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Federal Military Benefits
Guidance to use federal benefits at the college:
Apply for benefits: To receive VA educational benefits, such as the G.I. Bill®, you must apply for federal benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs website.
VA student helpline 1.888.442.4551
Submit supporting documentation: The School Certifying Official will need to collect important documentation from you to confirm eligibility and apply benefits at the college.
Please contact Kathryn Steffen, veteran certifying official, to discuss your military benefit eligibility, and to submit documentation. Email: Kathy.steffen@northwoodtech.edu, or phone: 715-645-7063.
Admit into a program: Federal VA benefits can be used for Assoc degrees, diplomas, or certificates. Our programs are approved by the State Approving Agency, and the Federal Dept of Veteran Affairs. Some certificates are not approved at this time but can be added as requested.
Enroll in classes: Federal VA benefits cover only classes within your program. You may take other classes outside your program, however they will not apply to your federal VA benefit. The VA calculates your monthly payment based on your enrollment level; you do not need to be full time to receive federal benefits. Contact the certifying veteran official when making enrollment changes; Withdrawals can result in a debt with the VA.
It's not required that your VA benefit is approved before you admit into a program or enroll in classes, however, you will need to have a resource in place to cover your tuition or you may setup a payment plan while waiting for benefits to get approved by the VA.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Types of Federal VA Education Benefits
- Post 9/11 GI Bill - (Chapter 33)
- Benefit for eligible veterans who served on active duty after September 10, 2001 for at least 90 aggregate days and who received an honorable discharge. Benefits are paid based on the veteran/service member’s entitlement determined by the DOD based on active duty; The benefit offers 36 months of educational entitlement and there’s no time limit to use the benefit if separation date is after January 1, 2013. If separation date is before January 1, 2013, the veteran has 15 years from separation date to use entitlement. Benefit pays for: tuition and fees, a book stipend, and monthly BAH (basic housing allowance) while enrolled. This benefit may be transferred to dependents if service requirements are met and the VA approves the transfer. Effective January 2010, veterans who are eligible, will be required to use this benefit before using any WI GI Bill benefits.
- Fry Scholarship-Post 9/11 (Chapter 33)
- The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty while on active duty after September 10, 2001. Eligible beneficiaries attending school may receive up to 36 months of benefit at the 100% level.
- Montgomery G.I. Bill - Active Duty (Chapter 30)
- Benefit for eligible veterans and service members who have served in the US Armed Forces, met time requirements, and have an honorable discharge. The benefit offers 36 months of education benefits, generally payable within 10 years of release from active duty. When enrolled, an eligible veteran/service member will receive monthly payments from the VA based on enrollment level.
- Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
- Benefit for members of the Selected Reserves which includes the Reserves for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, as well as the Army National Guard, and the Air National Guard, who meet requirements for eligibility. No active duty required, however, eligibility typically ends when separated from the Selected Reserves. Entitlement is 36 months and the service member receives a monthly benefit based on enrollment level.
- The Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35)
- DEA provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who have died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefit. There may be time limits to use this benefit, depending on the date of the event that qualifies the individual for DEA benefits.
- Veteran Readiness and Employment Program (Chapter 31)
- Veteran Readiness and Employment Program is a VA program that assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to achieve education and employment. Veteran must have a 10% or greater service-related disability and an employment handicap to be entitled to this benefit. The benefit covers: tuition, fees, books, supplies, and certain equipment.
- Other Federal Tuition Assistance Programs
Veterans’ Affairs Reporting
The certifying veteran official for the college will be reporting all program, enrollment, and tuition information to the VA. Graduation, Probation, and Suspension information is also reported at the end of each term. The certifying official will report enrollment to the VA each term that you meet academic progress standards, unless you communicate to the official that you don’t want to use benefit for the term.
Download Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
Military/Veterans Benefits — State
Types of State Veteran Education Benefits
- The Wisconsin G.I. Bill
- The Wisconsin G.I. Bill was established on July 27, 2005, and provides a waiver (“remission”) of tuition for eligible veterans and eligible dependents of deceased or disabled veterans, for up to 8 full-time semesters or 128 credits cumulative between UW and WI technical college institutions. Qualifying veterans and eligible dependents receive 100 percent remission of tuition. Certain fees and continuing-education classes are not covered by this benefit. To continuously use the WI GI benefit, the recipient must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA at Northwood Tech.
- The WI GI benefit requires that the veteran have entered the service as a Wisconsin resident, or have established and maintained status as a Wisconsin resident for at least 5 consecutive years immediately preceding the beginning of a semester. The benefit recipient must also reside in Wisconsin. If the veteran meets eligibility with 5 years of residency, the eligible spouse and dependents must also meet this requirement.
- Wisconsin GI Bill Information
- Download Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Wisconsin GI Bill
- Download WI G.I. Bill Application Guide
- Veterans Education (VetEd) Reimbursement Grant
The Veterans Education (VetEd) grant program provides a reimbursement grant based on a credit-bank system that is based on length of active duty military service to eligible veterans who have not yet been awarded a bachelor’s degree for the reimbursement of tuition and fees following successful course completion at an eligible UW, technical college, or approved private institution of higher learning.
Veterans may concurrently receive Chapter 30 Montgomery G.I. Bill (VA) benefits and VetEd for the same semester. However, individuals eligible for Wisconsin G.I. Bill benefits must apply for, and use those benefits in order to be eligible for VetEd reimbursement. VetEd reimbursement will be reduced to the extent that tuition and fees have already been paid by other grants, scholarships, and remissions provided for the payment of tuition and fees
- Vet Ed Reimbursement Grant
- WDVA Retraining Grant
This grant is available to qualified unemployed veterans who demonstrate financial need while being retrained for employment.
- Wisconsin National Guard Tuition
The WING grant is available to soldiers while they are serving in the WI National Guards and terminates when the soldier separates from the military. The grant will pay for a maximum of 8 full-time academic terms or 120 credits per individual. The student must meet academic progress and Guard requirements to remain eligible for the grant. Application for the benefit must be done within 90 days of the class start or end dates. When applications are approved, the tuition funds are sent directly to the college.
Support for Veteran Students
If you are a veteran or a child or spouse of a veteran, Northwood Tech will help you navigate the college experience each step of the way. Learn more about the support available to Northwood Tech's military-affiliated students.
Veteran Students' Resource Center
The Veteran Students' Resource Center for current students page provides all of the information student veterans need to navigate the college experience. There, you'll find financial resources, priority registration information, transcript information, downloadable forms and much more.
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