Wake Tech student-veteran Garren Powers

"I have received help with a variety of steps along the way.  ... The support has been amazing."

Garren Powers

Automotive Systems Technology, Class of 2026

President's message

Wake Tech President Dr. Scott RallsWelcome service members, veterans and families. Thank you for choosing Wake Tech!

We recognize the sacrifices you have made on behalf of our nation, and we support you as you continue your education. We have the programs and services to help you pursue academic and career goals, whether you seek a degree, diploma or certificate, university transfer or new skills and career options. Our Military & Veterans Services Department is here to assist you.  

I wish you the very best in all your future endeavors.

 – Dr. Scott Ralls

This seal does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense or any branch of the military.

As required by the U.S. Department of Defense and to eliminate unfair, deceptive and abusive marketing aimed at service members, Wake Tech does the following:

  • Bans inducements for the purpose of securing enrollments of service members or obtaining access to Tuition Assistance (TA) funds. Inducements include any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals or other item having a monetary value of more than an insignificant amount. Salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in conformity with all applicable laws are allowed. Educational institution-sponsored scholarships or grants and tuition reductions available to military students are permissible.
  • Refrains from providing any commission, bonus or other incentive payment based on securing enrollments or federal financial aid, including TA funds, to anyone engaged in student recruiting, admissions or decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.
  • Refrains from high-pressure recruitment tactics to enroll service members. Such tactics include making three or more unsolicited contacts by phone, email or in person and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration.
  • Encourages service members to speak with their Educational Services Officer or counselor within their military service prior to enrolling the student in the institution.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website.