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Veteran Affairs

JOIN OUR MILITARY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY

We welcome military service members, veterans and their families. Here’s how to apply to Gateway and start building a better future.

Earn a degree, diploma or certificate on campus or online, or prepare for a job in one of our Go to Work programs. We offer flexibility and support services to help you reach your goals while serving your country or after you’ve retired from active duty.

How to Apply

Applying to Gateway is easy, and we’ll be with you at every step of the way. Just follow these four steps:

  1. Submit the Application for Admission. It’s free, and it only takes about 15 minutes to complete.
  2. Send us your final high school or GED transcript.
      • Gateway Community & Technical College
        Office of Admissions, Edgewood Campus
        790 Thomas More Pkwy
        Edgewood, KY 41017 
  3. Submit required high school GPA, ACT/SAT test scores or the results of placement testing.
  4. Explore financial aid. Our generous scholarships, grants and loans make a great education even more affordable. Here’s how.

And that’s it! You’re on your way to the future of your dreams.

If you have questions along the way, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to helping you reach your goals!

Concurrent Admission

If you’re planning to enlist in the Army, you may be eligible for the Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP), a program designed to help you apply to college and access your benefits. Be sure to select KCTCS as your home college when you enlist.

If you are receiving veteran or survivor benefits through the VA or the State of Kentucky, we’re here for you, every step of the way. Contact us.

Section 702 (The Choice Act)

Kentucky and Gateway are in compliance with Section 702 (The Choice Act) for in-state resident rate requirement. If you are receiving VA education benefits and are being charged out-of-state tuition, please contact us immediately to resolve this matter.

Technology for your classes

All in-person and online courses at Gateway use Blackboard which is a learning management system. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all Gateway students have a computer with reliable Internet access. Smart phones, tablets and/or Chromebooks may not provide reliable access. 

A computer with the following specs should be sufficient for online learning:

  • Macintosh OS X (10.12 or higher) or Windows PC (8 or higher)
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GM RAM or more is highly recommended)
  • 20 GB of available hard-drive space
  • Screen resolution set to 1280 X 1024
  • Broadband/high-speed uninterrupted Internet access; minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps download, 750 Kbps upload
  • Webcam, microphone, and speakers

The Help Desk is available to answer your questions about Blackboard. Contact the KCTCS Online Technical Help Desk at any time 24/7.