Military/Veteran Friendly College

“As a new generation of veterans comes home, we owe them every opportunity
to live the American Dream they helped defend.”
“Let’s help our veterans get that degree, get that credential and compete for the high-skilled jobs of tomorrow.”
—President Barrack Obama

Students with questions, or who wish more information, should contact Eastern's Financial Aid Office by email: finaid@easternwv.edu, or by phone at 304-434-8000 (or toll-free: 877-982-2322), ext. 9256.

The Reserved Parking for Combat Wounded Veterans sign on the front row of Eastern's parking lot, with the college and it's broad green lawn in the background against a clear blue sky

A Military-Friendly College

8 Keys to Success

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Eastern has committed to the 8 Keys to Success developed by the Administration, the Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs to ensure a quality educational experience for our military families:

Create a culture of trust and connectedness across the campus community to promote well-being and success for veterans
Ensure consistent and sustained support 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

The 5-Star Challenge

The 5 Star Points

About the 5-Star Challenge

Military-Friendly College

Military Friendly School 2016 logo

Victory Media has identified Eastern WV Community and Technical College as a military-friendly college that makes available to veterans all of the key benefits and services that veterans groups look for to make higher education readily accessible to their members.

Eastern WVCTC Awarded 2016 Military Friendly Schools ® Distinction

Military Benefits (active duty, veterans, family members)

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As approved by congress, eligibility for benefits, and specifically for higher education benefits, depends on several factors, including:

Length of service
Place and time of service
Discharge class

If you have any questions about your own situation, please do not hesitate to contact:
Eastern’s Veterans Certifying Official Monica Wilson, Dean of Student Access & Success, ext. 9235, for more information and assistance.