Student veterans prepare to continue lifetime of service
One of the best aspects of Melanie Chen’s time at Washtenaw Community College has been the lineup of instructors who teach in-depth and make time for students outside of class.
Adjusting to civilian life after the military came with challenges, but Nathaniel Jaskierny has navigated the transition smoothly from the campus of Washtenaw Community College.
Welcome to the Wadhams Veterans Center, a place on campus for veterans to call home and connect with other military students. Wadhams Center provides military-friendly programs to serve all former and current active-duty military personnel, spouses, and dependents of veterans, and students in the National Guard or Reserves.
Have you served in the military? Are you the spouse or dependent of someone who has served our country? If so, 十大彩票网赌平台 is here to help you reach your educational goals! We are a military-friendly school with gold-level status from the Michigan Veterans' Affairs Agency. Take advantage of all that 十大彩票网赌平台 has to offer military-affiliated students.
If you want to meet fellow students and get help making your transition into college life easier, visit us. We provide resources and support such as:
- Academic advising
- Assistance with completing the process to obtain veteran benefits
- Assistance with understanding 十大彩票网赌平台 policies and procedures that relate to veterans
- Certification of enrollment for benefits
- Computers for school use
Military educational benefits
A variety of military benefits are available to help you achieve your education and career goals.
GI Bill® benefits may be used for academic programs that lead to a degree or certificate. Other benefits may be used for academic programs. Learn more about how to take advantage of your military educational benefits.
Counseling
When life gets complicated and stressful, 十大彩票网赌平台's counseling staff is available to assist you by offering personal counseling so you can continue to reach your academic goals.
VA counselors are available on a limited basis on campus to help coordinate your access to benefits and other resources.
Center dedication
Our center was renamed on Veterans Day 2015, in honor of Tim and Laurie Wadhams for their generous support of the college and continuation of the Veterans Center. 十大彩票网赌平台 is proud to be designated as a Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency Veteran Friendly School.
Upcoming Events
- Veterans Online Application (va.gov)
- 22-1995 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (Chapter 30, 33, 1606, 1607 and TOE)
- 22-5495 Dependents Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (Chapter 35)
- Enrollment/Veteran Benefits Certification Request form
- Joint Services Transcript (Military Transcript)
- American Legion
- American Veterans
- Disabled American Veterans
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Michigan Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
- Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA)
- Neighborhood Legal Services
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
- VFW
- Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs
- Wounded Warrior Project
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offer d by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.