Military-Connected Student Resources
Disclaimer: The University of West Georgia Veterans and Military Programs Office is not liable for any disputes with the organization or parties. Please review each opportunity carefully and nothing on this listing should ever ask you for your credit card or payment information. This information is subject to change at any time and for the most up to date information you must contact the designated organization.
CareerOneStop Veteran and Military Transition Center is a one-stop website for employment, training, and financial help after military service.
A site to support transitioning veterans with finding their new purpose via employment, so that they can quickly begin to have a positive impact in our communities
An online resource to aid veterans in transcribing their military resume into a civilian workforce resume.
Request military records online through the National Archives.
The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them.
A military to civilian transferable skills identifier, O*Net Online provides access to a descriptive crosswalk between military occupations and their related civilian occupation.
Tutor.com for Military Families
Tutoring and homework help provided at no cost to active duty service members and their eligible dependents. Funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) MWR Library Program, the DoD Navy General Library Program, the DoD Voluntary Education Program and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.
USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. As the Federal Government’s official employment site, USAJOBS provides resources to help the right people find the right jobs.
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
VetJobs services makes it easy to reach transitioning military, National Guard, Reserve Component Members and veterans that have separated over the last several decades and, due to the services provided by VetJobs, are now productive members of the civilian work force in all disciplines as well as their family members.
Professions that Pay You Back
While some companies have recently jumped on board to offer tuition reimbursement programs, others have been doing it for a long time. Many industries and career options have corresponding federal programs that have historically offered tuition assistance benefits. Health care, legal services and education programs are good examples of industries that have established a commitment to paying back students for their studies. Check out some specific programs that help students recoup tuition costs at Affordable Colleges Online by clicking this link: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/professions-that-pay-tuition/.
Veterans' Guide to Careers After the Military
There are many resources available on college campuses to help undecided students figure out a career path, many of which are specific to veterans. Students can visit veterans’ resource centers where they can network with other veterans and group counseling centers that help with finding benefits and a degree path. Many schools also offer career fairs where students can mingle with veteran-friendly employers looking to hire. Find out more information by clicking on this link: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/degrees-careers-for-vets/ .
The Georgia Department of Labor provides a wide range of services to job seekers and employers. These include administration of Georgia's unemployment insurance, employment service, provision of workforce information to the public and private sectors, and oversight of child labor issues.
Georgia Department of Veterans Services
The Georgia Department of Veterans Services is an agency of state government created for the purpose of advising, counseling, and assisting Georgia’s veterans and their families in receiving their rightful benefits under the vast and complex framework of veterans’ laws.
American Legion
American Legion Georgia Post 143
1790 Stripling Chapel Rd.
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-5979
DAV Local Post
995 Roswell St.
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 388-1568
Department of Labor Career Center
Department of Labor Career Center
275 Northside Dr.
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 836-6668
IMPACT West Georgia
410 Newnan Rd.
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-4007
1000 Abernathy Road, Suite L-10
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(404) 210-1776
Trinka Davis Veterans Village Clinic
Trinka Davis Veterans Village Clinic
180 Martin Dr.
Carrollton, GA 30117
(678) 423-4970
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
VFW Post 7402
5760 Hwy 120
Buchanan, GA 30113
(404) 938-3523
Comprehensive Community Clinic - Warrior Outreach Program
The Warrior Outreach Program (WOP) provides therapy for an array of communication, cognitive and emotional disorders within the professional rim of speech-language pathology (SLP) and professional counseling. Services also include family support.
Credit for Military Training
Students, who have served in a branch of the military, may be eligible to receive college credit for their experience. Students must submit an official military transcript to request their record be evaluated for possible college credit (see Military Transcript Request Information below).
Military credit is awarded based upon the American Council on Education Guide for Military Credit recommendations. Credits are generally elective credits that may be used in the degree and major program and will be listed with a grade of ‘S’ on the student’s transcript. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be awarded. No credit is awarded for Basic Training; however, students with 2 or more years Active Duty Military Services may waive their physical education activity requirement by submitting a copy of their DD214.
Students should send their official Military Transcript to:
Registrar’s Office
UWG-Parker Hall
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton, GA 30118
For questions concerning the awarding of military credit please contact us at transfer@westga.edu.
For more information on all Prior Learning Assessments, please visit our Credit for Prior Learning page.
Military Transcript Request Information:
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy
Joint Services Transcript
Web: https://jst.doded.mil/jst/
Community College of Air Force Transcript
Phone: 1-800-646-1858
Web: http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf
(Click on “CCAF Transcripts” on the right navigation)
Immunizations for Veterans
If you are a recently separated service member, you can submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 2 or Member 4) to Health Services to serve as proof of your immunizations.
You may submit this via fax to: (770) 830-9713.
Priority Registration
Who is eligible for priority registration?
- Any Veteran student
- Any student utilizing military Tuition Assistance
- Dependent students utilizing GI Bill Education Benefits
How do I get priority registration?
- Veteran student – Submit a copy of DD-214 (Member 2 or Member 4)
- Students can submit their DD-214 via fax (678-839-5215) or in person to Veteran and Military Programs Office (UCC 311)
- Veteran students do not have to be utilizing GI Bill Education Benefits to be eligible for priority registration
- Military using Tuition Assistance -- Submit Approved TA forms to Veteran and Military Programs Office.
- Dependent student – Use GI Bill Education Benefits
NOTE: Students with priority registration still must meet with their Academic Advisor before registering for classes.
Student Veterans Association (SVA)
UWG Student Veterans Association
The purpose of the Student Veterans Association (SVA), at the University of West Georgia, a chapter of the Student Veterans of America, is to provide a social group and support structure to help veterans adjust to and become successful in civilian and college life. The SVA strives to raise awareness in veterans' issues and needs to the campus community and to the University of West Georgia administration, as well as provide information to veterans about their benefits and governmental policies. Additionally, the SVA promotes community service and volunteerism, organizes social and campus activities, and encourages veterans to become active in the campus life of the University of West Georgia.