{"id":845,"date":"2025-06-19T08:26:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T12:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=845"},"modified":"2025-06-19T08:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T12:28:52","slug":"veteran-military-resource-center-vmrc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/veteran-military-resource-center-vmrc\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran &amp; Military Resource Center (VMRC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#VMRC-educational-benefits\">Educational Benefits<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#VMRC-get-started\">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#VMRC-services-and-resources\">Services &amp; Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#VMRC-FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#VMRC-policies\">Policies<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#VMRC-contact-us\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/occ-foundation\/donate\/\">Donate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide is-style-intro\">OCC is committed to helping you succeed with our Veteran and Military Resource Center (VMRC).&nbsp;The VMRC provides social, educational, recreational, mentoring, advocacy, leadership, and academic support services designed to ensure your well-being, success, retention, and graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">You\u2019ll find a dedicated office and staff that works exclusively with military and veteran-affiliated students to achieve their goals at the V.M.R.C. Additionally, many of our faculty and staff members are veterans, so you can be confident that we know what it takes to help you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">Questions? Please&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:veterans@ocean.edu\">contact<\/a>&nbsp;the VMRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons pattern-tabs__list is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">VMRC Services<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Perks<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Tutoring at the VMRC<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button pattern-tabs__tab\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panels has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">VMRC Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/OCC-Veterans-Military-Resource-Center-VMRC-Logo-4C.jpg\" alt=\"OCC Veterans Military Resource Center logo\" class=\"wp-image-26083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/OCC-Veterans-Military-Resource-Center-VMRC-Logo-4C.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/OCC-Veterans-Military-Resource-Center-VMRC-Logo-4C-291x300.jpg 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Ocean County Veteran Service Officer (VSO) will be on-site the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am-3:00 pm to assist with claims, appeals, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program onsite twice each month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer-to-peer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connection to on and off-campus resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/31054539_XXL-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students working in a classroom on laptops\" class=\"wp-image-5685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/31054539_XXL-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/31054539_XXL-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/31054539_XXL-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lounge with refreshments, TV and video games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer lab with CAC readers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chromebook lending library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterans\u2019 club and exclusive networking opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work Study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tutoring at the VMRC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Available now at the VMRC:&nbsp;<strong>Walk-in<\/strong>&nbsp;tutoring hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Math &amp; CSIT \u2013 Jay Patel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing \u2013 Emily Homer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Math &amp; CSIT \u2013 Jay Patel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing \u2013 Emily Homer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, tutoring is available to all students in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/tutoring\/\" title=\"Tutoring\">Tutoring Center<\/a>, on the 2nd Floor of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/visit-us\/campus-map\/instruction-building\/\" title=\"Instruction Building (INST)\">Instructional Building<\/a>. Students can stop by or make an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-tabs__tab-panel has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"895\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/VCL-988-HORIZ.jpg\" alt=\"Veterans Crisis Line Logo\" class=\"wp-image-26082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/VCL-988-HORIZ.jpg 895w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/VCL-988-HORIZ-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/VCL-988-HORIZ-768x314.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterans Crisis Line \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:1-800-273-8255\"><strong>988<\/strong><\/a>, Confidential Chat at:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VeteransCrisisLine.net<\/a>&nbsp;or text&nbsp;<strong>838255<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/disability-services\/\" title=\"Disability Services\">Disability Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/campus-life\/campus-resources\/helping-hands-food-pantry\/\" title=\"Helping Hands Food Pantry\">Helping Hands Food Pantry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/tutoring\/\" title=\"Tutoring\">Tutoring Center&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/career-services\/\" title=\"Career Services\">Career Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/counseling-center\/\" title=\"Counseling Center\">Counseling Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/how-to-pay\/financial-aid-scholarships\/scholarships\/foundation-scholarships\/\" title=\"Foundation Scholarships\">OCC Foundation Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterans and service members experiencing difficulties in daily life or in distress can reach out to Check-In and trust that an advocate will find a licensed professional who can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veterancheckin.org\/s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Veteran Check-In<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-accordion accordion__items is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"VMRC-get-started\">Get Started<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons accordion__all is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__expand-all is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expand All<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__collapse-all is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Collapse All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">New Military Connected Students &#8211; Checklist for Starting College<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignwide\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Checklist for Starting College<\/td><td>Contact Information \/ Forms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visit the VMRC team to begin the enrollment process. Take a tour and learn about all OCC has to offer including scholarships and more! We look forward to working with you throughout your educational journey!