Assists veterans in activating and maintaining veterans educational benefits. Some of the services offered include: - Priority registration for veterans, active-duty service members, reserve and National Guard members, and eligible spouse/child of a veteran or uniformed service member using VA educational benefits and/or receiving a military/veteran tuition waiver - Help accessing and understanding VA benefits including the GI Bill® - Academic advising with our Educational Planner regardless of VA benefit usage - Use of the CEVSS Veterans’ Lounge - Referrals for disability resources, mental health & wellness counseling, and community resources - Military Transcript Evaluation

Seattle Central's Student Veterans Support Program assists veteran students, their dependents and partners with the tools and resources to successfully navigate the transition from military to college life. United States veterans, active duty, National Guard & Reserve military personnel, their spouses and dependents can access a variety of educational benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other programs to help pay for their education at Seattle Central College. To be eligible for educational benefits, you should enroll in VA–approved degree and certificate programs.

Helps with education issues having to do with veteran status and serves as a resource for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. Veterans who are residents of Washington state may be eligible for a partial tuition waiver. Tutoring and work-study jobs are available to some veterans.

Offers military veterans and their families services like education benefits and other resource information, a veteran lounge, study area, computers and Common Access Card (CAC) readers.

Assists veterans in activating and maintaining veterans educational benefits. Help with federal work study positions, unemployment services and veteran to veteran activities. Additionally offers a place for veterans to study.

Provides support and services in navigating educational benefits. If they cannot assist on site, they can make referrals to agencies that can.

DAV provides confidential, free service to help veterans and their families with VA claims.

Offers emotional, educational, and financial counseling to veterans.   Also provides certification for federal education benefits and referral to veterans services in the community.

Assists veterans and members of the active duty military with applying for educational benefits.

Provides assistance regarding veteran-entitled benefits, such as preparing VA application forms and documentation required by the Department of Veterans Affairs.   Also provides assistance in documenting military training for college credit. All veterans expecting to receive VA educational benefits should contact the Veteran Affairs office as early as possible to obtain appropriate forms and instructions. May also be able to provide a tuition reduction.

Assists by providing information about veteran's benefits and help applying for veteran's services. Assistance is provided by volunteers from Disabled American Veterans.

Offers education and training programs for veterans; includes the GI Bill.

WCC offers degree programs approved by the Washington State Approving Agency for the enrollment of those students who are eligible under Veteran Administration (VA) Education Benefits programs. Eligible veterans and dependents of veterans must apply for admission to the college and should contact the WCC's VA office as early as possible before enrolling.  Staff in WCC's VA office submit applications for benefits to the Veterans Administration on behalf of students and certify their quarterly enrollments.

Assists veterans in activating and maintaining veterans educational benefits.  Provides assistance to student veterans so they can make a smooth transition from military to student life. Offers wraparound services to promote a successful engagement and collaborative problem solving relationship by connecting families, schools, and community partners. Hosts a weekly student veterans discussion group with refreshments.

Offers a place for veterans to connect with other veterans. In addition, the center provides services specifically designed for veterans. Offers a place where veterans can find and build their community within the college. CPTC Vet Corp Veterans Navigator and Peer Navigators are available to assist current and prospective military-connected students with accessing benefits as well as providing referrals to a number of campus and community resources with the goal of helping veterans balance their academic and personal demands. Specific services include: - Tutoring - Support for veterans' student group - Activities for veteran and military students and their families - Public presentations and speakers - Workshops for veteran and military students - Faculty and staff training.

Provides assistance regarding veteran-entitled benefits, such as preparing VA application forms and documentation required by the Department of Veterans Affairs.   All veterans expecting to receive VA educational benefits should contact the Veteran Affairs office as early as possible to obtain appropriate forms and instructions.   May also be able to provide a tuition reduction.   Services are offered at the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) and Financial Aid.

The Veterans Resource Center provides critical services and support to our service members, veterans and their families as we assist with their transition from the military to higher education and the use of their VA Educational Benefits. We offer assistance with admissions, academic advising, and processing of VA Educational Benefits.

Veteran Navigators offer the following services for incoming and current veteran students: -  Helps incoming students choose educational and vocational goals. -  Provides assistance with benefit paperwork as well as paperwork relating to other federal grants or scholarships they may be eligible for. -  Assists the potential veteran/dependent/spouse student with completing the admission process for the college.   Offer a 25% tuition discount to veterans that have received an Honorable discharge from the military.   Offers eligible veterans, National Guard members, and their spouses who are using veteran's benefits early registration for our classes/programs.

DAV provides confidential, free service to help veterans and their families with VA claims.

Provides support services for veterans, including assistance with applying for VA educational benefits and other financial aid.   Offers orientation sessions targeted towards veterans. Provides a veteran's navigator who helps veteran students adapt to the college environment. Creates opportunities for professional networks for veteran students and facilitates the Cascadia Veteran's Community.

DAV provides confidential, free service to help veterans and their families with VA claims.

Staff Service Officers, familiar with the rights and concerns of veterans, provide advocacy for veterans and their families. VA benefit application forms; information regarding benefits (such as education, compensation for service-connected disabilities, pension and burial); and assistance in filing benefit claims and appeals are also provided.

Focuses on providing supportive services including outreach, care coordination and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. Services include: - Healthcare Assistance - Employment Assistance - Financial Management - Transportation Assistance - Financial Assistance - Peer-to-Peer Support - VA Benefits Assistance - Legal Assistance - Housing Support - Educational Assistance - Nutritional Assistance - Individual and Group Counseling. Veterans Assistance Fund County program that helps Thurston County eligible veterans with rent, mortgage and shelter assistance. Transportation Assistance Available Monday through Friday, between 8am and 4pm. Provides veterans with a door to door service to medical appointments in Thurston County, or to the American Lake VA Medical Center. Call (360) 456-3850 by noon of the day prior to the appointment. Financial Management Available by appointment. Legal Assistance Available the 2nd and 4th W from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Nutrition Assistance Food Bank available every day during normal business hours. Lacey Vet Center - Outstation Counselors are available by appointment only. Services include individual, group, marriage/family, couples, bereavement, military sexual trauma and PTSD counseling. All counseling services are free and confidential. Veterans Housing Options Group - VHOG Provides information on housing resources for veterans who are experiencing homeless, or are at high risk for experiencing homelessness. Includes information on VA, WDVA, SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families), Sidewalk, Family Support Center, Salvation Army and WorkSource.

DAV provides confidential, free service to help veterans and their families with VA claims.

Military & Veteran Programs is your one-stop shop to accessing your VA Education, Military Tuition Assistance, MyCAA benefits, and additional support services at Olympic College, located at the Bremerton Campus in Bldg. 11. The Military Education Benefits team assists in the processing and certification of educational benefits (VA, TA, MyCAA). The Military Education Benefits team also provides support services including assistance with admissions, eBenefits, Web TA, advising appointments, and referrals.