Kaskaskia College is committed to serving you as we appreciate the time you and/or your family have served our nation.
Make sure you contact the Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Services after you have applied for Admission at Kaskaskia College. Need to apply for Admission? Go to the Admissions webpage, after you have been admitted contact the Coordinator of Veterans' Services at veterans@kaskaskia.edu.
The Coordinator of Veterans' Services assists veterans, active military, and their families with:
Academic advising
Financial aid in forms of grants, student work programs, and scholarships
Veteran benefits (federal and state)
Veterans Information
Contact the Coordinator of Veterans' Services with any questions you may have regarding your Veteran/Military benefits on the Centralia campus in the HB Building.
Contact the Coordinator of Veteran Services with any questions you may have regarding your Veteran/Military benefits on the Centralia campus in the HB Building.
Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): FAFSA Website (Kaskaskia’s Federal School Code: 001701)
Notify the Coordinator of Veteran Services if your Federal Veteran Benefits have changed
Apply for State of Illinois Veteran Affair Benefits (if applicable):
Military Science is traditionally offered as a four-year option. It is best to start as a freshman, but special arrangements can be made for those who start as sophomores. The first two years of Military Science are voluntary (without service obligation) and designed to give the students a perspective on their leadership ability and what the Army can offer them. Students who continue in ROTC and pursue a commission upon completion of the last two years of Military Science are provided with a subsistence allowance (up to $2,000) and all necessary uniforms and Military Science books.
Two-Year Option
The two-year option is designed to provide greater flexibility in meeting the needs of students desiring commissions in the United States Army. KC students who do not participate in the four-year or community college transfer option are eligible for enrollment at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Basic prerequisites for entering the two-year option are:
Students must be accepted at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.
Students must be in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA) and pass an Army medical examination.
Students must have two academic years of study remaining (undergraduate or graduate). If students are undergraduates, they must have junior status.
Students will attend a six-week summer camp to obtain the knowledge acquired by students in the four-year option. Attendance at the basic camp does not obligate students in any way and is only intended to provide students experience with Army life and its opportunities. Students will be paid approximately $750 for attendance at basic camp.
Qualifications
All students who desire to enter the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps must be United States citizens, be in good physical condition, and have high moral character. Students must be at least 17 years old to enroll and not over 30 when they receive their commission. Additional qualifications to be admitted into the advanced course include an academic average of "C" or better and passing an Army medical examination.
Academic Preparation
The SIUE Army Reserve "Officers" Training Corps academic preparation consists of two parts: (1) earning a degree in the student's chosen academic subject, and (2) completion of 18 semester hours (four-year option) or 12 semester hours (two-year option) of the Military Science curriculum. The courses in Military Science are university-level academic courses. The curriculum consists of classroom instruction and a leadership laboratory in which students receive leadership experience.
Leadership Laboratory
Leadership Laboratory is required of all students enrolled in Military Science classes. Classes are held one hour each week unless otherwise designated. In addition, students attend one mandatory field training exercise each semester. Leadership Laboratory develops individual military skills and leadership ability through participation in drill and ceremonies, survival training, repelling, field training exercises, and exposure to progressively greater responsibilities within the Cadet Corps Organization.
Extracurricular Activities Sponsored by Army ROTC
Army ROTC students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities designed to enhance the development of individuals' leadership skills and military knowledge. These activities include the Color Guard, Ranger Club, and intramural sports. Students not enrolled in ROTC may participate in these activities with the permission of the Professor of Military Science.
KC Veterans Club - Chapter of the Student Veterans of America – provides social support and activities to veterans and their families.
All students who are receiving MGIB - Active Duty (Chapter 30), Post 9/11 (Chapter 33), or MGIB - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) must verify their enrollment to receive their monthly payments.
You can verify your enrollment one of two ways:
Call 1-877-823-2378
Visit the Department of Veteran Affairs Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) and verify your enrollment online. Instructions on how to register can be found on the website.
VA Benefit Payments
Call the Veteran's Regional Processing Office at 1-888-442-4551.
All new students applying for Federal Education Benefits should go to the website GI Bill® to inquire what benefit(s) they are eligible for and what supporting documentation is needed to apply. The VA recommends applications be completed online and sent using the Department of Veteran Affairs Education website.
All new students and students changing schools or degree/certificate programs must notify the Coordinator of Veterans’ Services.
A copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) needs to be brought to the Coordinator of Veterans’ Services as soon as possible.
You must maintain a 2.0-grade point average to be in good standing for GI Bill® benefits as well as State Veteran benefits. You must also complete 67% of your classes to be in good standing for your State Veteran benefits.
You must notify the Coordinator of Veterans’ Services of any class or schedule change to prevent overpayment and possible reduction/loss of benefits.
Send all transcripts to the Office of the Registrar. This includes; high school, college, and military transcripts. Do this as soon as possible to prevent overpayment and possible loss of benefits. An official transcript for Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy can be requested through the JST website. Official transcripts from the Community College of the Air Force can be requested at Community College of the Air Force Transcripts.
Request for Advance Pay must be requested 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester.
Call the Veteran’s Regional Processing Office at 888-442-4551
There are two ways to verify monthly enrollment for Chapters 30, 33, and 1606 1. Call the Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) at 1-877-823-2378 2. Online through WAVE
