The Art Institute of California — Orange County is approved for the training of veterans and eligible veterans' dependents by Veterans Adminstration: Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE).

Students sponsored or assisted by the Veterans Administration may receive assistance from the Admissions Department in the filing of appropriate forms. These students must maintain satisfactory attendance and academic progress (see policies section of the catalog for more information). Students receiving veterans' benefits must report all prior education and training before attending The Art Institute of California — Orange County. The school will evaluate prior credit and accept that which is appropriate. The time to complete the program and the total tuition will be reduced proportionately and the US Department of Veterans Affairs will be notified.