Active Duty Military

The ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Veterans Resource Center is here to assist you in reaching your educational goals. Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Note:ÌýProspective active duty seeking to use TA should speak with their ESO or Counselor within their military serviceÌýpriorÌýto enrolling.

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Steps to Taking Courses at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ

  1. Apply to Admissions:ÌýThis is a two-step process. You will be guided toÌýcreate a username and password for the California Community College District. Complete information there and this will lead to a secondary application to MoorparkÌýCollege.Ìý
  2. Check yourÌýemail:ÌýYou will receive an email from MoorparkÌýCollege which can take 24 to 48 hoursÌýto receive. This email will provide instructions for you to follow.
  3. Set up student portal:ÌýThe email from MoorparkÌýCollege has a link to a wizard that will help you to set up your student portal. Make sure to write down your username which will be assigned to you from the district. You will create your own password.
  4. Attend online orientation:ÌýThis is to be accessed through your My Success tab in your student portal. Click on the Orientation link. You will need to successfully answer all questions. The information to these questions can be found by reading the content of the page as well as watching videos.
  5. Obtain transcripts:ÌýPull yourÌýÌýto validate your military occupational experience. If you attended any other colleges, please obtain yourÌýunofficial college transcripts and bring themÌýwith you to your counseling appointment.
  6. Make an appointment:ÌýSteps 1-5 need to be completed before scheduling an appointment. For an appointment with a Veterans Resource Center CounselorÌýcall (805) 553-4106.

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Paying for College

Here are a few guidelines to help you cover the cost of attending ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ:

  • Apply for free money to pay for tuition as well as offset the cost of books through theÌý).
  • Tuition Assistance (TA): Speak with your command to determine whether you are eligible for TA. You may also useÌýÌýto make an informed decision regarding colleges.
  • If you are eligible for TA also speak with your Education Service Officer (ESO) for further guidance.
  • ÌýThe net price calculator is a tool for students and parents to use to get an estimate of what it may cost to attend MoorparkÌýCollege each year. The "net price" (cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships) is the amount students and/or their families will have to cover with work, savings, and/or loans.
  • For further assistance with financial please call the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Financial Aid Office at (805) 378-1462.

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Residency

If you applied and received an email stating you are not a California resident but you are here on orders, please do the following:

  1. Obtain an electronic copy of your orders which state you are stationed in California.
  2. Contact the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Admissions and Records Office at (805) 378-1429, follow the instructions that they provide.

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Books

To find books required for your classes, please have your class schedule and visit ourÌýÌýYou can also use theÌýInternational Standard Book Number (ISBN)Ìýfor the textbooks required for your classes to search elsewhere online. You will find the ISBN on our bookstore site for the books your instructor requires.

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If you are deployed while attending college...

You can apply for military withdrawal at the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Admissions and Records Office.ÌýÌý

  • Students requesting military withdrawal must present a written request for withdrawal and military orders verifying the dates and location of military assignment compelling withdrawal from classes to Admissions & Records.Ìý

  • Military withdrawal may be requested at any time uponÌýyourÌýreturn to college.Ìý

  • Military withdrawalsÌýwillÌýnot be counted as one of the three enrollment attempts allowed to achieve a passing grade, or in the calculation of academic progress for the determination of academic standing.

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