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.

• Dean'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
  Manager of Student Services and partnerships
  Military and Contract Education

Active Duty

Coastline's Extended Learning Division has a degree and/or certificate pathway to help Service members achieve their education and career goals. Learn more by visiting our Military Program website.

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.

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

Military Times: Best for Vets

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