We understand that veterans bring leadership, discipline, and real‑world experience to the classroom, and we are committed to providing an education that respects your service and supports your next mission.
At ݮƵ, veterans benefit from a highly personal learning environment where faculty know you by name, value your experience, and are invested in your success.
As an Ohio Purple Star institution, ݮƵ is recognized for its strong support of students with military backgrounds. Our Veteran and Military Student Center is dedicated to helping veteran students navigate admissions, transition to campus life, and make full use of the education benefits you have earned.
Whether you’re returning to the classroom after years of service or continuing your education, you won’t do it alone. We’re here to support you, challenge you, and help you succeed—both in the classroom and beyond.
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CLEP, Dantes, and Transfer Credit- Apply for the GI Bill and Related Education Benefits
Learn how to apply for VA education benefits as a Veteran, service member, or qualified family member. to see what documents you may need to apply.
Complete Processing of this form can take up to 30 days. Once the processing is complete, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility stating your benefits. Be sure to send this to an MC Certifying Official to have you benefits applied to your account. See the below contact information for Financial Aid to find your Certifying Official.
You may also (PDF) and mail it to the VA Regional Processing Office for the state or region of your home address.
- VA Requirement for Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) Recipients
Post-9/11 GI Bill® students attending Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) who receive Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments are required to verify enrollment at the end of each month. This applies to IHL students with terms starting on or after December 17, 2021. Contact the registrar for more information! You may also
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is
- Resources for Veterans
ݮƵ’s Career Services are available to while you’re studying and beyond. When you’re ready to think about your next steps after college, contact our Career Services office for resume and job search assistance. Check out too!
- Student Veterans of America
ݮƵ’s Student Veterans of America chapter regularly engages with our local community and veterans organizations to host fund raisers and service projects. This student organization isn’t open to just veterans, but also military-affiliated students who may be using veteran benefits to attend ݮƵ. Want to get involved? Email Jason Nulton at jdn001@marietta.edu.
- Veteran and Military Student Center
ݮƵ’s Veteran and Military Student Center is located in McDonough 204, and includes a lounge equipped with mini-fridge, microwave, Keurig, television, comfortable furniture, and quiet study spaces. The center is available to all student veterans, servicemembers, and military-affiliated students (those who use GI Bill® or similar veteran benefits to attend ݮƵ).
- Student Veteran Policies
Deployments: A Leave of Absence policy exists for any student (veteran or non-veteran). If an enrolled service member is called to active duty (for deployment, training, etc.), they will be eligible to resume studies upon completion of their term of service. If deployed after the add/drop period for a given semester has ended, the college will work with the student and their professors to arrange for grades of incomplete, where possible. In cases where an incomplete grade is not possible, a non-punitive grade of “W” will be recorded.
ݮƵ Fees: There are no fees associated with the application for admission or for evaluation or transcribing of military or transfer credit, nor other types of credit for prior learning. Contact Financial Aid for more information.
Transfer Credits: ݮƵ accepts military transcripts for consideration of credit transfer as part of the admissions process. Applicants should submit official military transcripts and/or a DD-214 for review by the Registrar’s office, along with official transcripts from any prior institutions of higher education attended.
