VETERAN & Military Affiliated Students
Where Excellence Is A Duty
It is never too late to begin a career that’s right for you.
Gillette College is a supportive and inclusive community committed to increasing student veteran access to campus resources and enrichment opportunities.
The Gillette Community College District works with every available VA and state education benefit designed to serve Military, Veterans, Survivors, or their dependents. Our dedicated VA representatives will represent you throughout your time on campus and well into your professional careers.
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“Having a post here helps bring veterans together in a community, so we can tell our stories to people we feel comfortable talking with, and it also gives veterans the opportunity to go from doing very unique things that maybe aren’t applicable to the outside world, to learning a new trade so you can blend in with the rest of the society. For some of us it’s easy to transition out of the military, for others it’s really difficult, so going to school is a plus, and having a post in the school, a place to go to, gives us a much greater opportunity for success.”
Ernie Gibson
US Air Force
Human Services Certificate
The Veteran Services Center
Main Building | Room 134
The Veteran Services Center is staffed by Veterans and volunteers with experience in the field and in the classroom. The students and alumni at Gillette College are living testimonials that our mission to serve one another as well as our community creates success that lasts a lifetime. Our staff are accredited VA representatives who can serve every need! Located in the main building, the center hosts events throughout the academic year and works with every element on and off campus that is designed to serve Veterans and Military Affiliated Students.
- VA Health Care
- VA Disability Claims Representation
- VA Education Claims
- Academic Counseling
The American Legion Post Home and Veteran Lounge
Veterans can make themselves at home at Gillette College with a spacious Veterans lounge which includes a snack bar, comfortable workstations, entertainment systems, and additional equipment that can be loaned out so we can ensure you have what you need to be successful. This is the post home and designated meeting location of The American Legion, Post 307.
The American Legion, Post 307
Gillette College is the home of The American Legion, Post 307, the only American Legion Post of its kind. Founded and chartered at Gillette College, Post 307 is a student organization that utilizes the experience and knowledge of the previous generations of Veterans and is connected with all American Legion posts within the United States. Post 307 provides referrals, training, and networks for students that are designed to aide in developing careers and success in personal and professional avenues, while providing advocacy and support to Veterans in need. Post 307 is the formal student organization at Gillette College that participates with student government and interacts with local and state organizations and government.
Scholarships
The Marne M. Kuehne Endowed Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to Veterans in pursuit of higher education, professional development, and non-credit or workforce required courses. Preference will be given to qualified disabled veterans providing proof of disability. Veterans without a documented disability are still encouraged to apply. This scholarship may be used for full or part time students. Eligibility and awards are determined by the Director of Veteran Services at Gillette College.
The Robert P. McCreery Memorial Scholarship
The Robert P. McCreery Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students attending Gillette College with a preference provided to a Veteran student who demonstrates financial need for a viable degree path. Eligibility and awards are determined by the Office of Financial Aid at Gillette College.
LCpl Jacob Ross Memorial Scholarship
The Lance Corporal Jacob Ross Memorial Scholarship is available to a Gillette College student in any program of study. This scholarship is in memoriam of LCpl Jacob Ross, USMC, from Gillette, Wyoming, who perished in combat during the war in Afghanistan in March of 2010. Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Eligibility and awards are determined by the Office of Financial Aid at Gillette College.
Ryan Zorn Memorial Scholarship
The Sergeant Ryan Zorn Scholarship is available to Gillette College student in any program of study. This scholarship is in memory of Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Zorn, from Upton, Wyoming, who perished due to injuries sustained from a vehicle rollover on November 16, 2009 while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Eligibility and awards are determined by the Office of Financial Aid at Gillette College.
Gillette Veteran Scholarship
The Gillette Veteran Scholarship may be provided to any student in pursuit of 6 credit hours or more. The recipient must provide proof of honorable military service. Eligibility and awards are determined by the Director of Veteran Services at Gillette College.
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Providing college funding to children of Post 9/11 Veterans who died on active duty or those who have a combined VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater. Apply January 1 through April 1. Apply through the national portal at legion.org/scholarships/legacy
Everything you need for your next career.
The Veteran Services Center at Gillette College is dedicated to helping our Veteran and Military students achieve academic excellence and personal success.