Veteran FAQs
Yes. We have a Veteran鈥檚 Counselor, Mark Kaster, Lt. Col., USAF, Retd., available to discuss veteran鈥檚 benefits or admissions questions. Our Admissions counselors as well as other staff across campus are also available for our veteran students for questions that may arise.
This is determined by your (or your parent鈥檚) military service and is determined by the Veteran鈥檚 Administration. Please click on 鈥渁ttached checklist鈥� on the page on our website..
No. Benefits as well as other financial assistance will be applied against your account and you will only owe the estimated balance up front.
Yes. We encourage all students to complete the (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to determine eligibility. This should be completed as soon as you know you are applying to college in January.
The VA regional offices process payments once they receive all certification from the school, however, Wilkes has no control over the timeframe. As a Veteran, you are able to contact the VA to determine if there are any individual circumstances which may be holding up payment.