{"id":8525,"date":"2025-08-27T09:59:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/veterans\/?page_id=8525"},"modified":"2026-10-21T11:37:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:37:02","slug":"mcap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/veterans\/mcap\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Community Assistance Program (MCAP)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-bc-gold-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>*Tentative expiration &#8211; June 30, 2027<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education Support for Veterans and Their Families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or your family members have served but either aren\u2019t eligible for VA education benefits, or they just don&#8217;t go far enough, you still have powerful options. Our program is here to help you return to school\u2014with tuition coverage*, funds for school supplies, and assistance for personal expenses\u2014so you can focus on your future, not your finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Tuition Coverage<\/em><\/strong>*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Help with Books and Supplies<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Support for Everyday Living Costs<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe every veteran and their family deserves access to education, regardless of benefit status. Whether you&#8217;re starting fresh or finishing a degree, we\u2019re here to make the journey possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your service matters. Your future does too. Let\u2019s get started.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility Requirements: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Veteran &#8211; Served at least one day in the military (any discharge status)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family Member &#8211; Spouse or children of veterans. Verification of relationship required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King County Resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Household income cannot exceed 60% of the Area Median Income (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2025\/08\/KCVP-2025-NET-Income-Guidelines.pdf\">chart<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*<em>Tuition assistance covers up to 90% of tuition costs. Additional resources, such as financial aid or other assistance programs, may be available to help cover the remaining balance. Tuition assistance is not available to individuals who are eligible for VA education benefits, including the GI Bill\u00ae or Dependents&#8217; Educational Assistance (DEA).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary  btn-lg \" href=\"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/veterans\/mcapapplication\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\"><strong>APPLY HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to a $1.2 million King County grant, the Bellevue College Veterans Resource Center will soon be able to provide case management and funding assistance to under-served student veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible students will receive regular one-on-one case management at Bellevue College, connections to community resources, wrap-around support services, and financial assistance \u2014 including up to 90% tuition coverage and additional support for other needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This program receives funding from the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already enrolled in MCAP and need to meet with an advisor in the VRC, or request additional funds? Complete the MCAP Advising Appointment or Financial Assistance Form here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-549e1f2d wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block btn-lg \" href=\"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/veterans\/mcap-financial-assistance-form\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\"><strong>MCAP Financial Assistance Request<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block btn-lg \" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/MCAPIntakeAppointment@BellevueC.onmicrosoft.com\/s\/llMomkcvj0C-ss7kxaNyXw2?ismsaljsauthenabled\" aria-disabled=\"false\"><strong>MCAP Advising Appointment<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Tentative expiration - June 30, 2027 Education Support for Veterans and Their Families If you or your family members have served but either aren\u2019t eligible for VA education benefits, or they just don't go far enough, you still have powerful options. 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