Need Support (textbooks, food, transportation, housing, etc.)? Submit a 9LINE Form or contact our office!

For Veterans Academic Counseling

Please schedule an appointment with Veterans Counselor, Rob McCandless.

Veterans Services

Contact Info
Email veterans@shastacollege.edu
Phone (530) 242-7597
Fax (530) 395-8696
Location Redding Campus | Building 1500
Site shastacollege.edu/veteranservices
Office Hours Monday - Thursday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Important Note Veterans Services will open one hour later, at 9:00 am, on the 3rd Friday of each month.
Certifying Official (530) 242-7701

Have a Compliment, Complaint or Comment?  

We value your feedback and would love to hear from you!

If you have suggestions, concerns or want to share a positive experience with our office please complete the following:  Submit Student Feedback Form.

This form is anonymous; however, if you would like us to follow up with you please include your personal contact information. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and welcome suggestions!

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

For more information visit www.va.gov or call VA Education 1-888-442-4551.