Hood College thanks you for your service and welcomes all veterans, active duty personnel, National Guard and Reserve personnel, and their dependents to campus! Hood College prides itself on being an institution that promotes a variety of services to all military members and their families.
News Flash: Hood College is now an approved VA work study site as of October 2024. VA assistance is available Monday – Thursday 12pm to 5pm and Friday 9:00 am to 5 pm in the Financial Aid office. Email VAbenefits@hood.edu for veteran-related educational benefits/financial matters.
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing quality academic and support services for military community members who enroll in classes at Hood College. We strive to provide a respectful and inclusive atmosphere to help aid veterans and active duty soldiers in becoming successful in a civilian and academic capacity and to guide them to adapt the skills they developed from their military training in their transition to the classroom.
Hood College is proud to accept United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational benefits. If you are unsure which VA education benefit you qualify for, you may contact the VA Call Center by phone at 1-888-442-4551 or visit the VA website. You will need to provide your social security number (or that of your sponsor, if applying for benefits under a parent or spouse) when you make the call.
If you have questions about Go Army Ed/Tuition Assistance, National Guard Waiver, MyCAA, or Fort Detrick graduate educational scholarship, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 301-696-3411 or finaid@hood.edu. View Army TA Policy here.
VA Declaration of Intent
All military students using Chap. 30, 31, 33, 35 & 1606 must complete the VA Declaration of Intent form.
Military Credit
All veterans must have their official military transcripts submitted to the Registrar for evaluation of transferable credit. Hood College will accept up to 30 military credits, but no more than 62 total transfer credits toward a Hood College program of study.
Official military transcript requests may be made via the link below:
Joint Services Transcript (JST)
Credit for military training, regardless of affiliated branch of service, may be available through the Community College of the Air Force.
Veteran Education Benefits
Click here to get information on how to apply for military educational benefits
Scholarships & Resources
Click here for a list of Hood and external scholarships and resources available to our military student community.
FAQs
Click here for FAQs pertaining to using military educational benefits
If you are currently stationed as an active duty soldier at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD, and would like to take advantage of the Hood College/Fort Detrick educational agreement to take graduate level courses and earn a graduate degree (certificate or Master's) FREE OF TUITION CHARGE, please visit our Hood Fort Detrick Soldiers website for additional information.
You can also contact Tanith Fowler Corsi, Director of Graduate Admissions, at fowlercorsi@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3603.
Hood College's Military Community Support Committee aims to support, engage, and recognize the Hood military community composed of active duty, veterans, and spouses/dependent undergraduate and graduate students.
This mission is part of Hood College's strategic plan to support our military community on campus through relevant programming and services. The Committee is divided into subcommittees focused on Veterans, Active Duty, Student Support, Staff & Faculty Support, and Community Engagement.
If you would like to join this Committee or request additional information, please email military@hood.edu.
The Hood College Student Veterans (HCSV) organization serves as a catalyst for student veteran success by providing resources, network support, and advocacy throughout and beyond higher education. The chapter connects members with the on-campus resources needed for personal and academic achievement, raises the visibility of student veterans, and fosters camaraderie among graduate student veterans.
Graduate student veterans often face unique challenges as they transition from military service into advanced academic programs while balancing professional, family, and personal responsibilities. Currently, there is a gap in dedicated support that addresses these specific needs. HCSV seeks to fill this gap by serving as a centralized support network that helps student veterans navigate campus resources, access academic and wellness services, and feel more connected to the broader graduate community.
HCSV supports the academic, professional, social, and wellness needs of graduate student veterans by fostering peer mentorship, collaboration, and shared experiences. The organization is distinct from existing campus groups because it focuses specifically on the intersection of veteran identity and graduate education, providing a supportive environment that recognizes the unique strengths and challenges of student veterans and enhances their overall success at Hood College.
By increasing awareness and representation of student veterans on campus, HCSV promotes inclusion and understanding within the broader Hood College community. The organization is open to students currently enrolled at Hood College, particularly student veterans and their families, and is committed to supporting service members, their families, and allies through transition, graduation, and into meaningful careers.
To learn more and join the HCSV, contact Mitchell Jackson at maj11@hood.edu | 518-253-4973
📣 Call for Officers
The Hood College Student Veterans (HCSV) chapter is seeking dedicated leaders to serve in inaugural officer and advisory roles. We invite student veterans and supporters who are committed to strengthening our campus veteran community to consider serving in one of the following positions:
Officer Positions
The elected and appointed leadership positions for the HCSV chapter include:
These leadership roles are essential to establishing a strong foundation for HCSV and advancing our mission to support the academic, professional, social, and wellness needs of graduate student veterans.
General Membership
Students who do not hold an officer position are recognized as general members and are encouraged to actively participate in meetings, events, initiatives, and committees in accordance with chapter bylaws.
Advising Committee
The Advising Committee will provide guidance, oversight, and strategic support to ensure the HCSV chapter operates in alignment with Hood College policies, Student Veterans of America (SVA) guidelines, and its governing bylaws.
If you are interested in serving in a leadership role or would like to learn more, please contact Mitchel Jackson at maj11@hood.edu | 518-253-4973
Help us build a strong, visible, and supportive veteran community at Hood College!
Hood Monthly Military Coffee Hours
All are invited to attend our Military Coffee Hours on the first Thursday of each month in WC 220.
Hood Veterans Day Program
All are invited to attend our special annual Veterans Day event in November
Hood Tea and Talk Series - Supporting our Military Students
Come gain insight into the veteran student experience, including a discussion of some aspects of college life that often impact student veteran success, and learn about current campus resources to help and guide both our military students and their faculty members/advisors.
Hood Active Duty/ROTC Cookies & Coffee Event
Are you a current Active Duty or ROTC student? Stop by for some home-baked cookies and beverages in the Whitaker Atrium at the end of each term.
For more information about upcoming Hood military-related events, email military@hood.edu.
Hood Military students can take advantage of the following mental health and wellness resources:
"My favorite thing about Hood is the community. I feel like I am part of an organization that genuinely cares about their people. I am excited to further my education and continue working with world-class faculty."
"My favorite thing about Hood is being able to take classes at night. This flexibility allows me to work during the day and continue my education at night."
"I think the education that I receive here at Hood College will set me up for success in my life and career because of the practical knowledge the program provides and my ability to apply that knowledge to real world scenarios.”
Hood Military Coffee Hour
Hood Military Coffee Hour
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