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You are a Military-Connected Student at MCC if you are active military, a veteran or one of their dependents.

Read more information on Military - Connected Student Resources

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01 Apply for Military Education Benefits

New students using military-connected education benefits should apply for benefits 30 to 60 days prior to the start of the quarter they plan to attend. However, their application can be made at any time during the quarter. Please retain a copy of your Application Verification Page to submit to MCC Veterans Certification Officers.

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02 Apply to MCC Applying is always free. Once you create an account and complete an application, you can meet with a Veterans Certifying Official to discuss the GI Bill® and other military benefits. More information is available on our Military and Veterans Services page.
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03 Get Financial Aid MCC is committed to connecting you to the resources you need to pursue your goals. Military students are encouraged to apply for financial aid, even if their military education benefits cover the full cost of attending MCC.

FAFSA application help
Scholarships
GI Bill® application help
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04 Meet with a Success Navigator A navigator can help customize an educational plan that works for you and set up your first quarter at MCC.

Schedule a Navigator Appointment
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05 Submit Military Transcripts

MCC will need a copy of your prior academic or military transcripts, as well as CLEP/DANTES test results. Learn more about the military transcript submission process.

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06 Visit the Veterans and Military Resource Center

Located on the South Omaha Campus, the Veterans and Military Resource Center provides wraparound support to all MCC veterans and military-connected students, regardless of VA or DoD education benefits use.

Additional Support

Have more questions? Feel free to contact us. 

  531-622-4770
  E-mail Military Support Services
  Chat with an Application Specialist

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.