Clackamas Community College exists to serve the people of our service district with high quality education and training opportunities that are accessible to all students, adaptable to changing needs, and accountable to the community we serve. Our core missions include academic transfer, career and technical education, essential skills, and lifelong learning. Clackamas Community College is also a recognized regional leader in serving Veterans and their families.
The ratings below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly®.
Academic Policies & Compliance
Military Friendly® Standard
100%
Exceeds Standard
92.86%
Admissions & Orientation
Military Friendly® Standard
100%
Exceeds Standard
65.66%
Culture & Commitment
Military Friendly® Standard
100%
Exceeds Standard
94.87%
Financial Aid & Assistance
Military Friendly® Standard
100%
Exceeds Standard
33.46%
Graduation & Career
Military Friendly® Standard
100%
Exceeds Standard
9.93%
Military Student Support & Retention
Military Friendly® Standard
100%
Exceeds Standard
45.62%
Why you should attend?
Clackamas Community College has built a tradition of serving the veteran community and military families over many years. At every level of the College, there is a focus on serving Veterans, service members, and military family members. From College leaders, including our President, to our dedicated Veterans Education and Training (VET) Center staff (with 3.5 full-time College employees and six student-veterans), everyone is committed to ensuring all veterans and their families are connected with the resources needed to successfully transition from military service to student success.
Why we are a great choice for military spouses?
Our school has instituted policies to address the concerns and needs of military spouses and their families. We've constructed our admissions, retention, career counseling, and mentoring programs to help alleviate the difficulties faced by military spouses. Our flexible learning options and degree continuation programs are designed to accommodate deployments and relocation.
Ratings
Top Degrees
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing solar-powered energy systems. Includes instruction in solar energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
Undergraduate
Graduate
In State
Out of State
In State
Out of State
Tuition
$4,185
$11,970
N/A
N/A
Fees
$429
$429
N/A
N/A
Room
$5,400
$5,400
N/A
N/A
Board
$2,700
$2,700
N/A
N/A
Books
$1,800
$1,800
N/A
N/A
Other Expenses
$2,850
$2,850
N/A
N/A
Totals
$17,364
$25,149
N/A
N/A
Approved for Post 9/11 GI Bill
Committed to the 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
Signed the VA's Principles of Excellence for serving veterans and service members
Utilize the Federal Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) Funding
DOD Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Tuition Assistance
VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program
Waives the admission application fee for military students and veterans
Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
Provide admissions events or special admissions information sessions customized for prospective students who are military service members
Customized student orientation program for military students
Mentoring/on-boarding programs for new military students or veterans
Additional scholarships specifically for military students and veterans
In-state tuition without residency requirements for military personnel
Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
Formal policy in place regarding business conduct and compliance when admitting, educating, advising, and placing military and/or veteran students
Academic support/tutoring
Academic advising
Study skills workshops
Financial aid counseling
Career planning services
Mental health counseling
Transition Assistance
Accommodations for military students with disabilities
Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
Formal mentoring or advising program in which faculty or staff members who are current or former members of the military mentor students who are military service members or veterans
Veteran-to-veteran peer mentoring program
Dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. a student lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military service members and veterans
Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans?
Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes
