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Veterans Services

We are proud to have you at Southwestern Illinois College and greatly appreciate your time in service to our nation. We are pleased that you have chosen to make SWIC a part of your life.  

If you are a veteran and new to SWIC, please plan to attend the new student orientation. There is a session just for veterans! Please click the following link: New Student Orientation 

SWIC Veterans Services Office Locations

Belleville Campus

The SWIC Veterans Services Office assists veterans and their dependents with obtaining federal and state education benefits.

  • Veterans Services Office has relocated to Room IS 1155.
  • Telephone Number: 618-222-5226 

Sam Wolf Granite City Campus

  • Veterans Services Office T366
  • Telephone Number: 618-797-7336 

Applications may be submitted at the SWIC office on Scott Air Force Base. However, questions should be directed to one of the two Veterans Services office locations. Claims must be submitted each term or semester after enrollment.

Student Veterans Group

Watch this web page for further details regarding the Veterans Student Group. The Veterans Student Group works to advocate on behalf of student veterans. The organization coordinates campus activities and provides pre-professional and peer-to-peer networking. The next meeting will take place Feb. 8 at noon at the Belleville Campus, Main Complex Room 1278.

Charles Stancil | Amber Manion

618-235-2700, ext. 5226 or 5461

SWIC Registration Process for Veteran Student

Six Steps To Success for New and Transferring Students  

SWIC Veteran Registration Forms

Contacts

David Paeth
Director of College Activities and Veterans Services
618-235-2700, ext. 5324
david.paeth@swic.edu 

Bonnie Heuer
Career Center and Veterans Services Coordinator
618-235-2700, ext. 5552
bonnie.heuer@swic.edu 

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