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Building Your Support Network at GGU
At Golden Gate University, military-connected students don’t navigate higher education alone. From the Diller Center and Veteran Ambassadors to SVA, faculty, and peers, discover how a strong support network can guide your academic progress, professional development, and overall student experience.
Planning Your Academic and Career Path at GGU
Golden Gate University supports military-connected students through every stage of their academic and career journey. With guidance from the Diller Center, students receive coordinated onboarding, student success coaching, and career services designed to support degree completion and readiness for civilian career pathways.
Understanding Military and VA Education Benefits at GGU
This guide explains how military and VA education benefits may be used at Golden Gate University. It outlines common benefit types, basic eligibility considerations, enrollment certification steps, and GGU resources available to military-connected students seeking to understand their options.
Your Comprehensive Guide to Completing Your GGU Application
A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to completing your GGU application as a military-connected student. Learn how to prepare documents, navigate VA benefits, avoid delays, and access personalized support through the Diller Center from application to enrollment.
Why Setting Goals Matters for Military-Connected Students
Discover why goal setting is especially valuable for military-connected students, helping them balance school, work, and life while connecting education to future ambitions.
Student Veteran 2025 Wrapped: Things I'd Tell Another Vet Before Starting a Hybrid Program at GGU
Discover veteran-to-veteran advice for navigating Golden Gate University’s hybrid programs, with lessons learned from student veterans and support from the Diller Center.
Staying Connected with Your Student Veteran Community Over the Winter Break
Learn why staying connected with your student veteran community over winter break supports well-being, continuity, and a smoother return to campus.
How to Prepare for the Job Search Process
Learn how student veterans can prepare for the job search process by clarifying goals, translating military experience, and using career resources effectively.
5 Benefits of an End-of-Year Reflection on Your Academic Progress
Learn how an end of year academic reflection helps student veterans assess progress, overcome challenges, and prepare for continued success in college.
Mental Fitness and Resilience Strategies for the Mission Ahead
Student veterans can navigate semester stress with practical resilience strategies. Learn how to manage mental fitness, maintain focus, and thrive during busy academic periods.
Smart Money Moves for 2026: A Student Veteran's Guide to Paying for Education and Planning Ahead
Student veterans can take control of their education finances with practical strategies. Learn how to plan, budget, and discover funding opportunities to achieve academic success in 2026 and beyond.
Q&A: Top Questions Student Veterans Ask About Career Transitions (and the Real Answers)
Discover practical advice for student veterans navigating career transitions. Learn how to translate military experience, network effectively, and make confident decisions about education and employment.
How Student Veterans Can Make the Most of Online & Hybrid Learning
Student veterans bring discipline, grit, and a sense of purpose to their studies. Here's how to channel that same energy into thriving in online and hybrid learning at Golden Gate University.
Not to Miss Attractions for Vets in San Francisco
In San Francisco for campus week? Make the most of your downtime with these 10 unforgettable attractions. From historic ships to modern art and outdoor escapes, there’s a mix of culture, history, and fun that fits any mood.
5 Ways to Celebrate Veterans Day (It’s Not What You Think)
Veterans Day doesn’t have to mean parades or ceremonies. Here are five personal, low-key ways to honor your service, reconnect, and reflect. No fanfare required.
How to Stay Organized With Financial Aid Deadlines
Stay ahead of financial aid deadlines with simple strategies that keep your funding on track. Learn how student veterans can stay organized and avoid last-minute stress.
Attending Industry Conferences as a Student Veteran
Discover how student veterans can make the most of industry conferences. Learn how to network, find funding, and turn these events into real career opportunities.
How to Choose Electives That Advance Your Career Goals
Learn how to choose college electives that actually help your career. This guide breaks down how to align your interests, build real skills, and pick classes that make your resume stronger.
Why Higher Ed Needs Veterans Like You
Higher ed needs you. See how your perspective, resilience, and leadership make campuses stronger and shape the college experience for everyone.
Could the Diller Center for Veteran Students Be Your Next Big Resource?
Connect with GGU's Diller Center for Veterans. Get support with benefits, classes, careers, and community to make your college journey easier.