PBSC Veterans Programs
What We Offer
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic advisors assist students in designing an educational plan that meets their academic and personal goals.
RESOURCE CENTERS
Palm Beach State has veterans resource centers on three of its five campuses: Boca Raton, Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens.
VETERANS' LIBRARY RESOURCES
The Lake Worth Library at Palm Beach State College has librarians dedicated to helping veterans. They provide personalized research and reference consultations, including formatting, citations, and using our databases; specialty webinars and workshops, and other related assistance.
EVENTS
PBSC’s Veterans Services department hosts or participates in many events throughout the year. Examples include:
- Dolphin Experience
- Veterans Day and Memorial Day Events
- Camping Trips
- IBIS Friends of Veterans Golf Tournament
GRADUATE RECOGNITION
The Graduation Coin and the Red, White and Blue Cord are to recognize veterans for their service to our country and the accomplishment of graduating from Palm Beach State College. This is another way Palm Beach State thanks its new alumni veterans, dependents and military service members for their service.
WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
The VA Work-Study program is an opportunity for student veterans to maintain part-time employment while pursuing their college education. Students act as liaisons between the VA, Palm Beach State College and veterans in pursuit of their education.
MENTORSHIPS
The Panther Veterans Mentor Program pairs second-year student veterans with newly enrolled student veterans. The mentors offer support, study strategies and guidance on taking advantage of PBSC resources, services and enrichment opportunities.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
In addition to using your VA Education Benefits, you can apply for scholarships and financial aid through the Financial Aid office. PBSC scholarship Information
If you want to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to fill out a FAFSA application. Learn more about FAFSA.
STUDENT VETERANS CLUBS
Each veterans resource center features a student veterans club affiliated with the Student Veterans of America. Get involved in the club most convenient to you.
OPERATION DISCOVERY
This program is design to help Faculty, Staff, Advisors become more familiar with veterans and how their VA Education benefits work and affect them.
