Veteran Student

Admissions counselor Mark McGrath serves as the main point person for you.

• Work with you to answer questions about specific MCC programs, tuition, fees, etc.
• Assist you with scheduling visits and tours of the college.
• Provide a step by step break down of the admissions and financial aid processes.
• Acts as a first point of contact of direction for referring you to other support services on campus.
• Discuss the expectations of being a college student at MCC.
• Help you identify potential career paths as they relate to MCC programs.

Applying to MCC is easy and can be accomplished in one of following ways…

1. Apply Online
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2. Apply in Person
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The Registrar’s Office is where you can submit appropriate forms such as:

• Find VA Certifying Official
• Submit Certificate of Eligibility
• NOBE
• VA Kicker
• Registration Form (to add/drop classes)

The Registrar’s Office also has computers available for student use to access the Student Information System (SIS) or apply for benefits using the VA’s VONAPP (online application).

Once a semester you must complete MCC’s  VA Student Certification Worksheet. Plan ahead; changes may delay processing of your benefits. As the semester progresses make sure to notify a Certifying Official of any CHANGES you make to your class schedule to avoid or lessen overpayments by the VA.

All students are assigned a faculty advisor who:

• Are faculty members based on your major
• Help with course selection
• Provide academic resources and referral
• Assist with academic planning
• Monitor your “Personal Academic Plan” after the College Success Seminar

Military Training & Experience

• The college may grant credit for those military training experiences that are evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) and are comparable to course content required in a student’s academic program.
• Prior military learning experiences are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Students may explore standardized testing (CLEP/DSST/Excelsior) to complement military training experiences.
• The General Studies program is a flexible self-designed degree program allowing for the application of prior military and other life learning experiences.
• Students should submit a Joint Services Transcript (JST) for military experience they wish to have evaluated.

Military Opportunities

• DANTES (Defense Activities for Non Traditional Support) & DSST

  DANTES sponsors a wide range of examination programs to assist service members in meeting their educational goals. These examinations are administered on over 500 military installations by the DANTES Test Control Officer (TCO), who is normally the Education Services Officer or Navy College Education Specialist for the military installation, or by base-sponsored National Test Centers.

  The DSST program (formerly known as the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) is a series of 38 examinations in college subject areas that are comparable to the final or end-of-course examinations in undergraduate courses. The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends 3 semester hours of credit per test.

  For more information, please visit: http://getcollegecredit.com/

• ACE (American Council on Education) Credit

  Students can gain academic credit for formal courses and examinations taken outside of traditional degree programs. Manchester Community College accepts ACE exams as reliable course equivalency to facilitate credit award decisions. The ACE military evaluations program is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and coordinated through DANTES (above).

  For more information, please visit: http://www.acenet.edu

Students are provided opportunities for career exploration, preparation and guidance through support from the Career/Transfer Counselor and a variety of assessments including the Choices Career Software.

Students interested in pursuing further education at other colleges work with the Career/Transfer Counselor to discover the best college fit to further their goals and are assisted in completing the transfer process.

• Career guidance including support for exploration, preparation and development using counseling and variety of assessments.
• Transfer guidance focused on discovery of best fit for future goals, scholarship search and application support.
• Assistance in completing the transfer process.
• Assistance in identifying transferable skills from military to civilian career pathways.

Student Support Services include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the transition from military to college life
• Helping you negotiate college options
• Short term individual Counseling/Support
• Advocacy in identifying Veterans resources on campus – Veterans Center
• Referral to Veterans Agencies in the community

The Accessibility Coordinator assists disabled students and their families with:

• Academic accommodation within the classroom environment and on campus.
• Advising and address academic success skills such as:
  • Time management skills
  • Study skills
  • Note taking skills.

In addition, the Accessibility Coordinator also works with disabled veterans on:

• Easing the transition into the classroom environment.
• Coordinating disability needs with Veterans Affairs/Vocational rehabilitation case managers.

Students can schedule a consult to discuss and determine reasonable accommodations within the learning environment.

 Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) is VA’s approach to reaching out to Student Veterans to help facilitate the transition from Servicemember to Student. The VITAL Initiative is a partnership between the VA Medical Center and local colleges and universities. We’re here to help you navigate your needs and concerns and maximize your unique set of strengths, skills, and life experiences as you develop and translate your interests and talents into an academic setting. Contact: Rebecca.Dodson@va.gov