Veterans Services
Camden County College Veterans Center
Room 200A
856-227-7200 EXT 4960
Community Center, Blackwood Campus
Pursuing higher education is a major step in transitioning from military to civilian life. The staff of the Veterans’ Services Center at Camden County College welcomes you and is here to help you use your benefits to achieve a successful future through a college education.
When you enroll at Camden County College you’ll find a community of faculty and staff dedicated to helping veteran’s achieve their education and career goals. You can choose from a variety of academic programs that make achieving your educational and career goals convenient, including day, evening and weekend schedules, and online programs of study. Our degree and certificate programs can help you enter the job market, or you can continue at a four-year institution through our transfer programs.
In addition, Camden County College has established relationships with the Camden County Department of Veterans Affairs and Camden County Mental Health Centers to assist you with your transition to college and civilian life.
Four steps to getting started
STEP 1: Get ready
Complete the application for admissions online at www.camdencc.edu. You will receive an acceptance letter which will include your student identification number.
STEP 2: Get credit
- Arrange to have formal transcripts of all previous college coursework and prior military training transcripts sent to the Camden County College Records and Registration Office.
STEP 3: Get set
- Complete the placement test and meet with an academic advisor
- National Guard/Reservists – sign up with your unit for the Educational Tuition Assistance or Tuition Assistance programs if you are eligible.
STEP 4: Get benefits
- Complete VA form 22-1990 Application for Veterans Benefits online at www.gibill.va.gov. Send a copy of your DD form 214 to the VA.
- Go to the Veterans’ Services Center.
- Veterans- Bring a copy of your military discharge (DD form 214 Member 4 copy).
- National Guard/Reservists – Bring a copy of your Notice of Eligibility (NOBE), DD form 2384-1 or DD form 214 Member 4 copy if you were called to active duty.
- National Guard Tuition Waiver students-- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
VETERANS SERVICES AT Camden County College
- Montgomery GI Bill Certification
- Financial Aid Counseling
- Access to Advisement, Tutoring, Registration and Business Office Services
- Referrals to Camden County Department of Veterans Affairs and Camden County Mental Health Services
- Applications for military discounts for products and services including NJ Transit and PATCO
- Assistance in identifying Federal, State and County Services
- A VA student lounge where you can meet with fellow veterans
ABOUT YOUR GI BILL TUITION BENEFITS
Some of these programs may be used concurrently to provide substantial aid in completing a degree program of study at Camden County College.
BENEFIT |
ELIGIBILTY |
FOR INFORMATION |
Montgomery GI Bill |
You are eligible if you enlisted after July 1, 1985; your pay was reduced by $100 per month for the first 12 months of service; you have an honorable discharge; and you have not passed the 10-year delimiting date. |
1.888.442.4551
www.gibill.va.gov |
Selected Reserves |
You are eligible if you incurred a six-year enlistment in the Selected Reserves or the National Guard after July 1, 1985; completed initial active duty training and are serving in good standing in your unit. |
1.888.442.4551
www.gibill.va.gov |
Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance
Act of 2008
(Chapter 33) |
You are eligible if you served a minimum of 90 consecutive days on active duty after September 10, 2001. This benefit becomes effective August 1, 2009. Eligibility expires 15 years from the date of the last discharge from active duty |
1.888.442.4551
www.gibill.va.gov |
Kicker |
You may be eligible for additional funding for academic merit if you were a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corp. |
1.888.442.4551
www.gibill.va.gov |
Vocational Rehabilitation
(Chapter 31) |
You are eligible if you suffered a service-connected disability while on active-duty and need vocational rehabilitation because of the disability. |
1.800.827.1000
www.gibill.va.gov |
Survivors and Dependents
Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) |
Dependents of veterans (spouses and children ages 18-26) are eligible if the veteran has a 100% service-connected disability or the veteran’s death was service connected. |
1.888.442.4551
www.gibill.va.gov |
Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP)
(Chapter 1607) |
You may be eligible for work-study at Camden County College through the VA if you attend the college ¾ time or more. |
716.857.3147
www.va.gov |
Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom veterans assistance |
You may be eligible for additional tuition assistance if you are a veteran, National Guard or Reservised called to serve under Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom |
856.374.4960
va@camdencc.edu |
For more information please come to room 202A, in the Community Center, Blackwood Campus or email va@camdencc.edu
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