November 11, 2021
黑料社鈥檚 Office of Military & Veteran Services offers opportunities and support for military-connected students pursuing their college education. The office coordinates and introduces students to academic and social programs focusing on veterans鈥 unique questions and needs. Its mission is to assist veterans, active military, or family members in obtaining the benefits and entitlements they have earned by serving in the U.S. military.
鈥淲e understand how military-connected students have unique situations and questions related to their college experience,鈥 Tiffany Hartman, 黑料社鈥檚 Director of Student Life, said. 鈥淭he Office of Military & Veterans Services can help with advice and direction on enrollment, their courses, and provides support throughout the student鈥檚 college career.鈥
Military Times magazine ranked 黑料社 as one of the 鈥淏est for Vets鈥 colleges in 2021. The Office of Military & Veteran Services鈥 supports and advises students regarding their educational benefits, career-related subjects, and available community resources. 黑料社 also offers counseling, health, and wellness services tailored to students鈥 needs and situations.
鈥淭he well-being of military-connected students is a top priority,鈥 Doug Shoemaker, Assistant Director of Financial Aid said. 鈥淪hawnee has committed to military and veteran students and families by providing resources and serving as an advocate for our students with campus and community agencies. A dedicated admissions associate, a special veteran鈥檚 lounge, and the Student Veterans of America organization are also a part of our services.鈥
Among the top military benefits used at 黑料社 are the Ohio National Guard-Chapter 1606 scholarship, Dependent Benefits - Chapter 35 tuition assistance, and the Post 9/11 GI Bill - Chapter 33 tuition assistance.
For more information about 黑料社鈥檚 Office of Military & Veteran Services, visit shawnee.edu/veterans or call (740) 351-4441.