Military Students


Wayne Community College can help an Active Duty student complete the CCAF and exceed the standard on the EPR. We can assist a Veteran with a career change, or provide a degree to the spouse or dependent of an Active Duty military service member.


Curriculum Degree Programs

Our programs are designed for those who work full-time and wish to study part-time. We offer online degree programs that can be completed in only two years and accelerated 8-week courses in a traditional setting on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

  • Our programs are designed to accommodate the transitory nature of military life.
  • Earn a degree without sacrificing your work or family.
  • Each military student is assigned their own advisor and has access to WCC Financial Aid VA Certifying Officials.
  • We offer Recall and Deployment Assistance.

Applying To WCC

The admissions application process for Active Duty, their Spouses/Dependents, and Veterans is almost identical, with only a few specific differences. Financial Aid is where things vary a little more widely between these groups.

Active Duty

Active duty members are required to attend the Tuition Assistance briefing before meeting with the SJAFB Coordinator. The briefing is offered on the first and third Wednesday of the month @ 8:30 am and 1:30 pm in the Watkins Das Learning Center. Pre-registration is not required. Requirements for accessing and using your tuition benefits will be covered in the briefing.

Meet with SJAFB Coordinator: Active Duty Military Students must first meet with the SJAFB Coordinator for admission information. The SJAFB Coordinator’s office is located in the Watkins Daas Base Education Center, and appointments may be scheduled by calling 919-739-6765.

Complete Application: Applications can be completed at the WCC SJAFB Coordinator’s office or online.

Apply for Financial Aid: In addition to Tuition Assistance, you may qualify for federal or state grants or scholarshipsApply now at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Pell Grant priority deadlines: Fall semester – May 1, Spring semester – October 1. The Federal School Code for WCC is 008216. Wayne Community College does not participate in the Federal Student Loan program. Please refer all questions and concerns to our VA Certifying Official, Elvira Simmons at elviras@louke50.com.

Submit Transcripts: We need transcripts from your high school (or High School Equivalency/GED Certification and scores) and any colleges you have attended in the past. And yes, this means you are required to provide transcripts no matter when you graduated from high school, and transcripts for all college classes you attempted or completed.

Spouses/Dependents

Complete Application: Applications can be completed at the WCC Admissions Office on campus or online.

Apply for Financial Aid: You may qualify for federal or state grants or scholarshipsApply now at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Pell Grant priority deadlines: Fall semester – May 1, Spring semester – October 1. Military spouses may qualify for funding through the MyCAA program. The Federal School Code for WCC is 008216. Please refer all questions and concerns to our VA Certifying Official, Elvira Simmons at elviras@louke50.com.

Submit Transcripts: We need transcripts from your high school (or High School Equivalency/GED Certification and scores) and any colleges you have attended in the past. And yes, this means you are required to provide transcripts no matter when you graduated from high school, and transcripts for all college classes you attempted or completed.

Meet with Academic Advisor: Once prior steps are completed, you will be assigned an academic advisor whom you can contact to register for courses. View the latest course schedules.

Veterans

Complete Application: Applications can be completed at the WCC Admissions Office on campus or online.

Apply for Financial Aid: You may qualify for federal or state grants or scholarshipsApply now at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you are planning to use Veteran’s benefits to pay for college visit the VA website. Information about the GI Bill is also online. Pell Grant priority deadlines: Fall semester – May 1, Spring semester – October 1. The Federal School Code for WCC is 008216. Please refer all questions and concerns to our VA Certifying Official, Elvira Simmons at elviras@louke50.com.

Submit Transcripts: We need transcripts from your high school (or High School Equivalency/GED Certification and scores) and any colleges you have attended in the past. And yes, this means you are required to provide transcripts no matter when you graduated from high school, and transcripts for all college classes you attempted or completed.

Meet with Academic Advisor: Once prior steps are completed, you will be assigned an academic advisor whom you can contact to register for courses. View the latest course schedules.


Free CISCO Networking Academy Offering

The CISCO Networking Academy is offering military service members, veterans, and their family members the opportunity to enroll in online technology courses to explore, develop, and validate valuable IT and cyber skills. You can register for one or more self-paced courses that include:

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Linux Essentials
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Packet Tracer 101
  • Get Connected

If you have an IT or computer networking career in mind, Cisco Networking Academy courses can prepare you to earn globally-recognized certifications. Visit the CISCO Networking Academy military website for more information.

 

Authors

Contacts


Dori Fraser

Coordinator, SJAFB Programs

SJAFB Education Office

919-739-6765

dori@louke50.com

SJAFB

Elvira Simmons

Associate Director of Veteran Services

Financial Aid and Veteran Services

919-739-6739

elviras@louke50.com

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