Veteran & Active Military Checklist

Check out this “Checklist for Success” to guide you through the process of enrolling at Western. Take the time to prepare for your new educational journey, and it will be a rewarding experience!

Veteran & Active Military Checklist

Ready to start at WNC?

Check out this “Checklist for Success” to guide you through the process of enrolling at Western. Take the time to prepare for your new educational journey, and it will be a rewarding experience!

Active Duty Military/Veteran Students who would like to pursue or are pursuing a degree or transfer to 4-year.

  • Apply for Admission
    Applying for admission is the first step to attending WNC. WNC's open admission process allows anyone to be accepted to the college.

    FOR DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS: Under Education Goal/Objective, select "I will be attending WNC to enroll in credit classes and plan on seeking a degree or 30 credit certificate of achievement."
    FOR NON DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS: Under Education Goal/Objective, select "I will be attending WNC to enroll in credit classes for a career upgrade, industry skills certification, personal interest or other reason and do not plan on seeking a degree or 30 credit certificate."
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The Admissions Process
  • Apply for Tuition Assistance
    Active duty service members may be eligible for tuition assistance through their military branch. This benefit differs from Veteran Affairs education benefits. Contact your education officer/NCO at your command to initiate the process.  For additional information, contact the WNC Controller’s Office at (775) 445-4221 or via email at cashier@wnc.edu.
Air Force
Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard
Submit Transfer Credit Evaluation
Learn More about Placement Tests
  • Meet with an Academic Adviser
    Our advisers and instructors are great resources to help you make important decisions about your educational goals. We aim to help you stay on track toward graduation.
Learn More about Counseling
Schedule a telephone Appt.
Learn More about Financial Aid
  • Register for Classes
    Choosing your classes early ensures that you get the times and classes you want. Enrollment is done through myWNC.
Register for Classes
  • Pay Fees
    Pay attention to payment deadlines or enroll in a payment plan to avoid being dropped from classes.
Learn More about Fees

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