Emergency funds for Butler County Community College student-veterans are now perpetual.
American Legion Posts 778 and 117 in Butler and Lyndora created two emergency funds several years ago to help student-vets address unexpected expenses and continue their educations. Because both funds have reached the $10,000 endowment level, the accounts will support BC3 student-veterans forever.
“We are funding student-veterans in need,” Joe Hasychak, Post 778’s finance officer, said in a statement. “This was an easy thing to justify…giving it to veterans who are attending the community college.”
Profits realized by American Legion posts on small games of chance finance the funds.
“Veterans have served their country and now want to pursue higher education,” Michelle Jamieson, associate director of the BC3 Education Foundation, Inc, said. “For some vets, roadblocks arise which may prevent them from continuing at BC3. Roadblocks like delayed veteran payments, unexpected car repairs, high utility bills and expensive books. These issues may cause veterans stress and often leads them to consider quitting school.”
BC3 was named a ‘Military Friendly’ institution for four consecutive years by Victory Media.
About 150 student-veterans are currently enrolled at BC3.
Written By: Kayla Molczan for the Butler Radio Network
