Military, Veterans, and Family Members

Department of Military and Veterans Programs (MVP)

MVP is here to serve our active duty, veteran, and family members in supporting your educational goals. PPSC is a proud participant in the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding, approved for Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits, Active-Duty Tuition Assistance (TA), My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) spouse scholarships, and Colorado National Guard State TA.

All locations provide walk-in student support. Call or contact us via email.

Tuition Rate for Military Affiliated Students

Military and Veteran Affiliated students who indicate their military affiliation on their PPSC application will receive instate tuition rates and be eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF). Instate rates will apply no matter where you live. 

Active-Duty Servicemembers tuition rate for online classes is capped at the TA cap (currently $250 per credit hour).

MVP Services By Location

Centennial Campus

C222 • 719-502-4100

  • School Certifying Officials/VA Education Benefit processing 
  • Assistance applying for benefits. 
  • Textbook Lending Library
  • TRIO Support 
  • Student success support 
  • Programming, activities, and networking opportunities
  • Mandatory VA Educational Benefit Briefs 
  • Admissions, Advising, and Registration

Fort Carson Education and Training Center

Building 1117, Room 117 • 719-502-4200

  • ArmyIgnitED account setup and TA request support 
  • MyCAA support / Education and Training Plan preparation
  • Evaluated Degree Plans 
  • Admissions
  • Advising
  • Course Registration 
  • Placement Testing/Placement Exemption 
  • CLEP/DSST Testing 
  • Joint Service Transcript (JST) evaluation
  • On Post Classes 

Peterson Space Force Base Education, Testing & Training Services Center

Building 1141, Room 112 • 719-502-4300
Open Monday through Wednesday 8am – 5pm

  • Air Force Virtual Education Center account setup and tuition assistance request support 
  • Navy, Marine, Coast Guard Tuition Assistance support 
  • Evaluated Degree Plans 
  • Admissions 
  • Advising 
  • Course Registration 
  • Placement Testing/Placement Exemption
  • CLEP/DSST Testing 
  • On Post Classes

Rampart Range Campus

Room S102F • 719-502-4500
Open Thursdays 8am – 5pm 

  • Active-duty and Veteran Educational Benefit user support 
  • Admissions, Advising, and Registration 

Downtown Campus

Room S126 • 719-502-4400
Open Wednesdays 8am – 5pm

  • Active-duty and Veteran Educational Benefit user support 
  • Admissions, Advising, and Registration

Virtual Student Support

Visit our website

  • Steps to apply for all DOD and VA Educational Benefits (checklists) 
  • Request MyCAA Education and Training Plan 
  • Virtual Office Hours for Distance Learners
  • Information on events, activities, and community support 
  • Getting started how-to videos 

Veterans Upward Bound 

Centennial • C220 • 719-502-3444 • vub@csupueblo.edu 

The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program offers free workshops, classes, and advising to qualified veterans and active- duty military members. The classes offered are English, math, Spanish, computer skills, and career counseling. All class materials are provided by VUB. VUB staff members can provide enrollment assistance for financial aid, scholarships, admission applications and campus tours. Emphasis is on low-income and first-generation students. VUB classes do not count for college credit but prepare the student to transition into college level academics