Whether you’re planning to attend Northwest Technical College or are currently enrolled, the Veterans Assistance Center is here to help you navigate the processes often required to utilize the benefits you’ve earned. We help current military members, veterans and their family members with education benefits. Students can also join the Student Veteran Club<\/i><\/a> to connect with other veterans.<\/p>\n Center staff can help you determine whether you’re eligible for the GIBILL®, scholarships, disability services, personal counseling, tutoring, financial aid and other college-related services.<\/p>\n They can also provide assistance to your family. Besides connecting with resources, you will find that the center is also a great place to connect with others.<\/p>\n The Center partners with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Vet Center out of Duluth, MN. Readjustment counselors are available, by appointment, to meet with certain veterans.<\/p>\n Bemidji State University and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs<\/i><\/a> cooperatively created and administer the Veteran’s Assistance Center.<\/p>\n The Veteran’s Assistance Center is located at BSU in Decker Hall 102. Contact the office to schedule an appointment at NTC by calling (218) 553-2487 or Northwest Regional Coordinator at (218) 553-2487.<\/p>\n Service members and Veterans may have transferrable credits for their military training. Credit is awarded after receipt of your official transcript at Bemidji State University.<\/p>\n For more information or to make an appointment contact Shannon or Julie.<\/p>\n Shannon Reyes<\/i><\/a> Amity Steffen<\/a> U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Education Benefits<\/strong><\/i><\/a> Utilize your Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefits (GI Bill®) you need to apply through the VA. The VA makes all determinations of eligibility. You may be certified only after being admitted to NTC and preregistering for classes.<\/p>\n Since the VA benefits (GI Bill®) may not be sufficient to cover all educational costs, you may also apply for Financial Aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n The College Scorecard<\/i><\/a> is a consumer planning tool and resource to assist prospective students and their families as they evaluate options in selecting a school.<\/p>\n The College Navigator – National Center for Education Statistics<\/i><\/a> is a consumer tool that provides school information about tuition and fees, retention and graduation rates, use of financial aid, student loan default rates and features a cost calculator and school comparison tool.<\/p>\n The College Financing Plan<\/i><\/a> is a model financial aid award letter designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about college costs and financial aid so they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school. For a personalized College Financing Plan, log in to eServices with your StarID and password, then click on the “Financial Aid” link.<\/p>\n The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau<\/i><\/a> contains a tool that can be used by prospective students to compare detailed financial information for up to three schools at a time. This site also includes general information about financial aid and financial literacy.<\/p>\n If you are receiving Tuition Assistance (TA) and are seeking access to accessibility counseling, contact Accessibility Services<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n State tuition reimbursement<\/i><\/a> is only available to current members of the Minnesota Army and Air National Guard and may be used in conjunction with the Gi Bill® and Federal Tuition Assistance. To apply for tuition reimbursement, you must contact your unit’s full-time representative to obligate funds as soon as you know you will be going to school. STR requires a “C” or better to qualify.<\/p>\n Army National Guard Enlisted Soldiers must apply for Federal Tuition Assistance in order to be eligible to apply for STR.<\/p>\n Northwest Technical College has signed the Department of Defense (DOD) Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)<\/i><\/a> and is approved to process DoD Tuition Assistance (TA) for our degree programs. Tuition assistance benefits are available to qualifying individuals currently serving in the Armed Forces. Each service branch has specific TA policies and annual funding limits. Questions about your own assistance eligibility should be directed to your unit or education office.<\/p>\n You must have your request for federal tuition assistance completed 7 days prior to the start of your classes.<\/strong><\/p>\n Make your tuition assistance request<\/i><\/a> by logging into ArmyIgnited.<\/p>\n Eligibility for Chapter 33<\/i><\/a> is based on qualifying periods of active duty performed after 9\/10\/01. Percentage of the benefit you are entitled to is determined by number of qualifying months of service. This benefit consists of three components which are tuition and fees paid directly to the institution, a housing stipend and book and supply stipend paid to the student. With additional qualifying service requirements, Chapter 33 includes an option to transfer the benefit to dependents.<\/p>\n Your decision to elect Chapter 33 is irrevocable. <\/strong>If you have any questions, contact Tony Schnellbach, NW Regional Coordinator or call the Veterans Administration at 1 (888) 442-4551 prior to completing an application for Chapter 33.<\/p>\n Service members who have served on active duty with any branch of the armed forces may be eligible to receive Chapter 30<\/i><\/a>, if they have signed up for and paid into the program. Chapter 30 recipients have 10 years after their date of discharge to use 36 months of payment.<\/p>\n Most Reserve and National Guard members are eligible for Chapter 1606<\/i><\/a> upon completion of initial training. Recipients of Chapter 1606 retain eligibility for the duration of their active drilling status. Benefit extension is available for those with mobilized service.<\/p>\n If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program<\/i><\/a> — also called Chapter 35.<\/p>\n If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment<\/i><\/a> (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. Bemidji State University’s Accessibility Office<\/i><\/a> can assist with accommodations to ensure that students with disabilities have equitable access to all opportunities at BSU.<\/p>\n There are several benefits available to you through the state of Minnesota.<\/p>\n The Minnesota GI Bill® program<\/i><\/a> provides assistance to eligible Minnesota Veterans, currently serving military, National Guard and Reserve members who served after September 11, 2001 and eligible spouse and children. The Program provides a maximum benefit of $10,000. Eligible participants can use the benefit in Higher Education, On-the-job training (OJT)\/Apprenticeship or License and Certification.<\/p>\n Applicants may receive up to $3,000 per academic year. Applicants must reapply every year<\/i><\/a> for the Minnesota GI Bill®. Application for the Fall semester opens every year in the spring of the year.<\/p>\n This program is different than the Federal GI Bill® (Montgomery, Post 9-11, Veterans Education Assistance Program, Dependents Education Assistance Program or Vocational rehabilitation).<\/p>\nNTC Offices & Services<\/h3>\n
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Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs<\/h3>\n
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US Department of Veterans Affairs<\/h3>\n
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Military Transcripts<\/h3>\n
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Contact Us<\/h3>\n
\nNW Regional Coordinator
\nBSU Location: Veterans Assistance Center, 102 Decker Hall
\nPhone: (218) 553-2487
\nEmail: shannon.reyes@state.mn.us<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSchool Certifying Official
\nLocation: Financial Aid Office
\nPhone: (218) 333-6600
\nEmail: amity.steffen2@ntcmn.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPhone: 1-888-442-4551<\/p>\nEducation Benefits<\/h2>\n
Minnesota State Tuition Reimbursement<\/h3>\n
Federal Tuition Assistance<\/h3>\n
Chapter 33-Post 9\/11<\/h3>\n
Chapter 30-Montgomery GI Bill®<\/h3>\n
Chapter 1606-MGIB-Selected Reserve®<\/h3>\n
Chapter 35-Dependents’ Educational Assistance<\/h3>\n
Chapter 31-Veteran Readiness and Employment<\/h3>\n
Minnesota State Education Benefits<\/h3>\n
Minnesota GI Bill®<\/h4>\n
Student Requirements<\/h5>\n
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Eligibility Requirements<\/h5>\n
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Surviving Spouse & Dependent Education Benefit<\/h4>\n