Veterans Affairs
ECTC received the Military Times Best for Vets in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023
Application Process
Looking to get educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay for your college here at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College? The following process will help you get started.
First Steps for All Students
- Apply for admission to the college. You can begin this process before seeing our office, but please be sure to see us as soon as possible.
- Enroll in classes once your Admissions file is complete.
- Follow the steps below based on new or returning status.
- Contact our office to turn in your paperwork
For VA Education Benefits
Are you a new student?
- You will need to apply for benefits through DVA by going to www.va.gov and completing the online application.
- Be sure to print the confirmation page once you have submitted your application. We will need this while DVA processes your application and mails you a Certificate of Eligibility.
- If you have already applied and received your Certificate of Eligibility, we will need a copy.
- If you are transferring to ECTC from another college, you will need to complete a Change of Program/Change of Place Form. These are located in our office. We will need unofficial/officials copies of your transcripts.
- If you are using Vocational Rehabilitation, we will need a copy of your VA Form 28-1905 from your case manager.
- All students are required to complete the ECTC Veterans Enrollment Form in Student Self-Service. This form is located under the Academic Records tile. The form is completed each semester that you enroll in classes.
Are you a returning student?
- You need to complete the ECTC Veterans Enrollment Form in Student Self-Service. The form is located under the Academic Records tile.
- If you are changing your major, you will need to complete a Change of Program Form with our office. These forms are available in our office.
Contact Information
MIlitary and Veteran Services Center:
- Tabbi Stutzenberger - Director of Military and Veteran Services
- Sheila Fonda - Academic Advisor, VA School Certifying Official
- Kenneth Jefferson - Academic Advisor, VA School Certifying Official
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
