Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act (REMOTE Act)
Among other things, this law extends the various COVID-19 protections for GI Bill® students from December 21, 2021, to June 1, 2022. In part, this means that students who were attending a course that was converted to online training because of COVID-19 and getting paid the resident rate may continue to train online, and will continue to receive the resident housing rate until June 1, 2022.
For more information, contact the Veteran Resource Center or call the VA Education and Training Department at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551) between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time, Monday-Friday.
Our Mission to Veterans
Porterville College honors and supports the sacrifices of those who have served in our nation’s military and is approved as an institution of higher learning for the training of veterans and dependents of veterans who are entitled to educational assistance.
To assist our veterans with their transition from the military to the classroom, Porterville College provides a Veterans Resource Center (VRC) located in the Academic Center building, room 116. The VRC is a relaxing place for student veterans to gather, meet with the veterans’ counselor, study, talk with representatives from veteran service providers, or just enjoy the camaraderie of fellow veterans on campus. In addition, the center provides a copy machine for veteran use, a study room with computers, and a lounge area to have lunch or just take a break.
Veterans are also encouraged to participate in the Student Veterans Organization (SVO). The SVO is the student club that advocates for veteran issues on campus and provides a social group setting to help veterans become successful in their adjustment to the college and civilian life. The SVO meets regularly and all veterans are encouraged to come to the meetings or join in its various activities.
The VRC is a centralized location and hub of activities for the veterans on campus. It provides a place for academic support services, camaraderie, and wellness. The services include:
Priority registration for veterans
A designated veteran’s counselor
Study room with computers
Lounge for camaraderie
Student Veterans Organization (student club)
Veterans Affairs Work Study students working as “Veterans Assistants”
Free parking passes (called Mikes passes) at initial enrollment
Earned Mikes passes for continued involvement in projects or activities
Referrals to the VA and numerous veteran service providers
Referrals to campus services based on student need
Monthly camaraderie lunches
“Learn at Lunch” workshops
End of academic year “Patriot Awards” for leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to fellow students
Community service projects and involvement
Coordination of the Porterville College Veterans Day Parade float
The mission of the Porterville College Veterans Resource Center is to provide assistance and support to veterans and their dependents as they transition from the military to the completion of their academic goals.
Providing a central location for counseling, referral, and peer-to-peer support
Fostering camaraderie with fellow veterans
Providing study space and computers for completion of class assignments
Coordinating with campus services to ensure the unique needs of veterans are met
Social networking and mentoring through participation in college and local community activities, such as the campus Student Veterans Organization
