Supporting You Where You Are
Getting Started at Pierce College as a Military-Affiliated Student
Five Steps to Get Started at Pierce College
We support our military-affiliated students, whether active duty servicemembers, Veterans, or their families. Take accelerated courses at Pierce College at JBLM or explore your possibilities online and at any of our Washington campuses.
Step One: Apply for Admission
You can submit your application online at any time to get started at Pierce College.
Apply NowReadmissions Policy
As an open door institution, Pierce College permits the readmission of service members in compliance with the Federal Student Aid Handbook. Service members will be readmitted with the same academic status as when they last attended the college.
Step Two: Explore Funding Options
Complete your initial steps to paying for college - Military TA, MyCAA, VA Education Benefits, scholarships, financial aid and more.
Pay For College
Step Three: Student Success Orientation
Your Student Success Orientation will prepare you with essential tools and resources, introduce you to our Self-Guided Placement process for English and Math, and show you how to schedule your first appointment with an advisor.
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Step Four: New Student Advising
As a newly admitted student, we offer a 45-minute initial advising appointment to discuss your college and career goals and ensure your successful start. Our student success coaches at JBLM understand the unique needs and goals of military-affiliated students.
AdvisingYour Previous Experience Counts at Pierce College
Your student success coach will help you build a personalized career pathway plan that includes your previous credits. Review Transferring Military Experience for information on how transfer credits, military service credits, standardized tests and more can be applied to your degree or certificate at Pierce College.
Step Five: Register for Classes
After meeting with your advisor, you're now ready to register for classes and pay your tuition and fees.
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