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Military Veterans
Compass College of Cinematic Arts is honored to acknowledge the service and contributions made to our country by the members of our Armed Forces. It is our pleasure to serve veterans and military personnel by helping you further your education and transition into a career in film and digital media. The designated point of contact for prospective and current student veterans is Lynne Heerema, Financial Aid.
Lynne Heerema
Financial Aid
finaid@compass.edu
616.988.1000
A film honoring the men and women who served in WWII by speaking to them about the experience 70 years later. Filmed by Compass Alumni.
Education Benefits
Veterans of the U.S. military and their eligible dependents may enroll at CCCA and use approved Veterans Educational Benefits they are eligible to receive. The veteran must register for benefits using either the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs online site (https://www.gibill.va.gov), e-benefits, or at a VA regional office. Once the benefits have been approved, CCCA must receive a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility at the following office:
Financial Aid Office
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
41 Sheldon Blvd. Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616.988.1000 | finaid@compass.edu
Once the college certifies your enrollment each term, the VA sends payment on your behalf. The college then applies the payment to your student account.
Scholarships for Veterans
- AFCEA International
- AffordableColleges.com
- AMVETS Scholarship
- Feldman Law Firm Disabled Veteran Scholarship
- FrigginYeah Veteran’s Scholarship
- Goedeker’s Appliances Annual Public Service College Book Scholarship
- Kelly Law Team Disabled Veteran Scholarship
- Law Offices of David A. Black Disabled Veteran Scholarship
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- RJT Criminal Defense Disabled Veteran Scholarship
- Sports Clips Help a Hero Scholarship
- Veteran Benefits Scholarship
- Veterans United Foundation
- Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program
- Whitfield, Bryson & Mason LLP Disabled Veteran Scholarship
BRANCH SPECIFIC
- Air Force Association Spouse Scholarship
- Anchor Scholarship Foundation
- Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships
- Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
- Marine GYSGT John David Fry Scholarship
- Navy: Wings over America Scholarship
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
- AFCEA Military Personnel/Dependent Scholarship
- AHIMA Foundation Veteran Scholarship
- American Legion
- American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship
- BestColleges.com’s scholarship guide for military spouses and children
- Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
- Corvias Foundation
- Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund
- Fisher House Scholarship for Military Children
- Folds of Honor Scholarship
- Hero’s Legacy Scholarship
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
- Military Officers Association of America
- Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship
- Military Spouse Scholarship
- National Military Family Association
- Portage, Michigan VFW Scholarship
- Thanks USA
- Veterans United Foundation Scholarship