Del Mar College empowers student learners in our communities through comprehensive, accessible, quality education.
Mission Statement
Del Mar College provides access to quality education, workforce preparation, and lifelong learning for student and community success.
Core Values
• Learning: meeting individual needs
• Student Success: achieving full potential
• Excellence: high-quality instruction
• Integrity: honesty and transparency
• Access: open to all
• Accountability: responsibility to stakeholders
• Innovation: progressive programs and services
• Diversity: valuing differences
Guiding Principles
Quality Education
Challenge students to engage in academic and occupational programs through high-quality teaching and learning. Academic Excellence
Promote the full range of intellectual achievement from basic literacy to successful academic transfer. Academic Freedom and Responsibility
Provide the foundation for a learning environment that promotes academic excellence, independent and creative thinking, and respect for the individual. Workforce Preparation
Collaborate with business and industry partners to equip students to compete in the marketplace and to augment economic development. Student Success
Empower students inside and outside of the classroom to achieve their greatest potential. Educational Access
Provide affordable educational opportunities for all, developing responsible citizens who enhance their communities. Personal Enrichment
Foster lifelong learning, citizenship, and health and wellness through educational, cultural, and recreational pursuits.
Benefits for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Independents
http://www.delmar.edu/Veterans_Services_Benefits.aspx
Del Mar College’s programs are approved for those who wish to attend and receive benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB-AD-Chapter 30), Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR-Chapter 1606), Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP-Chapter 1607), Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP-Chapter 32), Education Assistance Test Program (Section 901), Survivors’ and Dependent’s Educational Assistance Program (DEA-Chapter 35), Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31), Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), and the National Call to Service Program. The monthly rate of payment to veterans is determined by Public Law 94-502.
Del Mar College participates in the Exemption Program for Veterans and their Dependents (The Hazlewood Act). Veterans and family members who qualify under the Hazelwood Act may have institutional tuition and fees exempted in accordance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board CH 21.NN.
Why We Are Military-Friendly
Proudly Serving Those Who Served With Pride!
Welcome to Del Mar College and THANK YOU for your dedicated service to our country! It is our pleasure to provide top-notch service to you just as you served our great country with pride and distinction. The Del Mar College Veteran Services Office has two locations for your convenience:
East Campus Harvin Center Room 174
Monday-Thursday – 0730-1700
Friday – 0730-1230
(361) 698-1250
West Campus
Coleman Center Room 106
Monday-Thursday – 0800-1630
Friday – 0800-1200
(361) 698-1876
You must apply for FAFSA prior to applying for scholarships, and have at least a cumulative high school or college GPA of 2.0 or earned a GED certificate. You will be notified in mid-July of your award status through the E-mail address you provide on the application.