Military

At Laramie County Community College, we know military
personnel and their families have continuing education
needs both professionally and personally.
LCCC offers a variety of credit and non-credit classes
that can help military-affiliated students attain
their educational goals with classes
on the main campus in Cheyenne or online.

Need help with college? We're here for you.

There are many options available to military-affiliated students. Laramie County Community College is approved by the State of Wyoming for veterans training and for those training under Dependents' Educational Assistance. 

logos for the army, navy, coast guard, marine corps, air force, space force

Federal Military Tuition Assistance Programs

Assistance covers tuition only. Does not cover fees, books, supplies.

Degree-seeking students: you may qualify for a fee waiver for your approved courses, if you have completed your FAFSA for the current academic year.

Getting Started

Assistance covers tuition only. Does not cover fees, books, supplies.

Getting Started

Assistance covers tuition only. Does not cover fees, books, supplies.

Getting Started

Assistance covers tuition only. Does not cover fees, books, supplies.

Getting Started

Assistance covers tuition only. Does not cover fees, books, supplies.

View MYCAA Fact Sheet

Getting Started

  • Apply as a student to LCCC
  • Go to militaryonesource.mil to apply for Tuition Assistance
  • Recommended to LCCC Degree-seeking students only: Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov
  • Contact maragonFREELARAMIE (from your student email) to advise them of your using this program
  • Must have an LCCC advisor to sign off on their education plan and submit to MyCAA
    1. Call 1.800.342.9647 to speak with a career counselor

Assistance covers tuition only. Does not cover fees, books, supplies.

Getting Started

Assistance covers tuition only. Does not cover fees, books, supplies.

Getting Started

Department of Veterans Affairs

Learn more about available assistance.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

  • Complete the GI Bill® Application online.
  • Once the VA has received and reviewed your online application, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility in the mail.
  • Download and fill out a Veterans Standards worksheet and Veterans Data Card.
  • Once received, submit a copy of your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the LCCC Student Hub, along with your completed Veterans Standards worksheet and Veterans Data Card.
  • Submit a copy of your DD214 to the LCCC Student Hub (if you are the veteran).
  • For students receiving GI Bill® benefits under Chapters other than 31 (VA VR&E), you will need to verify your enrollment on the last day of every month either online at www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do or by phone at 1.877.838.2778.

Students receiving Chapter 33 benefits will also have to verify their enrollment with the VA at the end of each month starting Spring 2022.  They can either do that on the VA website or via text. The VA will be sending all Chapter 33 students a text message where they can opt in to verify via text each month.

Do you have GI Bill Questions? Email lcccvascoFREELARAMIE.

Wyoming State Tuition Assistance Programs

Assistance program pays tuition and mandatory fees. It does not cover course specific fees or books/supplies.

Getting Started

Program Contact

Veterans Education
Wyoming Military Department
5410 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82009

Jenna Chapin
307.777.8160
FAX: 307.777.8105
jenna.chapin@wyo.gov

View the Online Education Assistance User's Guide

Wyoming Community College Commission

Assistance covers tuition only for 8 semesters. Does not cover fees or books/supplies.

Veteran must meet requirements from application and have earned a qualifying medal from approved list.

Steps to apply for benefit:

  1. Clay Pathfinder Building, Room 113 Cheyenne Campus
  2. Or email maragonFREELARAMIE from your student email account

Program Contact

Michael Swank
Chief Fiscal Officer
State of Wyoming
WY Community College Commission
2300 Capitol Ave., 5th Floor, Suite B
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone 307.777.7068
Fax 307.777.6567
michael.swank@wyo.gov

Assistance covers tuition and fees for 10 semesters. Does not cover books/supplies.

Veteran must meet requirements from application and have earned a qualifying medal from approved list.

Steps to apply for benefit:

  1. Clay Pathfinder Building, Room 113 Cheyenne Campus
  2. Or email maragonFREELARAMIE from your student email account

Program Contact

Michael Swank
Chief Fiscal Officer
State of Wyoming
WY Community College Commission
2300 Capitol Ave., 5th Floor, Suite B
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone 307.777.7068
Fax 307.777.6567
michael.swank@wyo.gov

LCCC Foundation 

LCCC Foundation Scholarships available with one application:

  • Cheyenne Marine Corp League Scholarship
  • Brian Long, S/Sgt. Memorial Scholarship
  • Hazel K Johnson Veteran’s Scholarship
  • James Arellano, PFC Memorial Scholarship
  • Leif Nott Memorial Scholarship
  • Sons of American Legion Post 6
  • Wyoming National Guard Endowment

Getting Started:

 

Have questions about financial aid?

Contact the Student Hub in the lobby of the Clay Pathfinder Building on the main campus in Cheyenne or the lobby of the Albany County Campus in Laramie, by calling 307.778.1265 or emailing financialaidFREELARAMIE


Student Veterans of America

Get involved in the LCCC campus community and connect with other military students.


DMZ Lounge

The sign on the glass entrance to the DMZ Lounge that says "The DMZ Lounge, LCCC Military, Veterans, and Family Center"

The DMZ Lounge is open to military and veterans of all services and their dependents. It is located in the Crossroads (CR) Building, room 105, and open during regular business hours. 

Lounge Amenities:

  • Student computers, microwave, lounge and meeting area
  • Free coffee and snacks
  • Regular social events with free food
  • Scholarship information and applications
  • Information on financial aid
  • Information on disability support services
  • Dog beds and dog treats for service animals
  • The DMZ Lounge interior
  • The DMZ Lounge interior
  • The DMZ Lounge interior
  • The DMZ Lounge interior
  • The DMZ Lounge study room