Veterans

We thank you for your service to our country. Now is our chance to serve you.

Veterans are a special group of students who come to us with their own skills, experience and background. We take pride in assisting our area veterans to enhance the skills they have or learn the new skills needed to completed a certificate and/or degree.

We know a Veteran needs and wants different types of services and programs, and we have an employee who works directly with Veterans. We also have a dedicated space, a Student Veteran’s Lounge, for them to rest and relax while on campus.

Military Leave Policy

We know your life as a service member can be unpredictable. If you are called to active duty, your academic advisor will assist with all the paperwork involved, so you can take a temporary leave from your studies. In addition, should you have to unenroll from East Central College due to military service, East Central College will promptly readmit a service member with the same academic status as he/she had when last attending the school or accepted for admission to the school.

Veterans Lounge

Located in the Donald Shook Student Center on the Union campus, East Central College has a Veterans Lounge available for all Veterans and Active Duty students. The lounge includes:

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • TV & DVDs
  • Computer & printer with FREE printing
  • Military Times and Missouri Conservation Magazine subscriptions delivered monthly