<\/td><td>Veterans Program:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/visit-us\/campus-map\/jon-judith-larson-student-center\/\" title=\"Jon &amp; Judith Larson Student Center (LARS) #8\">BLDG #8<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 2nd Floor \u2013 Room 221<br><a href=\"tel:7322550400\">732.255.0400<\/a>&nbsp;ext. 2080<br><a href=\"mailto:veterans@ocean.edu\">veterans@ocean.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/new-students-how-to-apply\/\" title=\"New Students: How to Apply\">OCC application<\/a>&nbsp;for Admission<\/td><td>Contact the HUB:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/visit-us\/campus-map\/student-enrollment-building\/\" title=\"Student Enrollment Building (SEB) #9\">BLDG #9<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:732.255.0482\">732.255.0482<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:hub@ocean.edu\">hub@ocean.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)<br>Apply for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans benefits<\/a>&nbsp;through the V.A. (if utilizing benefits).<br>Complete the Military and Veteran Required Forms.<br>For Veteran Administration (VA) education benefit and compensation certification, inquire further to Ocean County College Certifying Official.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=http:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=oceanDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2ff95eabde-f409-4fa7-a1fe-0e4daf15d12b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA \u2013 New Student Intake Form<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=http:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=oceanDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f27e9899b-87b8-4e06-a037-5e52e85500eb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA \u2013 Refund Policy and Enrollment Agreement<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=http:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=oceanDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2ff14c5078-8199-4b80-afa0-809056edbc4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Military and Veteran Educational Benefits Enrollment Certification Form<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=http:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=oceanDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f81a380b0-4726-40fb-9880-8c5f1abaebe5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA \u2013 Support Document Upload Form<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For assistance or questions concerning these forms, please contact the VMRC at:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:veterans@ocean.edu\">&nbsp;veterans@ocean.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or call, 732-255-0400 ext. 2080<\/td><td>Receive assistance from the following departments: Academic Advising, Student Enrollment Services, Registration and Financial Aid<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-accordion accordion__items is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"VMRC-educational-benefits\">Educational Benefits<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>GI Bill\u00ae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.va.gov\/gibill\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons accordion__all is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__expand-all is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expand All<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__collapse-all is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Collapse All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Benefits Available for Veterans<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__content has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/montgomery-active-duty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Chapter 30- Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty benefits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/careers-employment\/vocational-rehabilitation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness &amp; Employment benefits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/post-9-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Chapter 33 Post 9\/11 GI Bill benefits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/other-va-education-benefits\/veap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Chapter 32 VEAP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/survivor-dependent-benefits\/dependents-education-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Chapter 35 &nbsp;Dependents\/Survivors Educational Assistance benefits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/benefit-rates\/montgomery-selected-reserve-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves benefits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dantes.mil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Tuition Assistance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mycaa.militaryonesource.mil\/mycaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MyCAA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.njarmyguard.com\/njngtp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">New Jersey National Guard Tuition Waiver Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Student-Veterans-and-Service-Memebers.jpg\" alt=\"American Flags placed in the ground\" class=\"wp-image-40173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Student-Veterans-and-Service-Memebers.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Student-Veterans-and-Service-Memebers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Student-Veterans-and-Service-Memebers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Student-Veterans-and-Service-Memebers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Student-Veterans-and-Service-Memebers-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Operation THRIVE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Operation THRIVE (Trust, Honor, Respect, Inclusion, and Vision in Education) is an initiative focused on holistically supporting the biopsychosocial health and educational goals of veterans, active military members, and their dependents in higher education. This program not only underlines the importance of mental, physical, and social health for our service members and their families but also supports their journey into, and through, higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on how to sign up for this free training, contact the VMRC at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:veterans@ocean.edu\">veterans@ocean.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong>Awards &amp; Distinctions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Veterans-Military-Friendly-School-Logo-Gold-2022-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61985\" style=\"width:232px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Veterans-Military-Friendly-School-Logo-Gold-2022-2023.