Military & Veterans Services
The Columbus State Military and Veterans Services Department provides individualized enrollment and referral services to assist community members in successfully meeting their educational and career goals. We are committed to providing uncompromising service by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability and stewardship.
Veterans Day 2024
Please join Columbus State Community College as we recognize our past & present Service Members of the U.S. Armed Forces in observance of Veterans Day 2024
Guest Speaker: MG Ret. Deborah Ashenhurst Director of Ohio Dept. Of Veterans Services
Where: Columbus State Downtown Campus, Mitchell Hall (Room 216 C)
When: Wednesday November13TH
Luncheon Time: 11:00 - 1:00pm
Ceremony will begin: 11:45
Intel & Semiconductor Jobs
Advanced Manufacturing is coming to Central Ohio in a big way, and companies are looking for workers. Intel selected the Columbus Region for its “mega-site” chip fabrication complex, and they're specifically recruiting veterans. If you're a veteran with an aptitude for machines, attention to detail, and no problems with hard work, we want to hear from you.
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Military & Veterans Services Office hours
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Union Hall Room 056
Columbus State Community College
550 E. Spring Street, P.O. Box 1609
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1609
Phone (614) 287-2644 & Choose a Menu Option
FAX (614) 287-6052
Questions for our Team: email militaryveteransservices@cscc.edu
Recruitment Practices
Consistent with Department of Defense standards, Columbus State does not engage in high-pressure or deceptive recruitment practices such as unsolicited or harassing phone calls and enticement with valuable goods and services. This excludes scholarships that help students afford college.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Benefits Overview
Step 1
Review the admission and registration deadlines at cscc.edu/deadlines.
Step 2
Apply for Admissions at cscc.edu/apply. Enter your Selective Service Number when asked. Provide a copy of your DD Form 214 with the application when prompted.
Step 3
Apply for VA Education Benefits via VA.GOV. If you have attended school before, utilizing your GI Bill® benefits, and you used your benefits at a school other than Columbus State Community College, you will need to transfer to your new institution via digital VA Form 22-1995.
Step 4
Apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov.
Step 5
Request Official copies of your JST or CCAF transcript be sent to the college. This could take up to 30 business days to be evaluated.
Step 6
Register & take the placement test(s) and meet with your Academic Advisor. This unlocks your account so that you can register for classes. Remember these classes must be within your curriculum to be approved for payment by the VA/DoD.
Step 7
Register for your first semester of classes.
Step 8
Complete the request for VA Certification link at Self Service. This request for VA Certification must be completed every semester. If you are a new student upload a copy of your certificate of eligibility (COE).