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 Carrie Hancock.
The Coordinator of Veterans Services provides assistance to 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 Veteran Services with any questions you may have regarding in your Veteran/Military benefits on the Centralia campus, room HB 139.
Illinois National Guard Grant (submitted electronically): ISAC
MIA/POW Scholarship:
Contact the Coordinator of Veteran Services for Application
Register for classes
The following items need to be taken to the Coordinator of Veteran Services:
DD214 Member copy 4
VA GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Confirmation page from initial application online
Letter of Eligibility from IVG, ING or MIA/POW Scholarship Card if applicable
Veteran Registration Form
Contact the Coordinator of Veteran Services with any questions you may have regarding in your Veteran/Military benefits on the Centralia campus, room HB 139.
Illinois National Guard Grant (submitted electronically): ISAC
MIA/POW Scholarship:
Contact the Coordinator of Veteran Services for Application
Register for classes
Compete Veteran Registration Form
Four-Year Option
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, rappelling, 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.
Transportation
Kaskaskia College will provide van transportation for ROTC students to attend the Thursday classes at SIU-E.
KC Veterans Club-Chapter of the Student Veterans of America – provides social support and activities to veterans and their families.
All new students applying for Federal Education Benefits should go to the website GI Bill to see what benefit(s) you are eligible for and what supporting documentation is needed to apply. The VA recommends applications be completed online and sent using the eBenefits website. If you apply online, print and bring a copy of the completed application to the Veterans’ Services Office to claim your education benefits.
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 complete the Veteran Registration Form every semester to use your benefits.
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 over payment 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 over payment and possible loss of benefits. An official transcript for Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy can be requested through the JST. 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 in St. Louis for Direct VA payment questions at 888-442-4551
There are two ways to verify monthly enrollment for Chapters 30 and 1606
Call the Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) at 1-877-823-2378
Access the website gibill and follow the link to the WAVE program.
