Veteran Students' Resource Center

FAQs

• What do I do after I apply for VA benefits on va.gov?
  • Print a copy of the confirmation page that shows your confirmation number and email to kathy.steffen@northwoodtech.edu. Once your application is processed and approved, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Submit the COE to kathy.steffen@northwoodtech.edu for certification of your enrollment to the VA.
• Can I receive financial aid while receiving benefits?
  • Yes! We strongly encourage all students to apply for financial aid, even when receiving veterans’ benefits. If you qualify, you can receive both. 
• How many classes do I need to take to receive full-time benefit
  • If you take 12 credits that run the full term, you will be full-time for the fall/spring terms. If the classes are condensed or part of a non-standard term and you have questions about your enrollment, please contact kathy.steffen@northwoodtech.edu. 
  • Generally, six credits are considered full-time in the summer. For questions about non-standard classes, contact kathy.steffen@northwoodtech.edu. 
• I'm transferring. How do I transfer my benefits?

  • To transfer schools or change programs, individuals receiving benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), MGIB-AD (Chapter 30), MGIB-SR (Chapter 1606), or individuals receiving benefits under the Dependents Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35) will need to submit a “Request For Change of Program or Place of Training” to the Regional Processing Office. 

  • Click here to complete online
• When should I submit my National Guard Grant Tuition reimbursement form?
  • Request completion of the form once your final grades are posted. Contact kathy.steffen@northwoodtech.edu to submit your form. Forms MUST be submitted NO LATER than 90 days after the end of the term.
• How do I get my transcripts from the military?
  • Request your transcripts online: 
    • For Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard, go to: https://jst.doded.mil/official.html
    • For Air Force and CCAF, go to: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Registrar/Transcript-Requests/
• How do I verify my enrollment for my monthly stipend?
  • If you’re receiving the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty, MGIB – Selected Reserve GI Bill (Chapter 1606), you can verify your attendance online through the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE), or call the toll free Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line at 1-877-VA-ECERT (1-877-823-2378).
• What happens if I fail or withdraw from a course?

  • If you fail a class you will receive a “punitive grade,” and this will negatively affect your GPA. However, because the grade you received counts toward your graduation progress (and you did not meet the passing grade), you will not be required to repay any money back to the VA.

    In addition, because you did not meet the passing grade requirement you may take the class again and have the VA pay for it. However, too low of a GPA can impact your financial aid or ability to use VA Education Benefits.
    
    If you withdraw from a course, you need to notify Kathy Steffen or Stephanie Smith right away. A withdraw from a course can affect your VA benefits and/or create a VA debt. Please contact Stephanie Smith, if you have any questions about this.

• Do I need to notify someone if I withdraw or drop from a class?
  • YES. Any changes to your enrollment must be reported to Kathy Steffen. This is so we can update your certifications to the VA. This helps in preventing VA debts.
• What do I do if I receive active duty orders?
  • Contact Stephanie Smith