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2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Silver
2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School

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Small Community College
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Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC
3,414
Wayne Community College (WCC) is a two-year, associate degree–granting, public, open-admissions college. WCC is located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and is one of the 58 North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) institutions. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves. The College’s primary area is Wayne County, North Carolina. Wayne County is one of the leading agricultural counties in NC, ranking third largest in the state. Wayne County is also home to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the 4th Fighter Wing.

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Military Veterans

WCC, through its Seymour Johnson Air Force Base office program, serves active-duty military, dependents, reserve, and veterans by providing courses, advising, and support to students to aid them in meeting their educational goals. WCC recognizes the contribution and sacrifice of the military family and strives to offer programs that enhance and enable them to serve and continue their education through a wide variety of courses, offerings including online degrees and classes and multiple course offerings that vary in time and length. For example, the College offers four-, eight-, 12-, and 16-week courses.

Military Spouses

WCC is an excellent choice for military spouses and dependents because of the variety of courses and programs offered, including associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, college transfer options, continuing education opportunities, apprenticeships and career development, and an Adult High School. These options and opportunities help spouses and dependents get ready for college and/or the workforce regardless of where they are stationed. We offer multiple scholarships specifically for spouses and dependents.
Average yearly costs for a full-time student:

Tuition:

$2,432

Fees:

$134

Housing:

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Meals:

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Books:

$1,600

Other:

$3,850

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2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Silver
2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School

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Small Community College

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