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Assistance for Veterans, Reservists, and Servicemembers

Parkland has been designated a “Servicemember’s Opportunity College” by the American Association of Community Colleges. This designation is a recognition of the special efforts extended by the college to meet the postsecondary educational needs of servicemembers.

Servicemembers, veterans, and reservists who lack adequate preparation for college-level study may enroll in remedial courses. However, Applied Learning Skills (ALS) courses are not approved by the Veterans Administration. For further information, contact the Office of Financial Aid, 217/351-2228. More information on financial assistance for veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and servicemembers.

A maximum of 75 percent of graduation requirements may be completed at other colleges and/or through nontraditional means. The remaining 25 percent must be completed in courses offered by Parkland, but need not be earned in consecutive terms. Among the methods of earning credit are Parkland College proficiency tests, College Level Examination Program (general and subject tests), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES) tests, and credit based on the completion of service schools that have been evaluated by the Commission on Accreditation of Service Experiences (CASE) of the American Council on Education. Servicemembers, veterans, and their dependents are encouraged to consult with their Base Education Services Office or with Parkland’s Office of Admissions and Records concerning the possible award of credit earned through nontraditional means.