MCC is proud to support our military personnel and their families!
It is a privilege to have U.S. Veterans, active duty, reservists, and family members among our diverse student body. We value your service and commitment to duty.
Manchester Community College has a long standing tradition of providing quality education and training to veteran and active duty personnel and their families. Established as the State Trade School at Manchester in 1945, MCC was founded in order to train returning WWII soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen for life after military service.
MCC Veterans Center
The MCC Veterans Center, located in Room 264, provides a safe environment on campus for all MCC students who current or former military members, their spouses, and their dependents to study, relax, refresh, and socialize.
Veterans Service Team
The Veterans Service Team is committed to providing comprehensive coordinated service and support to those individuals seeking to gain new skills, enhance existing skills and to transfer skills acquired in the military for use in civilian life.
1) Getting Started
We strongly suggest that interested students start these processes at least 8 weeks before the start of the semester:
- Learn about the Programs of Study we offer here at MCC. Feel free to schedule a visit to meet with an Admissions counselor in person.
- Apply for Admissions as required by the specific program*.
- Include a copy of your DD214 or 2586 paperwork with your application
- Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA).
- Take the Accuplacer Placement Test if necessary.
- Provide SMART transcripts if you earned any Military credits.
- Provide official college transcripts if you earned previous college credits.
- Apply for COE/NOBE at www.gibill.va.gov. Please note that this process can take a while.
- When admitted to MCC and you have your COE/NOBE letter, you should submit them to the Registrar's office.
- Register for classes with your Academic Advisor. Matriculated students will have the option to register for classes online via SIS after their first semester.
- Plan ahead for payments of classes and fees prior to the semesters' Payment Deadlines. Veterans benefits and other payment options are accepted.
- Meet with Support Services as needed (see below).
* Some programs have additional requirements for admission. If your program is listed, please check the program's page for details:
- Automotive Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Health Information Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Teacher Education
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing
2) Support Services
Admissions/Financial Aid
Applying to MCC
Registration
Academic Advising
Experience & Transfer Credit Review
Transfer and Career
Student Support Services
Accessibility Services
3) Getting Settled in at MCC
All new students are encouraged to attend New Student Orientation to assist in the transition to MCC. Orientation will cover overviews of the various services on campus, access to online student accounts, campus safety, parking, etc.
Join the MCC Veterans student club. The club is here to establish a veteran-friendly environment at MCC.
Be sure to check out the Current Students page for more helpful documents and links.
Manchester Community College is approved by the NHSAA Office to administrate VA Educational Benefits for eligible students. The VA makes eligibility determinations and students that believe they may be eligible for benefits under the GI Bill® should seek determination from the VA. 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.
