Military and Veterans Services
Thank You For Your Service!
Welcome to Cape Cod Community College. It is our honor to have you here and to be of service to you as you pursue your education. Regardless of whether you are a new student, or returning student, or you are transferring to our campus from another institution, we are here to help you take advantage of the numerous educational opportunities through the GI Bill® and other programs, and to assist with a variety of resources you need to make the most out of your time at 4Cs.
Educational Assistance
Veterans of recent military service, and the dependents of certain other service members, may be entitled to educational assistance payments from the Veterans Administration. Reservists and members of the National Guard may also be eligible for monthly educational benefits. Cape Cod Community College is an approved institution for veterans and veterans' beneficiaries training.
Cape Cod Community College will adhere to the requirements of and comply with S2248 PL 115-407 Section 103.
For a copy of your military transcript: jst.doded.mil/jst/
Military and Veterans Services Advisor
Veterans seeking assistance for Advising should contact Christine McCarey in the Military & Veterans Services Office: 774.330.4315
Students with specific questions regarding GI Bill®/military benefits should contact the Financial Aid Office at 774.330.4391.
The Military Veteran Services Advisor can offer the following assistance about the VA benefits and information to veterans:
- Help with applying for Chapter 30, Chapter 33/ Post 9/11, Chapter 1606, Chapter 1607, and Chapter 35. Once students apply and get their Certificate of Eligibility, the hours will be submitted to the VA for payment processing.
- Assist with kickers, which are paid to National Guard/Reserves.
- Evaluate military credit for college credit
We look forward to working with you as you continue your education at 4Cs!
Military Leave (Active Duty)
Federal law and regulations protect active duty, guard and reserve military personnel who are called up to active duty for deployment during the term in which they are enrolled at a post-secondary education institution. According to these regulations, student whose education was interrupted by voluntary or involuntary military service has the right to readmission. These regulations also apply to students who receive orders to Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and students who enlist in a regular component of the armed forces. For more information regarding this law, please use the link to 34 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) section 668.18, effective as of July 1, 2010.
See: Readmission Requirements for Service Members, cf§ 34 C.F.R.-668.18
Student Veterans of America at Cape Cod Community College
Student Veterans of America at Cape Cod Community College is the premier organization leading service, research, programs, and advocacy for veterans on campus. Acting as a catalyst for student veteran success, SVA at CCCC provides resources, network support, and advocacy to, through, and beyond CCCC to empower military-affiliated students to lead and live their best lives.
Weekly Zoom Session
SVA@CCCC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting – Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. To apply for the Club, please e-mail: veterans@capecod.edu
| The Student Veterans of American at Cape Cod Community College | |
|---|---|
| Meets | Fridays at 11:00 a.m. |
| Advisor | Christine McCarey E-mail: cmccarey@capecod.edu |
If you are in interested in leadership positions within the SVA, please e-mail: Joshua.Maloney@CapeCod.edu
Partner Events
Student Veterans of America National Conference
NatCon is the largest annual convening of student veterans in the country. The 14th Annual NatCon is from January 6–8, 2022, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort near Orlando, Florida!
Previous events
This semester: Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) with Micaela Black in collaboration with the CCCC Military and Veteran Services Advisor and the Cape Cod VetCenter, hosted Micaela Black from the Providence Vet Success on Campus.
November 2020: 4Cs Celebrates Veteran’s Week was a week of events in November of 2020. The week hosted presented topics applicable to any student veteran, but also students staff.
- Judith Berger MST and the Survivor (Military Sexual Trauma). The week started with a real look at the trauma too many service members face while serving. What are resources, and how can we understand and help.
- Awareness of Programs & Services for Veterans. Club Vice President, Clare Linder, has a discussion with local veteran advocates to show networking power.
- College President Joshua Maloney sits down with Ervin “Tootsie” Russell, a Vietnam veteran with a powerful story to tell about his time since the war.
What can I do for my country now? In this emotional interview, Joshua Maloney meets Charles U. Daly and his son, Charlie Daly. They discuss Charles’s service in Korea, his time assisting JFK in his Presidency, and what motivates him to continue to serve by publishing a book about his experiences.
4Cs Veterans Center
Due to COVID-19, the 4Cs Veterans Center is currently closed. We hope to reopen the center soon. In the meantime, there are several study areas available in the Library and Grossman Commons.