Admission

“Serving Those Who Served -Welcome Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students”

Essex Community College is proud to provide assistance to those who bravely served in the armed forces.

ECC’s Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA) can help you break down your options, so you can make the best choice and get the most from the benefits you’ve earned.

Regular Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm

Summer Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 5:30pm 

CONTACT
Brian Basque – Coordinator 
[email protected]
Phone: 973-877-3592

Steps for Enrollment:

  1. Apply for Admission 
  2. Request military transcripts:
  3. Send official transcripts to: [email protected] 
  4. Apply for GI Bill benefits (If eligible)
    Request Commanders Cert (NJ National Guard only)
  5. Email Documents to:  [email protected]
  6. Apply for financial Aid
  7. Schedule placement testing (if required)
  8. Meet with Academic Advisor
  9. Register for classes

As a veteran or veteran dependent, you may be eligible for educational benefits through GI Bill® programs. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

 

Explore your options:

Compare VA education benefits and review payment rates:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/comparison_tool.asp

Choose a school or education program and estimate your benefit amount:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/school_decision.asp

Learn how other Veterans benefited from VA education benefits:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/my_story.asp

Apply online:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/apply.asp

For more information visit:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/