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.
8 Keys to Success
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
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Military Benefits (active duty, veterans, family members)
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.
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Web Links
Below, please find several useful links to information about military benefits:
- CFWV: The College Foundation of West Virginia (CFWV) provides free resources to help students and families plan, apply, and pay for education and training beyond high school
- CFWV Connect Veterans Education
Additional Veterans & Military Family Resources for Higher Education Benefits
Tuition Assistance:
Addititional Useful Links
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