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Veterans-Military-Friendly-School-Logo-Gold-2022-2023-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Veterans-Military-Friendly-School-Logo-Gold-2022-2023-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Military Friendly\u00ae School designation recognizes a college\u2019s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Best-for-Vets-Colleges-Logo-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Best for Vets Colleges Logo\" class=\"wp-image-41983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Best-for-Vets-Colleges-Logo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Best-for-Vets-Colleges-Logo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Best-for-Vets-Colleges-Logo-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Military Times\u2019 Best for Vets: Colleges 2023 designation is based on policies related to military and veteran students, academic outcomes, military-supportive cultures, costs, and financial aid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-accordion accordion__items is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"VMRC-FAQ\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons accordion__all is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__expand-all is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expand All<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__collapse-all is-style-outline--8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Collapse All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Who Can Use the VMRC?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">All military and veteran-affiliated students are welcome to use the services and resources at the center, including spouses and dependents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--9\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-24 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Are There Military Affiliated Clubs on Campus?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">Yes, you can join the Student Veterans Organization and our chapter of the Student Veterans of America Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">OCC also offers a variety of other clubs and organizations you may want to join. Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/campus-life\/student-life-office\/\" title=\"Student Life Office\">Student Life<\/a>&nbsp;page to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--10\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-27 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Is There a Military Affiliated Honor Society on Campus?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">Yes, we offer a chapter of the S.A.L.U.T.E. Honor Society for Military and Veteran students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--11\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__preview has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Where Can I Get Information Regarding VA Education Benefits?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__content has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">To inquire about VA Educational Benefits, go to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quick steps: scroll to \u201cGet GI Bill\u00ae and other Education Benefits\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cHow to Apply\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to: \u201cHow Do I Apply\u201d (Green Button), follow the steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">Point of Contact for VA Ed. Benefits:<a href=\"tel:+18884424551\">&nbsp;1-888-442-4551<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--12\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-33 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Who Do I Contact Regarding Chapter 31 Benefits?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">Any Chapter 31 Recipient or Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&amp;E) need to work directly with their VA counselor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--13\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">How Do I Certify My Benefits?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">The chapter recipient is responsible to retrieve their Certification of Eligibility letter from the VA and\/or VA Education Counselors. This information must be submitted to Financial Aid to have their benefits certified and receive their benefits compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--14\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"VMRC-policies\" class=\"wp-block-group pattern-accordion accordion__items is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policies<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons accordion__all is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__expand-all is-style-outline--15\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Expand All<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__collapse-all is-style-outline--16\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Collapse All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Refund Guidelines \u2013 Drop\/Withdraw<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If a Military Affiliated student drops or withdraws from a class, he\/she may not be eligible to receive full funding from tuition assistance. Military Affiliated students will follow the refund schedule outlined in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5144-Policy-and-Procedure-fixed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"5144-Policy-and-Procedure-fixed\">Policy# 5144<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Drop\/Withdrawal Date<\/th><th>Refund Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Course(s) canceled by the College<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student drops course prior to the first day of classes <\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student drops the course from the first day of classes up to and including the third day of classes<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student drops course from the fourth day of classes up to and including the tenth day of classes<\/td><td>50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student withdraws from course after the tenth day<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--17\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">NJ Deployment and Mobilization Policy Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/new-jersey\/title-18a\/section-18a-62-4-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">NJ Deployment and Mobilization Policy Information<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Ocean County College is committed to supporting our students who are called to active duty service. If you are activated, please e-mail your orders to the School Certifying Official, Veteran Coordinator, and Veteran Advisor to assist in your transition from OCC to active duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you require additional assistance, the Veteran and Military Resource Center is available and can be reached via email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:veterans@ocean.edu\">veterans@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any refund payable to a student who is a financial aid recipient shall be subject to the applicable State and federal regulations regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/how-to-pay\/financial-aid-scholarships\/withdrawals-refunds-return-of-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">refunds.