Turn your military skills into a rewarding career.

Many members of the military have found their ideal fit at Charter College, both for their post-secondary education and their own career goals. At Charter College, we enroll many veterans and active service members, as well as their dependents. A number of veterans have also chosen to build their post-military careers at Charter College as instructors.

There are several reasons why Charter College is such a good match for military personnel and their dependents, including our program flexibility, a professional and structured learning environment, and highly relevant education programs. Whether you are looking to expand on the skills you developed in the military, or begin a new career, Charter College has the career-focused programs to get you where you want to be tomorrow.

Charter College is Made for the Military

• Like you we are focused and disciplined in our work and driven to succeed.
• Like the military we insist on a professional atmosphere with rules of engagement–from dress codes to attendance requirements.
• We create a structured learning environment and set expectations for our students high, then we give you the resources to meet those expectations.
• Our programs move quickly and efficiently, getting you out of school and into the workplace faster.
• We accommodate active duty and working students with day and evening class schedules.
• Our financial services team understands the VA and GI Bill, will work to maximize your benefit and will process paperwork.  
• We support our students and treat them with honesty and respect and expect the same in return.
• Every Charter College program at eligible campuses offers a 25% military tuition discount*

*The Military Tuition Discount is not available at Charter College campuses in Alaska or for those enrolled in Charter College Online Programs.

The information below is provided to our veterans and active military students as a guide, but rest assured the Charter College admissions staff will take you step-by-step through the enrollment process, determine the best government benefit program for you, and process your paperwork. We are always available to answer any questions you have, just call 888.200.9942.

Below is a list of what you need to bring in order to file paperwork for the specified government benefit.

Northwest Career Colleges Federation Veterans Appreciation Scholarship Program
Active duty military and post 9/11 Veterans residing in Washington state are eligible for a scholarship from Northwest Career Colleges. Awards range from $500-$1,000. Click here to apply. 

*Dishonorably discharged Veterans are not eligible for federal education benefits.