If you served in the military, Southwest Virginia Community College is here to serve you.
We’ve consistently ranked among the nation’s top military-friendly schools every year since 2008, with recognition from GI Jobs, Silver Star Families of America, and other veterans’ organizations.
You’ll find a welcoming environment that values individuals of strong character. We provide military veterans with easy access to resources that promote financial, academic, and professional success.
Southwest has been ranked as a 2021-22 Top Ten Military Friendly School, exceeding benchmarks for academic policies, financial assistance, culture, and commitment, among others.
Visit the Military Friendly website for more information about the service and dedication Southwest exhibits to veterans.
Transform your experience into college credits. Visit the website at Credits2Careers.org.
This institution is approved to offer Gl Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency. See the College Catalog for more information and grievance procedure.Our Veterans Certifying Official will help you obtain the paperwork and provide the necessary documentation.
Your level of financial support depends on the number of credits you take:
You may need to provide discharge records, family status records, or other VA eligibility forms to get certified for veterans’ educational benefits. In addition, you may be eligible for benefits under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Act of 2008.
Remember, we’re here to serve you. Contact the Student Development Services office at 276-964-7290 to make sure you get all the veterans’ educational benefits you’re eligible for.
Heather RileyVeterans Certifying OfficialStudent Services276-964-7290Dellinger Hall Room 215heather.riley@sw.edu
Please see the Return of Unearned Military Tuition Assistance Policy
SEC. 103. Disapproval for purposes of educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain courses of education that do not permit individuals to attend or participate in courses pending payment. See Section 103 Excerpt of the Law
Developmental classes must precede required courses (e.g., ENG 01 before ENG 101 or ENG 111; MTH 03 before MTH 115, etc.). Developmental courses may be repeated one time
The SWCC Southern Gap Center will be dismissing at 10:00 AM, on Friday, November 8, due to nearby wildfires. Night classes are canceled.