Students considering returning to school to update or acquire new skills will find an individual appointment with a counselor helpful. Support groups, classes and personal counseling are available. The counseling staff is available to assist veterans in planning their educational programs and deciding on career options. Veterans who have served for more than 180 days on active duty and have been separated under honorable conditions have 10 years from the date of separation from active duty in which to use educational benefits. Surviving spouses and children of deceased veterans or spouses and children of 100 percent disabled veterans are eligible for benefits under VA Educational Assistance.
Advanced payment is available to veterans in some instances.
The appropriate documents and forms must be submitted to the Admissions and Records office at least 60 days in advance of the tuition payment date. Receive assistance in your job search through the Job Placement Center. A specialist is available to help you look sharp and get hired. The Veterans Upward Bound Program is an educational program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to assist veterans in preparing for success in college and other postsecondary training.