(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA • October 3, 2018)—Are you a veteran looking to further your education? Get all of your questions answered at a free Military and College Prep Symposium at Delaware County Community College on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the STEM Center Auditorium on the Marple Campus (901 S. Media Line Road, Media, PA).

Veterans and their families are welcome to attend to receive information on military education benefits along with one-on-one assistance applying for financial aid and to the College, earning college credit for military training and experience, applying for military education benefits and getting registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs and learning about VA services. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with representatives from the College as well as organizations throughout the region that support veterans.

Register to attend at www.dccc.edu/vets-event or call 610-723-4000. This event is sponsored through a partnership between the College and PECO.

Resources for Veterans

The College is committed to providing education and training to veterans and active service members. Student-veterans benefit from preferential registration, credit for military training and experience and dedicated staff to help navigate the process. The Student Veterans of DCCC Club also provides veterans with an opportunity to get involved on campus while creating and managing events of interest to fellow veterans. The College’s Marple Campus also houses the Nazz Mariani Veterans Center, which was named in honor of World War II Army veteran Nazz Mariani. The Center is equipped with computers, satellite cable, a coffee maker and other amenities for student-veterans and serves as a space for studying, socializing and veterans-focused programming. Learn more about services for veterans at www.dccc.edu/veterans.

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