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:62-4.2, a student at OCC who is unable to complete a course because the student is called to partial or full mobilization for State or federal active duty as a member of the National Guard or a Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be entitled to the options set forth in this policy with respect to the student\u2019s grade for the course and the availability of refunds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A student who has completed at least eight weeks of attendance in a course may choose to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive a letter grade; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive a grade of pass or fail; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive a grade of incomplete; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Withdraw from the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A student who has completed less than eight weeks of attendance in a course may choose to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive a grade of incomplete; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Withdraw from the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A letter grade or a grade of pass shall only be awarded if, in the opinion of the faculty member teaching the course, the student has<br>completed sufficient work, and there is sufficient evidence of progress toward meeting the requirements of the course, to justify the grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A grade of incomplete shall remain valid for a period of one year after the student returns to OCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A student who chooses to accept a grade of pass or fail may, within one year after returning to OCC, receive a letter grade for the course by<br>completing the work required for the course, in which case the letter grade shall replace the pass or fail grade as the student\u2019s grade for the<br>course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A student who chooses to withdraw from a course shall receive a full refund of tuition and fees attributable to that course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--18\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Signed into law on January 5, 2021, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.va.gov\/gibill\/isaksonroe.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (P.L.116-315)<\/a>&nbsp;provides for the improvement and\/or expansion of various GI Bill programs. This includes Provision 1005, Requirements for In-State Tuition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effective August 1, 2021, provision 1005 removes the requirement for covered individuals to enroll in a course at a public institution of higher learning within three years of being discharged to receive in-state tuition. VA will also make publicly available on the VA website a database explaining any public institution\u2019s requirements for beneficiaries to be charged in-state tuition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Veteran College Financing Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and\/or VA educational benefits. You can access a personalized data sheet using the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/ipeds\/netpricecalculator\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Net Price Calculator<\/a>&nbsp;and additional financial information can be found at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/collegenavigator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NCES College Navigator<\/a>&nbsp;site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Veteran College Financing Plan is a tool that students and parents can use to make comparisons of costs and aid offers from different institutions. Using a basic format, the plan presents information about your available financial aid, net costs, and how much you should expect to pay out-of-pocket. This information should be used to help you compare financial aid packages offered by different institutions. The financing plan generates figures that are estimates only and all tuition rates and fees are subject to change. It is intended to help you compare aid offers from different schools based on your \u201cEstimated Net Cost\u201d after grants\/scholarships per academic year. Please understand that the College Financing Plan is not a bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Military affiliated and Veteran students are encouraged to view their individual College Financing Plans with the understanding that the costs are being estimated and they may access this information located in their Self-Service account. Please be mindful that if you are viewing your individual financing plan the VA educational benefits will only appear if you have turned in all required documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ocean County College Office of Financial Aid will make information that is reported on the College Financing Plan available to all Military affiliated and Veteran students as direct costs a student will incur. A student\u2019s Cost of Attendance (COA) total will always be much higher than a student\u2019s direct cost to the institution because the COA consists of indirect cost items such as personal allowance, travel expenses, books and supplies. Therefore, when a student is making cost comparisons they only will need to compare the direct costs. After you are accepted, have identified yourself as Military affiliated or a Veteran, and Ocean County College has received the results of your FAFSA and certified your tuition and fees with the VA, you will have access to a personalized College Financing Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further assistance please contact the School Certifying Official in the Office of Financial Aid at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:732-255-0310\">732-255-0310<\/a>&nbsp;or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:kwilson-wylie@ocean.edu\">kwilson-wylie@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--19\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Student Tuition and Fees &#8211; Veteran &amp; Military Affiliated Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Additional Information regarding OCC\u2019s Veteran and Military Affiliated Students Tuition and Fees can be reviewed under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/5335-procedure-3-25-21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"5335 Procedure 3.25.21\">Policy #5335<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=http:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=oceanDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2fac4b2c45-faa7-4f7e-9da6-3c118415ee45\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mobilized Military Students Request Form &#8211; Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myarmybenefits.us.army.mil\/Benefit-Library\/State\/Territory-Benefits\/New-Jersey\" title=\"\">Requirements per NJ State Law<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuition Payment Plans<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Ocean County College offers a payment plan that divides the tuition and fee payments into equal installments, after pending aid and scholarships are considered and the initial deposit. View more information regarding an affordable&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mycollegepaymentplan.com\/Ocean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Payment Plan<\/a>&nbsp;today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__top is-style-arrow-button is-style-arrow-button--20\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why OCC is best for Vets!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WI1Xx9iNOf0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; 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