The Bunker
The Bunker is a resource center and study lounge for any currently enrolled student that is military affiliated.
get in touch
Derick Santos
VETERANS BENEFITS & F.A. COUNSELOR
Financial Aid
Frost 201
413.552.2189 (Tel)
dsantos@hcc.edu
As the veterans benefits and financial aid counselor, Santos is the school-certifying official (SRO) and will process all benefits for U.S. veterans and military-affiliated students. He will also counsel prospective and returning students through the financial aid process and serve as part of the counselor on-call rotation.
As such, he splits his office hours between The Bunker veterans resource center and study lounge in Donahue 105 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday a.m.) and the Financial Aid office on the second floor of the Frost Building (Wednesday p.m., Thursday, Friday).
The area is managed by the Veterans & Military Services Counselor, and is open to all military-affiliated students. The Bunker is designated as a quiet study space. Hours during the academic year are 0830 - 1630. Accommodations for evening and weekend hours are avaiable by contacting Derick Santos.
Resource Center
Free materials from area veteran organizations are available, and regular scheduled visits from local agencies take place throughout the academic year. Also provided is information about HCC resources and departments, and a staff/faculty directory.
va work study
Student volunteers and VA Work Study positions manage the space and keep all information up-to-date. Students using VA benefits and who are at least 3/4 time are qualified for the VA Work Study Program, please contact Derik Santos.
Study Area
The Bunker is located in DON 105. Students have access to separate computer workstations with webcams and headphones, tables, chairs, printer, WiFi, and a separate study lounge.
veterans' lounge
The Veterans' Lounge is located in DON 138. This is our social space! Tables and chairs for 15 create the perfect atmosphere for a casual conversation or meeting. The lounge is equipped with a kitchenette and pantry, and accommodates scheduled visits from HCC staff, facility, advisors, and community organizations. The Civilian & Military Organization (C.A.M.O.) club meets here every Tuesday from 1100 to 1200.
For more information about the Bunker, please contact:
Derick Santos
VETERANS BENEFITS & F.A. COUNSELOR
Financial Aid
Frost 201
413.552.2189 (Tel)
dsantos@hcc.edu
