Adult Education 142 WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE Nestled at the base of the beautiful Ko‘olau Mountains in Windward Oahu, Windward CC welcomes active military and spouses stationed in Hawaii, offering veteran education benefits, personalized academic support with peer mentors to help students navigate college programs, and online and flexible schedules for busy working adults. Options for achieving a college education are: • Two-year online associate in arts degrees in business, entrepreneurship, and Hawaiian studies • Two-year associate in science degrees in veterinary technology and natural sciences • Online degrees in business, entrepreneurship, and Hawaiian studies along with hybrid degree in veterinary technology • Online certificates in mental health technician, family development, and web support • Certificates in business, art, Hawaiian studies, psychosocial development, agripharmatech, plant biotechnology and bio-resource management, sustainable agriculture, veterinary assisting and marine options • Transferable credits to UH or any fouryear university • Noncredit technical training • An impressive performing arts theatre, fine arts gallery and Imaginarium What do students say about Windward Community College? “As a marine wife, we move a lot. When I arrived in Hawaii, I needed to find a job. But I had limited work experience and no college degree. My best friend asked me why I wasn’t in school. I was afraid. But after talking to some educational advisors, I immediately registered for classes. The counselors and professors were fantastic, and have supported me every step of the way.” Call (800) 827-1000. Also visit va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents-education-assistance. • VEAP–Veterans Educational Assistance Program is available for Service Members contributing from military pay to participate, with the government matching contributions on a 2-for-1 basis. Assistance may be used for college degree and certificate programs, technical/vocational courses, flight training, licensing/certification tests, entrepreneurship training, certain entrance exams and correspondence training. Also visit va.gov/education/other-va-educationbenefits/veap. • National Testing Program–Students can be reimbursed all mandatory fees charged for national admission tests and tests for college credit. This also covers national tests that evaluate prior learning and knowledge, and provides an opportunity for credit at an institution of higher learning. Call (888) 442-4551 or visit va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-usebenefits/test-fees. • Private Military Spouse Scholarships– Varying from school to school, these range from assistance for foreign first-born spouses and minorities to those involved with community service projects. • Military-Friendly College Discounts– Many institutions offer up to 50 percent in discounts that vary with degree seeking level and program. Check for “Military Discounts” tabs and links on college and university websites. For details on transferring all or some unused benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to spouse and dependents, visit www.va.gov/education/transfer-post9-11-gi-bill-benefits.
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