Collin College Veterans Resource Center

02/09/2021

Are you a Collin College student veteran ready to connect with career opportunities? Join us for our virtual “Diversity Career Series – VETworking Panel,” on Tuesday, March 23rd, from 2-3 p.m., to get the inside story from veterans who are actually working in the industry and obtain advice about your job search. Participating in the event can help you learn about company culture and develop strategies for learning about job openings.

02/08/2021

Succeeding in college after the military can be tough. Sign up for Warrior-Scholar Project’s FREE online Community College Success Workshop for veterans on February 13th. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eU2CWhu

02/02/2021

In our commitment to the success and well-being of our student veterans, we’ve partnered with Meals for Vets to provide a service to Collin College Veterans struggling with hunger. Qualified student veterans can receive $8/day towards food at any campus. You can apply at https://www.mealsforvets.org/help/

01/21/2021

The Student Veterans Association will be holding its annual NATCON on February 19th and 20th. The registration is FREE for the first 250 to register, AND the first 3000 students to register will receive a NatCon Supply Drop! Sign up for yourself and your success!

01/18/2021

Don’t forget - The Spring 2021 semester begins tomorrow, January 19! Wow. Where did the time go?

01/11/2021

Happy New Year! 🎇 Our Veteran Resource Centers are open and ready to help you with all your veteran education benefit questions and needs. ☕️🍫 Need a snack and some coffee? We’ve got those too, and they’re FREE!

Veteran Resource Centers:
Frisco Campus-Founders Hall Rm.141
McKinney Campus-Rm. B122
Plano Campus-Rm. D-200
Technical Campus-Rm. A-150
Wylie Campus-Campus Commons Rm. 214

12/14/2020

Y’all, just a reminder that Veterans Services will be working from home December 14th to December 18th, 2020, and January 4th to 8th, 2021. For questions or concerns regarding your benefits, we can be reached at [email protected]

12/10/2020

Veterans Services will be working from home December 14th to December 18th, 2020, and January 4th to 8th, 2021. For questions or concerns regarding your benefits, we can be reached at [email protected]

11/13/2020

It may not be the last day of Fall, but it is your last day to enter for a chance to win some AWESOME RTIC gear that could make your Fall that much cooler 😎 Stop by your Collin College Veterans Resource Center to enter!

11/11/2020

Don’t forget to drop by your closest Collin College Veterans Resource Center for a chance to win some chillllly RTIC gear!

Frisco Campus-Founders Hall Rm.141
McKinney Campus-Rm. B122
Plano Campus-Rm. D-200
Technical Campus-Rm. A-150
Wylie Campus-Campus Commons Rm. 214

11/11/2020

Today, Collin College honors the faculty, staff and students who selflessly answered the call of duty. To those who chose to serve their country in the name of freedom, we thank you and wish you a happy #VeteransDay. 🇺🇸

11/10/2020

On November 10, 1775, Captain Samuel Nicholas raised the first two battalions of Marines during the American Revolutionary War. Revered across the country, today, the U.S. Marines celebrate their 245th birthday as one of the world’s finest military forces. Semper Fi, Devil Dogs.

11/10/2020

Hey y’all, the weather in north Texas is getting cooler, so be sure to stop by any Collin College Veterans Resource Center from 11/09 to 11/13 for our Veterans Week Giveaway, and a chance to win an RTIC Cooler with some goodies inside!
•Frisco Campus-Founders Hall Rm.141
•McKinney Campus-Rm. B122
•Plano Campus-Rm. D-200
•Technical Campus-Rm. A-150
•Wylie Campus-Campus Commons Rm. 214

11/09/2020

We’re celebrating Veterans Week by giving away some COOL RTIC gear to a few lucky veterans! Stop by your Collin College Veterans Resource Centers for a chance to win!
Frisco: Founders Hall Rm.141
McKinney: Rm. B122
Plano: Rm.D200
Allen: Rm. A150
Wylie: Campus Commons Rm.214

11/09/2020

If we had an air horn 📢, we’d be sounding it off in celebratory fashion because it’s VETERANS WEEK at Collin College! Check out these flyers to find out what’s going on at YOUR Collin College Veterans Resource Center to honor its #student #veterans.

11/06/2020

It’s getting chilly, so be sure to stop by any @collincollege Veterans Resource Center from 11/09 to 11/13 for our Veterans Week Giveaway, and a chance to win an RTIC Cooler with some goodies inside!

