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Combat2College

Mentoring and Support for Veterans and Service Members

Combat2College provides academic and social opportunities, resources, and services for veterans and active and reserve service members. 

Program Features

  • Gathering spaces on each campus for veterans and service members
  • Identified counselors for academic advising 
  • Benefits information and assistance 
  • Referral/coordination with external agencies and resources
  • Dedicated open gym hours, yoga classes, and guided meditation sessions
  • Opportunities for financial assistance
  • Activities, outings, and special events 

Contact Us 

To get involved, contact a Combat2College program manager: 

Joanna Starling, ACSM EP-C
Veterans Program Manager
240-567-7103
joanna.starling@montgomerycollege.edu

Jason Franklin, ACSM EP-C
Veterans Program Manager
240-338-2687
jason.franklin@montgomerycollege.edu


Important Campus Locations for Student Veterans and Service Members

Germantown Campus

Veterans Center: Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 250A&B

Rockville Campus

Veterans Center: Computer Science Building, Room 107
Center for Women Veterans: Campus Center, Room 002

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

Veterans Center: Resource Center, Room 210

 More Campus Resources

Map of Important Locations for Veterans and Service Members 

MDVA VSO Office: The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, a state agency that advocates on behalf of veterans, has an office on the Rockville campus (CB103). The MDVA office can assist veterans regarding any non-education-related VA benefits.