Veteran Students
Veteran Students
Delaware County Community College has a comprehensive curriculum that can provide education and training to people in the area with military service. Our programs allow you to gain credit that pairs with your military training and experience and offer scholarship opportunities, financial aid services and career counseling.
Whether you’re looking to start on a degree, earn a professional certificate or train for a high-paying career, take a look at the opportunities Delaware County Community College now offers.
Training Grants Available
We encourage you to learn more about the benefits and services available to veterans. These benefits may make college more affordable than you thought. From grant money available for Veterans that are unemployed or underemployed for free education and training programs to help finding regional employment in high-demand occupations, Delaware County Community College is committed to helping Veterans take the next step in their career.
Program participants can choose from the below list of eligible certificate programs ranging from 15 to 43 credits.
Programs include:
CNC Programming
Computer-Aided Drafting
Electro-Mechanical Technologies
Manufacturing Operations
Medical Assistant
Municipal Police Academy**
Paramedic**
Process Control Technology
Professional Accounting
Residential Electric
Web Development
Welding Technology
* Programs must be approved by Department of Veteran Affairs to qualify for benefits
**These programs have additional admissions criteria and will be recommended only to candidates who are interested and likely to qualify.
To learn more, call 610-723-4036.
Educational Benefits
Veterans, certain dependents of veterans, reservists and guard members may be entitled to educational benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Credit for Military Training and Experience
Veteran students may be awarded credit for prior learning for military training and experience that aligns with specific courses in a program. Contant Assessment Services at 610-359-5322 for more information.
Preferential Registration
Veterans receive preferential registration ahead of other students of like standing. To see the dates for upcoming sessions, go to www.dccc.edu/register and for latest priority date, visit the Events Calendar.