Veteran & Military Services

Lehigh Carbon Community College offers degrees and programs tailored for the veteran and military community. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, seeking new skills for a civilian career, or pursuing an education as a military spouse, our programs are designed for your success.

Here’s How We Support You

• Flexibility: We offer online, on-campus, and evening classes so you can study at your own pace.
• Dedicated Support: Our veteran support team is here to guide you through a seamless transition to college.
• Credit for Service: We make it easy to transfer credits from your military experience and past education, saving you time and money.
• Veteran/Military Lounge: It’s equipped with everything you need to study, get assignments done, or socialize with fellow veterans or military students.

Lehigh Carbon Community College welcomes all veteran and military connected students. Whether you are active duty, or a veteran, we can assist you, and eligible dependents, as you begin or continue your education. Our veteran support team is dedicated to providing you with the most accurate and up-to-date information to ensure you receive the best possible educational experience.

Government Shutdown Notification (Effective October 1, 2025)

The federal government has entered a shutdown. This affects all military education benefits, including Tuition Assistance (TA), Credentialing Assistance (CA), AF COOL, Civilian TA, and Navy NCPACE.

What This Means for You

• No new funding during the shutdown – Requests for Tuition Assistance (TA), Credentialing Assistance (CA), AF COOL, or Civilian TA are paused during the shutdown and cannot be paid or approved for courses starting during the shutdown. This means that anyone in a late-start course starting 10/22 or 11/5 may not receive funding for those courses if the shutdown is still in effect by those dates.
• Retroactive funding is not guaranteed – Once a budget or continuing resolution (CR) is passed, funding may resume, but back-pay for classes that started during the shutdown is uncertain.
• Students will be advised to work with their learning provider, local Education & Training Sections, AFCOOL office or TA point of contact to help guide them regarding decisions for any enrollments that are affected by the shutdown.
• Education offices are furloughed – Points of Contact (POCs) will not be available until the shutdown ends.

Any updates regarding changes with TA can be found in your TA portals (ArmyIgnited or Academic Institution Module) under ‘Announcements’.

Important Note: Students using VA Education Benefits (e.g., Post-9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 35, Chapter 31, etc.) should not be impacted by the shutdown, as VA funding is not subject to the same restrictions.

LCCC will continue to monitor official guidance and will provide updates as soon as they’re available. If you have questions, please contact our School Certifying Official:

Alex Maaser – 610-799-1765 or amaaser@lccc.edu