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Edison State College Welcomes Veterans and Their Families

Oct 9, 2013


Edison State College is offering a Veteran and Military Family Information Session from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 21. The session is designed to help Veterans learn more about the financial aid and related benefits available for them at Edison State. 

“Our active and retired veterans do so much for our country, and we want to make sure they know of all the benefits and services available to them here at Edison State College,” said Denise Thompson, Veterans Affairs Specialist at Edison State College.  “Edison is proud to welcome our veterans and wants to help them achieve their professional goals for their futures.”

This event will allow attendees to learn about Edison State College and all of the unique benefits active duty, veterans, and dependents may qualify to receive.  This presentation will outline the many programs of study, student support services, financial aid and other relevant topics to becoming a student at Edison State College.  Guests will be able to meet with several Edison State College departments, staff and students which include: Veterans Affairs Office, Admissions Office, Financial Aid, Student Services, Adaptive Services, Academic Advising, Academic Success, Career Services, current student veterans, and others. 

For more information, or to RSVP, contact Adela Lozano by calling 239-432-7360 or emailing adela.lozano@edison.edu.  To learn more about the Veteran Services offered at Edison State College, visit www.edison.edu/veteranservices.

Celebrating more than 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most accessible and ranked nationally as one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Serving more than 24,000 students per year regionally, nationally, and internationally, students are also active in a wide variety of clubs and programs that cater to their interests. Nationally, Edison State is ranked 45th among associate degree producers and 26th for its prestigious associate producing Nursing program.

Last Updated: October 9, 2013

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