Start here. Get there. Active Military Personnel & Veterans

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1 Start here. Get there. Active Military Personnel & Veterans

2 Thank you for the contributions and sacrifices you made for our country while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. At Lansing Community College, we are inspired to serve those who serve and we are proud to serve veterans, active military personnel, spouses and dependents. We re working hard to be the number one veteran-oriented campus in Michigan by providing quality programs and specialized assistance to help you achieve your educational goals and continue your career. Check out our campus and facilities. Meet with our faculty and staff. We re here to help make your future bright through educational programs and services expressly designed to meet your needs. Welcome to Lansing Community College Veterans Services We re here for you from the moment you decide that LCC is the right choice for you until you walk across the stage at graduation. We will provide assistance, support and any services necessary to ensure that your time here is successful and fulfilling. As a Veteran Friendly Institution, we believe in providing an environment in which our students feel respected, appreciated and valued. Lansing Community College In addition, we also pride ourselves on giving you the best advice regarding VA benefits, and dedicated and confidential counseling. Every step of the way, we have dedicated professionals ready and willing to serve you.

3 Student success is our number one priority. We offer over 240 programs that will prepare you for a degree or certificate in your chosen field. The opportunities at LCC are endless; you can jump into the civilian career that fits your passion with ease after completing one of our many programs. Our diverse fields of study are always at your fingertips. As the largest online community college in Michigan, we offer numerous 100% online courses and pathways. Programs Designed Just for You Our nationally recognized Military Medic to Paramedic program prepares you to work as a Basic EMT. This program offers a certificate, associate s degree and built-in opportunities for internships or clinical experience. When you graduate, you will be well positioned to step right into a career. Many of our current programs, college-wide, can and will be customized to help you succeed. Your service experience may easily transfer into one of these dynamic programs: n Police n Fire n IT n Healthcare n Media Lansing Community College is the national model for Military Medic to Paramedic training. Frank C. DiGiovanni Director, Training Readiness and Strategy U.S. Department of Defense Setting the Standard

4 Assess your skills You ve decided to be a Star. Once you ve applied and been accepted, you will need to assess your reading, writing and math skills by taking a placement test. Feel you re already there? Apply for a waiver based on your ACT/SAT scores, advanced placement scores, or previous college courses or degrees. You may also use your Military for Life Experience credits. The process can seem daunting, but at LCC we make it easy to apply, register and receive your benefits and financial aid through our step-by-step process and knowledgeable support services staff. Get Oriented Experience LCC. All students are required to complete orientation before signing up for classes. Orientation is free and sessions are offered online as well as in person. Join us! You will learn about the general support services we provide, LCC technology, financial aid, academic advising, register for classes, and take a campus tour! How to Start here and Get there Apply online You can fill out the admissions application online at lcc.edu/apply. The system will guide you through the process but if you have any issues, our staff at Enrollment Services is here to help! Apply for Veterans Benefits Lansing Community College, in recognition of the special needs of active-duty service persons in having access to and completing programs, has been designated as a Service Members Opportunity College. We can help you in this crucial step of the process but you can get your start by visiting Meet with Veterans Services Veterans Services is located in the Gannon Building, Room 204 and they are ready to help you through your admissions, goals, and to explore pathways that you are interested in. Call to schedule your appointment. Register for Classes You can register for classes at orientation, online, through campus kiosks or in the Veterans Resource Room. If you need additional assistance completing your registration, please call us at

5 Your military experience is invaluable and at LCC, we value your service and will give you credit for it. We will evaluate your military experience for a possible award of credits toward your program of choice. Once you have been admitted to LCC, the total number of credits awarded will be based off of your military transcript. It s our goal to make sure that you hit the ground running as you begin your college career here. Get Credit I chose LCC s Military Medic to Paramedic program because it is highly rated and nationally recognized. The staff at LCC bent over backwards to do everything they could to make me feel welcomed to the community. Rob Darefsky Military Medic to Paramedic Graduate

6 Education Benefits at a Glance: You can fund your future through a multitude of options offered from the government to complete your education. From standard financial aid to the many military benefits programs, our office of Veterans Services can guide you through this process so that your college experience begins with ease. Chapter 30 - Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB) The Montgomery G.I. Bill program provides up to 36 months of benefits to eligible individuals who entered military service on or after July 1, 1985, who had their basic military pay reduced by $ per month for the first 12 months of their service and received a discharge specified as HONORABLE are eligible. Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program Your Benefits A veteran of W.W.II or thereafter who has a service connected disability which entitles him/her to DVA disability compensation and who is in need of vocational rehabilitation because the disability creates an unemployable handicap may be eligible for Chapter 31 benefits. Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Our Veterans Services office can help you choose, and apply for, the benefits choice that fits your needs. For a more extensive description and additional information on all benefits programs you may be eligible for, please visit /benefits.

7 There s something for everyone. The LCC Experience Our student life is as diverse as our program offerings. Students at LCC come from all walks of life, are different ages, and each have something special to share. As a Star, you are part of a community that promotes student success through a full line-up of clubs and collegiate sports. Join a club, play a sport or see a show. Student Veterans Association This club is for all students that have served in the armed forces and for supporters that are interested in meeting those who have served. The goal of the Student Veterans Association is to promote the social interests and general welfare of student-veterans and other interested students.

8 Your new career starts here. We are standing ready to assist you. Contact us today and learn more about your opportunities for success at Lansing Community College. Enrollment Services Gannon Building, Room 203 Phone: Toll Free: lcc.edu/admissions Veterans Services Gannon Building, Room 204 Phone: Toll Free Number: Military Medic to Paramedic Program Health & Human Services Building, Room 108 Phone: lcc.edu/militarymedic We re here for you

9 lcc.edu Lansing Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission member of the North Central Associatio of Colleges and Schools. The commission can be contacted at or by phone at (800) Its mailing address is 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL The main campus of Lansing Community College is located in downtown Lansing. Student service offices are located at 422 N. Washington Square and can be contacted at or by phone at (517) /13