Veterans Services
Military & Veteran Student Support
MWCC Veteran Services was established specifically to address the unique academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veterans transitioning from soldier to student. Staff are committed to providing Military Service Members, Veterans and their families with quality assistance and guidance throughout their academic career at MWCC. Feel free to visit the Director of Veteran Services located on the Gardner campus in room H150 for support, resources, and information.
If you plan to use military or VA education benefits, one of the first steps is understanding which benefit program you qualify for. MWCC participates in several VA education benefit programs, each with its own eligibility requirements, payment processes, and student responsibilities. Visit our VA Education Benefits page to explore the different benefit chapters, compare available programs, and learn how to get started.
We offer assistance with:
- Enrolling and registering for classes
- Reviewing military transcripts
- Veterans benefits and financial aid
- Textbook loan program
- Referrals to on- and off-campus service providers
- Peer tutoring and peer mentoring
The 8 Keys To Veterans’ Success
Mount Wachusett Community College officially subscribes to the US Dept. of Education’s 8 Keys to Veteran Success.
- Create a culture of trust and connectedness across the campus community to promote well-being and success for veterans.
- Ensure consistent and sustained support for veterans from campus leadership.
- Implement an early alert system to ensure all veterans receive academic, career, and financial advice before challenges become overwhelming.
- Coordinate and centralize campus efforts for all veterans, together with the creation of a designated space (even if limited in size).
- Collaborate with local communities and organizations, including government agencies, to align and coordinate various services for veterans.
- Utilize a uniform set of data tools to collect and track information on veterans, including demographics, retention and degree completion.
- Provide comprehensive professional development for faculty and staff on issues and challenges unique to veterans.
- Develop systems that ensure sustainability of effective practices for veterans.
Military Friendly Institution
Mount Wachusett Community College complies with Public Law 117-68 (regarding in-state tuition) for public IHL’s. MWCC also complies with Section 103, PL115-407 and the requirements of 38 USC 3679(e).
Mount Wachusett Community College complies with Public Law 116-315, Section 1020 and does not engage in aggressive or deceptive marketing to Veterans, Veteran dependents or Active Duty Service Members.
The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA educational benefits. You can find this and other financial information at NCES College Navigator site.
Veteran Resources
Whether you’re looking for education benefits, healthcare, employment assistance, financial resources, or community support, these organizations offer valuable services for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families.
