Whether you're looking for resources or just need someone to talk to, Veterans Services offers a variety of mentorships, workshops, events and programs to support our military student community.
Returning to school after military service can be a big change—but you're not alone. CCBC offers programs designed to help you adjust to college life, earn credit for your military experience, build confidence and stay on track from day one.
This option is ideal for military students who have college-level experience with aviation, business, criminal justice and transportation, among many other military-related fields.
Our faculty typically evaluate course credit using Joint Services Transcripts (JST), Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts, American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations, and occupational exhibits.
Please note: If you are notified (via student email address) that we did not find an equivalency and you think this is a mistake, please contact us at priorlearning@ccbcmd.edu.
The Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) is a non-profit organization that offers a free, week-long intensive college-prep course to help you transition from military to college. This course does not take place at CCBC, but as a CCBC student, we can help you find a participating university and enroll as a guest. Courses typically run during the summer.
If you're ready to get started, submit a completed CCBC FERPA Form to veteranservices@ccbcmd.edu, then apply through the Warrior-Scholar Project.
The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program is a partnership between the VA Maryland Health Care System and CCBC. Through VITAL, you have an on-campus advocate for your mental well-being and education.
What you can expect with VITAL:
To take advantage of VITAL, contact our coordinator, Dr. Daniel Koster (Daniel.Koster2@VA.gov).
This option is ideal for military students who have college-level experience with aviation, business, criminal justice and transportation, among many other military-related fields.
Our faculty typically evaluate course credit using Joint Services Transcripts (JST), Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts, American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations, and occupational exhibits.
Please note: If you are notified (via student email address) that we did not find an equivalency and you think this is a mistake, please contact us at priorlearning@ccbcmd.edu.
The Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) is a non-profit organization that offers a free, week-long intensive college-prep course to help you transition from military to college. This course does not take place at CCBC, but as a CCBC student, we can help you find a participating university and enroll as a guest. Courses typically run during the summer.
If you're ready to get started, submit a completed CCBC FERPA Form to veteranservices@ccbcmd.edu, then apply through the Warrior-Scholar Project.
The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program is a partnership between the VA Maryland Health Care System and CCBC. Through VITAL, you have an on-campus advocate for your mental well-being and education.
What you can expect with VITAL:
To take advantage of VITAL, contact our coordinator, Dr. Daniel Koster (Daniel.Koster2@VA.gov).
From mentorships to clubs and organizations, there are tons of ways to connect with with the veteran student community.
To request a mentor or sign up to become one, contact Veteran Services.
As a CCBC veteran student, you are invited to either become a peer mentor to other CCBC veteran students, or you may request to have a peer mentor.
Faculty and staff mentors can guide you as you progress through your course of study here at CCBC.
Get connected with veteran alumni who can share their experiences and knowledge of CCBC and the local working community with you.
Through American Corporate Partners (ACP), you can get connected with experienced mentors from top Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Disney and Northrop Grumman. Mentors can assist in making networking connections and providing career insight in areas such as job search strategies, résumé writing, internships and career path clarity.
To take advantage of this free service, submit a completed CCBC FERPA Form to veteranservices@ccbcmd.edu, then apply through ACP.
The Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a college-wide organization created to serve active duty, National Guard, reservists and veteran students at CCBC. SVA peers come together for the betterment of themselves, their fellow student-veterans and their community. As a member of SVA you can take on leadership roles, attend special events, provide mentoring and more.
The Veteran Success Committee (VSC) is a committee made up of CCBC faculty, staff and military-connected students where veteran-related issues and initiatives are discussed and actioned. The VSC mission is to offer support and guidance concerning programs, events and initiatives for CCBC’s military-connected students and their families.
SALUTE is the first national honor society for active-duty military service members, National Guard members, reservists, retirees and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
To be eligible for SALUTE, a student must:
SALUTE offers nationally awarded scholarships to members designed to support student veterans who need supplementation of their GI bill funding or who do not have GI bill funding.
Members are encouraged to increase their GPA so that they can qualify for additional scholarship money. Each student selected for recognition through membership in SALUTE will receive a military-style challenge coin, honor cord and a membership certificate suitable for framing.
The CCBC Veteran Alumni Chapter serves a multitude of purposes, facilitating volunteering and community service, service to the college, CCBC student-veteran mentorship, networking with industry, recreation, education and more. The chapter also serves as a support network and community of peers.
Each year, the chapter sponsors a commencement reception, which includes distribution of challenge coins to new members. The Veteran Alumni Chapter also assists with other general CCBC Alumni Association events and initiatives throughout the year.
In order to become a member of the CCBC Veteran Alumni Chapter, you must have:
The CCBC Veteran Alumni Chapter is for military veterans only. The term “veteran” applies to:
There is no deadline to register and the chapter membership is free! All we ask is that you attend at least one meeting per quarter. To join the chapter, contact veteranservices@ccbcmd.edu.
The CCBC Veteran Alumni Chapter serves a multitude of purposes, facilitating volunteering and community service, service to the college, CCBC student-veteran mentorship, networking with industry, recreation, education and more. The chapter also serves as a support network and community of peers.
Each year, the chapter sponsors a commencement reception, which includes distribution of challenge coins to new members. The Veteran Alumni Chapter also assists with other general CCBC Alumni Association events and initiatives throughout the year.
In order to become a member of the CCBC Veteran Alumni Chapter, you must have:
The CCBC Veteran Alumni Chapter is for military veterans only. The term “veteran” applies to:
There is no deadline to register and the chapter membership is free! All we ask is that you attend at least one meeting per quarter. To join the chapter, contact veteranservices@ccbcmd.edu.
Learn more about benefits, programs and ways to get involved.