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Veteran and Military Students
Welcome! Pierce College is honored to serve military veterans and their families. We pledge to serve veterans and their families by providing support services and referrals to help veterans achieve their higher education goals.
Pierce College District encompasses two main campuses in Lakewood and Puyallup, education centers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and virtual education through its eLearning program.
Veterans Education Benefits Office
The Veterans Educational Benefits Offices at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and Puyallup act as liaisons between the College and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our certifying officials will assist veteran students by verifying their paperwork and submitting it to VA.
College Resources
Veterans Resource Center at Fort Steilacoom
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was awarded a three-year federal grant to establish a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. Comprehensive support services such as educational planning, tutoring, quiet study areas and opportunities to connect with other veteran students and resources are offered through our Veterans Resource Center.
Office Hours
May 20 through June 21M,T 8:00 am to 6 pm
W,Th 8:00 am to 5 pm
F 8:00 am to 1 pm
June 24 through June 28 (first week of classes Summer Quarter)
M,T,W 8:00 am to 6 pm
Th 8:00 am to 5 pm
F 8:00 am to 12 pm
July 1 through August 30
M-Th 8:00 am to 5 pm
F 8:00 am to 12 pm
HOLIDAYS College Closed: May 27, July 4
* Hours may vary the first week of quarter and between quarters
Contacts:
Fort Steilacoom Campus
Cascade Bldg
Voice: (253) 964-6505
VABenefitsFS@pierce.ctc.edu
Puyallup Campus
Gaspard Bldg
Voice: (253) 864-3194
VABenefitsPY@pierce.ctc.edu
Veterans Student Services
Veterans Resource Center -Fort Steilacoom
(253) 964-6364
CEVSS@pierce.ctc.edu
Fort Lewis
Voice: (253) 964-6567
ftlewis@pierce.ctc.edu
McChord
Voice: (253) 964-6606
mcchord@pierce.ctc.edu
