Lower Columbia College is committed to ensuring that all veterans, active duty personnel, reservists, and their families have access to the educational benefits and resources entitled to them.

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LCC participates in the following VA educational programs

  • Post 9/11 GI Bill® - Ch 33
  • Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD) - Ch 30
  • Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) - Ch 35
  • Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) - 1606
  • Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) - 1607
  • Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) - Ch 31
  • Military Tuition Assistance

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 website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Resources for Veterans


Apply for Benefits

Learn what's needed to apply for and obtain your veteran benefits.

Veterans Resource Center

A quiet, controlled, and confidential environment for veterans to connect with one another.

Join Campus Life

Get involved in campus life, campus activities and making friends.

Veteran Briefings

Learn how to transition as a student and ultimately reach your educational goals.

Help & Support

Get help from college services and programs designed to support students

Contact Us

Meet your LCC Veterans Services staff members.

Tuition Information


See the discounted tuition rates for veterans at our Tuition and Fees page.

Contacts for Veterans


Thank you for your service to our country. Assistance is provided to veterans and veteran dependent students at the Veterans Services window located in the Admissions Center during regular business hours. Alternatively, please contact any of the individuals listed below for information about veteran admission and VA benefits procedures, or for veteran support services.

 Admissions and Financial Aid

 Sarah Kirton, Financial Aid Advisor
 (360) 442-2611
 va@lowercolumbia.edu

Disability and Access Services

 Mary Kate Morgan, Director, Disability and Access Services & Special Populations
 (360) 442-2341
 mmorgan@lowercolumbia.edu

Veterans Resource Center

  Student Center (STC) 115

Veterans Alliance

Connect with other veterans on campus, get help navigating the college system, and help ensure that the college is meeting the needs of veterans and their families.