Military and Veterans Services - West Shore Community College

Veteran's Resources

As military personnel transition to civilian life and become students, assistance for these changes and challenges may be important from a variety of different sources.

Assistance for choosing a school, researching college affordability, applying for education benefits and career guidance can be found at the Veterans Administration website: www.gibill.va.gov

WSCC provides career guidance through the Student's Resource Center and an appointment may be scheduled by calling Student Services at (231) 843-5510.

Veterans of the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and National Guard interested in pursuing credit for military training should request a transcript of their service.

Veterans of the Air Force interested in pursuing credit for military training should request a transcript of their service.

Additional assistance may be needed for:

Counseling

WSCC Care Team – contact Student Services 231-843-5510 to schedule an appointment
Military One Source
Local County Contacts for Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line: Visit Veterans Live Chat or call 800-273-TALK to talk with a crisis counselor
Education and life coaching

Housing

Emergency Assistance

Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (Select financial assistance then Michigan Veterans Trust Fund)
Mason County Veterans Endowment Fund contact: Rick Plummer (231) 852-0685 or e-mail rick@mchshistory.org

Tutoring

Veteran's Benefits

Veterans Educational Benefits are available to veterans, service persons, reservists and spouses or dependent of qualified veterans

Eligible students apply online at the Veterans Administration Website. Have available a DD214 and banking information. Students also need to:

Meet with the WSCC Financial Aid Director/VA Certifying Official.
Provide the office with a copy of Certificate of Eligibility.
Meet requirements of WSCC Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP).
Make payment arrangements or apply for financial aid if tuition and fees are not covered by the Veterans Administration.

www.GIBILL.va.gov (Official source for VA Education Benefits & Application)

Active Military

Service members eligible for Military Tuition Assistance are recommended to communicate with the Educational Service Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling.

Financial Aid

Veterans are also eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to review options for additional funding.

For information regarding the types of financial aid available, please click here.

For information regarding the financial aid process, including timeline, please click here.

To submit you FAFSA application, go to

www.FAFSA.gov (When you apply, use WSCC’s Title IV school code: 007950)

Cost of Attendance