Military & Veterans

Military & Veterans

Serving the Military for more than 40 years, Coastline is dedicated to serving the unique and mobile lifestyle of our military students, families, and veterans.

Programs and Populations

Branch-specific information for active duty students, Vetrans, and family members.

Academic Planning

Learn more about the Official Education Plan, an evaluation of military and college credit towards a degree.

Support and Services

Guidance with degree and certificate programs focused on real-time education to help you achieve a sense of balance.

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Director's Welcome Message
Welcome!

At Coastline College, student success is at the core of our mission. Coastline College's Military and Contract Education Department has been serving active duty service members, veterans, and their families for more than 40 years.

Today's students strive for life-family balance while maintaining personal responsibilities, education, and a fulfilling career. The Coastline degree and certificate programs offered through the Military and Contract Education Department focus on real-time education to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.

Coastline College:
- is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- awards up to 40 units of credit for military training/experience and/or non-traditional coursework
- offers 8-week online courses in five sessions per academic year
- has a team dedicated to providing students with resources and support
Coastline is proud to hold a Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding and multiple contracts with Corporations across the country. These partnerships represent our dedication to each student, and we are here to assist you in achieving your education and career goals. Please do not hesitate to contact me. We look forward to having you be a part of the Coastline community.

Sincerely,

Araba Mensah, M.S
Director
Military and Contract Education

Coastline - An Outstanding Choice

At Coastline College, student success is at the core of our mission. Our Extended Learning Division has been serving active duty service members, veterans, and their families for more than 40 years.

Today's students strive for a balanced life - family and personal responsibilities, education and a fulfilling career. Coastline's Extended Learning Division degree and certificate programs focus on real-time education to help students achieve a sense of balance.

Coastline College:

is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
offers 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week online courses are available throughout the year.
has a team dedicated to providing students with support and resources.
awards up to 40 units of credit for military training/experience and/or non-traditional coursework.
operates National Test Centers administering exams for non-traditional course credit.

A History of Innovative Learning

A pioneer in nontraditional education, Coastline College opened in 1976 as the first campus-free college in the United States - distributing learning opportunities throughout our communities in Orange County, California. Many years before the Internet, Coastline introduced Distance Learning via television. Over the years, the "college without walls" added three brick-and-mortar campuses - in Newport Beach, Westminster, and Garden Grove - and increased its distance learning offerings with hybrid and online classes.

Military Times: Best for Vets

Coastline was chosen again as a Best for Vets College by the Military Times. Coastline's Military Programs Department has been named a Military Friendly School and a Best for Vets School annually for almost a decade.

What Our Students are Saying

"I'm writing as I reflect on my experience taking distance learning courses with Coastline College... grateful for the impact it has had on my future and passions. While serving with 1/3 Marines in Kunar Province in Afghanistan, I was able to complete correspondence courses in psychology and biology... These courses were not only convenient and flexible, but they also allowed me to continue my education and pursue my passion for learning even in the midst of a combat deployment." -Tyler, Coastline Graduate

Online Learning Preparation

Are you new to distance learning? Please visit the California Community Colleges Online Learning Preparation Resources to help you prepare to take online classes.