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Sonoran Desert Institute is Proud to Support Our Veterans.

We understand the unique needs of our military-connected students, and it is our mission to help you reach your goals. There are support systems to help veterans succeed, both in coursework and daily life. Learn more about the support available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and the programs and resources offered to military veterans within your state.

KNOW YOUR BENEFITS

As a military-connected student, you may have benefits available to advance your education and skills. Visit the Department of Veteran Affairs website to learn about and apply for your VA Education Benefits. If you are not sure which education and training benefits are best for you, we encourage you to review the GI Bill® Comparison Tool.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS UTILIZING VA EDUCATION BENEFITS

Students must be pursuing a degree or certificate granting credential to be eligible for VA education benefits. Veterans must notify their Student Success Coach when any of the following occurs:
  • Dropping or adding course(s)
  • Withdrawing from course(s)
  • Interruption of regular class attendance
VA education benefits are payable for courses that are completed as part of the veteran’s program. VA educational benefits are not payable for:
  • Courses not attended regularly
  • Repeating a course for which a passing grade was received
  • Courses taken on an audit basis
  • Courses for which transfer credit is awarded

CONTACT THE VA

SDI falls under the jurisdiction of the VA Regional Processing Office located in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

VA Regional Processing Office
P.O. Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
Phone: (888) 442-4551, Fax: (918) 781-7863
Call between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Central Time, Monday-Friday
Automated Verification: (877) 823-2378

Detailed education program descriptions are available on the VA’s Education Benefits page. If you feel you may be eligible for education benefits, please submit an application.

Getting Started Checklist Veterans

  1. Plan

  2. Apply

  3. Submit
      4. Submit copies of all previously attended college and military transcripts.
      Order your official military transcripts online:

  4. Check SDI student email for formal communications and further instructions.
  5. Attend Orientation.
  6. Begin Studies

SDI has given me the knowledge and resources to help me accomplish the career I was aiming for. Now I am a shotgun technician for a reputable company and I enjoy going to work every day. Thank you, SDI for making it possible.

Rodeo McCumber2023 SDI Graduate, Associate of Science in Firearms Technology

THE NEXT STEP

YOUR JOURNEY TOWARDS AN EXCITING CAREER STARTS HERE. TAKE THE FIRST STEP NOW BY LEARNING MORE ABOUT SDI.

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