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Veteran & Military Benefits

Explore Your Military Benefit Options

We honor veterans, active military, National Guard, reservists, and their families by offering affordable, Christ-centered education, focusing on growth, purpose, and impact.

As a Principles of Excellence and Yellow Ribbon school, we proudly accept all military benefits. Contact our Financial Aid office to explore potential federal, state, or institutional aid.

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Your Dedicated Point of Contact

Need guidance? Our team is ready to help with compassion and expertise.

McKenzee Cook

Assistant Registrar & School Certifying Official
Email: mckenzee.s.cook@centralchristian.edu
Phone: 620-241-0723 ext. 118 (dial extension as soon as recording starts)

For academic accommodations, connect with our on-campus Student Success Director. We’re committed to making your transition smooth and empowering.

Military & Veteran Benefit Options

We welcome Kansas National Guard members with tuition and fee support based on eligible students and available funds.

  • Must be an enlisted member of a Kansas Air/Army National Guard unit.
  • No full-time enrollment required.
  • Learn more.
    • Approved for TA across services, we help supplement your education with Christ-centered curricula. Each branch has unique criteria – let's discuss what fits you.

  • Courses must be pre-approved by your branch.
  • Work with our Point of Contact for seamless processing.
    • Enhance your TA with GI Bill® benefits to cover remaining tuition and fees. Eligibility requires TA approval and VA benefits qualification.
    Honoring those who've sacrificed, this grant boosts aid for dependents.

  • For students under 24 (or enrolled at CCCK) when a parent/guardian died in U.S. military service in Iraq/Afghanistan post-9/11.
  • Pell-eligible students receive maximum Pell amounts.
  • Non-Pell eligible (but meeting other criteria) get grants at max Pell rates.
    • We're excited to guide you through this process step by step. Start early – TA requests are due before each semester, with branch-specific timelines. First-time users may need training and approval.



    1. Consult your Education Services Officer (ESO) for TA approval.

    2. Submit your request via your branch's voluntary education portal.

    3. Choose CCCK (OPE-ID #001908).
    4. Send approval notification to your ESO if delayed.

    5. Forward approved TA form to our Point of Contact at:
      1200 S Main St, McPherson, KS 67460.
    Curious about next steps? Let's connect – your journey starts with a simple chat.
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    Navigating Military Duties and Education

    We understand military orders can interrupt your path, even in online courses. Extended absences (over 2 weeks) may lead to withdrawal, affecting academics, finances, and aid.

    To thrive:

    Plan Around Known Duties

    Already know you've got training or other duties coming up? Build your schedule around them, like skipping summer courses if needed.

    Notify our Point of Contact

    Upon receiving orders, notify our designated Point of Contact right away to ensure timely communication and response.

    Consider Withdrawing Temporarily

    We offer special policies for minimal disruption, including easy readmission.

    Coordinate for Ongoing Enrollment

    If you're an on-campus student, check in with the Academic and Student Development Offices to stay on track with your enrollment.

    You’re not alone; we’re here to foster your growth with grace and flexibility, grounded in faith.

    Stay Informed: Policies and Tools

    All policies are published and may be viewed in the current catalog. For your convenience, links are provided to the relevant pages (below). Questions may be directed to CCCK’s Point of Contact.

    Policies

    For academic accommodations, connect with our on-campus Student Success Director. We’re committed to making your transition smooth and empowering.

    Helpful Search & Comparison Tools

    Empower your decision with these resources – use “Central Christian College of Kansas” for searches. Questions? Our Point of Contact is ready to assist.

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    DoD-sponsored site for TA insights.

    For TA Decide: Click here. 

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    Compare costs, graduation rates, aid, and salaries.

    For College Scorecard: Click here.

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    For College Navigator: Click here.

    GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More details at va.gov/education.

    When you’re ready, we’re here to guide you toward a transformative, faith-filled education. Let’s embark on this path together – contact us today!

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    When you’re ready, we’re here to guide you toward a transformative, faith-filled education. Let’s embark on this path together – contact us today!

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