Veterans
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.
Enrollment Checklist for Veteran Students
- Submit an Application for Admission.
- Submit your military transcripts.
- Request Army, Navy, or Marines transcript.
- Request Air Force transcript.
- Submit your DD-214.
- Complete additional documentation (if requested by Admissions).
(High School Equivalency, High School, Homeschool, College)
- Email: admissions@eastcentral.edu
- Mail: 1964 Prairie Dell Road, Union, MO 63084
- Watch email for instructions.
- Use the information to access MyECC, ECC Email, Canvas and Watermark (Aviso).
- The college sends most information electronically. Make it a habit to check ECC Email often.
- Apply for Veterans Benefits including tuition assistance, grants, and scholarships.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the ECC Scholarship Application. ECC’s School Code is 008862.
- Refer to the Financial Aid Checklist for detailed information.
- Students may be required to take a placement test. Criteria can be found at the Placement Test Guide.
- Students should prepare for the Accuplacer Test.
- Meet with an academic advisor to discuss goals and enroll in classes.
- Obtain an ECC Student ID Card from Student Services.
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