11/04/2020

It’s National Stress Awareness Day and nothing’s been more stressful than 2020. Learn to destress into 2021 with COVID Coach – The VA’s guide to helping veterans and their families cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID Coach can also help families develop healthy habits and provide families with local resources and professional support. The app is available for iOS and Android, you can learn more here: https://youtu.be/b932LremOlc

11/02/2020

Let’s change lives together, y’all! Collin College's Veterans Resource Centers are accepting canned goods and other non-perishable items to donate to the Veterans Center of North Texas - VCONT in the City of Plano, from 11/02 to 11/20. Together, we can help make a difference in #collincounty!

10/30/2020

The VA Dependents Education Assistance program, better known as the Chapter 35, provides eligible dependents and survivors of military families with up to $1224/mo while they attend class. Learn more about the Ch.35 here - https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents-education-assistance/

10/27/2020

The VRC at Collin College’s Central Park campus in McKinney is located in F141. In the VRC, you’ll meet our services specialist, Jason Elliston. Be sure to stop by for free snacks and coffee! ☕️ #student #veterans #collegelife #SVA

10/26/2020

Today is National Day of the Deployed. At Collin College's Veteran’s Resource Center, we remember and honor those whose duty has called them far from home, and pray for them to return, safe and sound, to the arms of their families. #NationalDayoftheDeployed

10/22/2020

In 1955 on this day in history, the F-105 Thunderchief took its maiden flight. This would mark the beginning of its almost 30 years of combat-service before it would be retired due to half the fleet being shot down or crashed. #airforce #vietnamwar #neverforget

10/21/2020

Y'all meet Pam. Pam served 5.5 years in the #USArmy as a 92Y. She's been a VA Advisor at @collincollege for 2 years. Her advice to #student #veterans - "Be proactive about your future. 4 year schools have more steps required towards admission, so start doing your research now."

10/19/2020

Early registration for veterans, active duty members and their families starts this week! Visit the link to schedule an appointment, or come in person the 15th or 20th! -[email protected]/bookings/?fbclid=IwAR28khaaLDDn5geWp3vkWblp_-YASboYqr87oKSsBW4dpyarKj805QGqohQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/?fbclid=IwAR28khaaLDDn5geWp3vkWblp_-YASboYqr87oKSsBW4dpyarKj805QGqohQ

10/14/2020

The Chapter 33 Post 9/11 G.I. Bill is one of several @DeptVetAffairs #education benefits you can use at @collincollege. The Ch.33 pays tuition and fees to the school, while the student receives a monthly housing payment and a book stipend. Click on the link below if you’d like to learn more about this amazing benefit!

https://collin.financialaidtv.com/play/1662-post-911-gi-bill-%C2%AE-benefits/488-post-911-gi-bill-%C2%AE-benefits

10/13/2020

Early registration for veterans, active duty members and their families starts this week! Visit the link to schedule an appointment, or come in person the 15th or 20th! - [email protected]/bookings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/

10/12/2020

The VRC at Collin College’s Spring Creek campus in Plano is located in D200/201. In the VRC, you’ll meet our services specialist, Caleb Martin. Be sure to stop by for free snacks and coffee! ☕️ #student #veterans #collegelife #SVA

10/08/2020

Today in history, US Army corporal Alvin C. York neutralized 28 Nazi German soldiers and captured 132 in the Argonne Forest. For this, he was promoted to sergeant and awarded the US Medal of Honor and French Croix de Guerre. #todayinhistory #MOH #USARMY

10/07/2020

Early registration for those using veteran's benefits starts next week!

10/06/2020

The VRC at Collin College’s Technical campus in Allen is located in A150. In the VRC, you’ll meet our services specialist, Joshua Jones. Be sure to stop by for free snacks and coffee! ☕️ #student #veterans #collegelife #SVA

09/30/2020

Y’all meet Joey King, a U.S. Navy veteran and one of our four School Certifying Officials. Joey was a program specialist in the U.S. Navy for just over 8 years, and has been a School Certifying Official for just over 5 years. Joey’s biggest advice to student veterans is, “Take advantage of your resources on campus.” #student #veterans #collegelife #SVA #navyveteran

09/28/2020

The VRC at Collin College's Wylie campus is located on the second floor of the Campus Commons in room 214. In the VRC, you’ll meet our services specialist, Mark Martinez. Be sure to stop by for snacks and coffee. #student #veterans #collegelife #SVA

09/28/2020

Applications are now open for Spring Scholarships! If you are attending in the spring don't miss out on this opportunity!

09/25/2020

Come see the new Wylie campus tomorrow! This event is open to the public, and is a great chance to see our new campus.

09/18/2020