American River College

American River College is a 2-year, public university located in Sacramento, CA. Students at ARC can enroll in associate’s degree programs.

American River College Military & Veteran Support Programs

American River College offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• ARC has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP exam
• ARC is not approved for Tuition Assistance
• ARC is not a Yellow Ribbon school
• ARC is not a MyCAA approved school

Is American River College a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, ARC is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is American River College a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, ARC is not a Yellow Ribbon School. However, as a state school most of the costs of tuition are still 100% covered by the GI Bill. Please check with the school to ensure you are covered.

Does American River College offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, ARC offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are American River College’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

ARC’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are American River College’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

ARC’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from American River College

The Veterans Services Office at American River College assists students with their educational benefits, available to them from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Eligible participants include active duty veterans, retirees, reservists, and dependents of veterans. Priority registration is available to all veterans that provide a DD form 214 or military ID. ARC Veterans Services Office also evaluates military transcripts and DD form 214s for college credit.