Military & Veterans Services
The Columbus State Military and Veterans Services Department provides individualized enrollment and referral services to assist community members in successfully meeting their educational and career goals. We are committed to providing uncompromising service by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability and stewardship.
Autum 2022 Semester GI Bill Certification
As soon as you have registered for your classes you must submit your request for G.I. Bill Certification through the link in Self Service
Military & Veteran Priority Registration
In compliance with Ohio Revised Code §3345.422, and in support of our student veterans and military service members, Columbus State Community College will open a Priority Registration Period for Student Veterans and Military Service Members beginning one week prior to the opening of registration to the general student population. During the priority registration timeframe, veterans and currently serving military service members may register for classes.
Veterans Related Topics
Contact Us
Military & Veterans Services Office hours
Monday - Tuesday: 08:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednsday - 08:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Thurdsday - 08:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Last Saturday of the month 09:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Delaware Hall, Room 156 & Union Hall Room 048
Columbus State Community College
550 E. Spring Street, P.O. Box 1609
Columbus, Ohio 43216-1609
Phone (614) 287-2644 & Choose a Menu Option
FAX (614) 287-6052
Email our Team: militaryveteransservices@cscc.edu
Recruitment Practices
Consistent with Department of Defense standards, Columbus State does not engage in high-pressure or deceptive recruitment practices such as unsolicited or harassing phone calls and enticement with valuable goods and services. This excludes scholarships that help students afford college.
Have Questions or Need Assistance?
Simply email the Military and Veteran Services Department at veteranservices@cscc.edu or call (614) 287-2644 to request assistance with your question or issue from a Columbus State representative.
Benefits Overview
Step 1
Review the admission and registration deadlines at cscc.edu/deadlines.
Step 2
Apply for Admissions at cscc.edu/apply. Enter your Selective Service Number when asked. Provide a copy of your DD Form 214 with the application when prompted.
Step 3
Apply for VA Education Benefits via VA.GOV. If you have attended school before, utilizing your G.I. Bill benefits, and you used your benefits at a school other than Columbus State Community College, you will need to transfer your benefits. Complete and submit online a VA Form 22-1995.
Step 4
Apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov.
Step 5
Request Official copies of your JST or CCAF transcript be sent to the college.
Step 6
Take the placement test(s) and meet with an Academic Advisor. This unlocks your account so that you can register for classes.
Step 7
Register for your first semester of classes.
Step 8
Complete the request for VA Certification link at Self Service. This request for VA Certification must be completed every semester. If you are a new student upload a cpoy of your certificate of elegibility (COE).
