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Hundreds of veterans take Parkland College classes each year, and we offer a wealth of services to support you. From tutoring to special academic advisors to disability services, we strive to answer your needs.
Parkland's Center for Academic Success in Room D120 is the one-stop learning assistance center for students. We provide peer-tutoring, a writing lab staffed by English faculty, study skills training, and other services.
To take classes at Parkland College, you must fill out and submit an admissions application. To have access to most veterans benefits, it's important to choose a program of study.
Please have your official high school transcript, GED, or other high school equivalency transcript mailed to Parkland College. If applicable, also have official transcripts mailed from any colleges you have attended. Institutions may also send transcripts electronically through any of the major exchange networks. If you would like to have your military experience evaluated for college credit, please request those transcripts at https://jst.doded.mil/. Once the transcripts are received at Parkland, you can meet with a credentials analyst to see what credits can be evaluated.
Once you have applied, we will send you email about how to set up your Parkland College student accounts. E-tools is a great place to start if you need more help with that process.
Looking for help to pay for classes? Visit Financial Aid for information on grants and scholarships. Veterans are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in addition to their military benefits.
Visit with our veterans coordinator for your individual veterans benefit orientation. Find more information about our veteran services here. The orientation can help you determine which benefits you are eligible to receive, how to apply for them, and what the rules and regulations of those benefits entail.
A degree-seeking student must have recent assessment scores in math, English, and reading before he or she can register. Recent ACT/SAT scores or previous college work may waive the placement tests, if they have been submitted to Admissions and Records. Students should contact the Assessment Center to determine the tests they will need.
If accommodations are needed:
If you have been diagnosed with a disability and would like testing accommodations, please let us know so we may assist you through our Accessibility Services department.
All degree-seeking students who have not completed 15 hours of college work are required to attend our student orientation (SOAR) to learn about Parkland College policies and meet with an academic advisor. Once all your assessments are complete, you can schedule your orientation appointment.
We recommend that all returning or incoming students meet with an academic advisor to select a class schedule. Contact an academic advisor to set up that appointment. Find more registration information here.
View tuition deadlines here. If necessary, you may pay by installments through our payment plan.
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