Admission

“Serving Those Who Served -Welcome Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students鈥�

Essex Community College is proud to provide assistance to those who bravely served in the armed forces.

ECC鈥檚听Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA) can help you break down your options, so you can make the best choice and get the most from the benefits you鈥檝e earned.

Regular Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm

Summer Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 5:30pm听

CONTACT
Brian Basque – Coordinator听
[email protected]
Phone: 973-877-3592

Steps for Enrollment:

  1. Apply for Admission听
  2. Request military transcripts:
    • Air Force:
    • All others:
  3. Send official transcripts to: [email protected]听
  4. (If eligible)
    Request Commanders Cert (NJ National Guard only)
  5. Email Documents to: 听[email protected]
  6. Apply for financial Aid
  7. Schedule placement testing (if required)
  8. Meet with Academic Advisor
  9. Register for classes

As a veteran or veteran dependent, you may be eligible for educational benefits through听GI Bill庐听programs. GI Bill庐 is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at听.

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Explore your options:

Compare VA education benefits and review payment rates:

Choose a school or education program and estimate your benefit amount:

Learn how other Veterans benefited from VA education benefits:

Apply online:

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