Northwest State Community College welcomes veterans, military service members and their dependents. Our staff and faculty are dedicated to assisting you in transitioning into college and supporting you in meeting your educational goals. At Northwest State, we understand that the transition to student life can be challenging, yet rewarding. With that in mind we have worked very hard to ease this transition for you.
NSCC is dedicated to providing you with services and resources that will assist you in adjusting to civilian and campus life. Our staff can assist with the following:
- Identifying federal and state education benefit options
- Advocating military transfer credit
- Withdrawals/re-admit due to deployments or call to Active Duty status
- Connecting veteran students with campus resources, veteran service providers, and other agencies encouraging academic success at NSCC
Above all, we encourage you to use the NSCC Registrar’s Office as your central point of contact for anything you need throughout the admission, registration, and entire enrollment process. We are here for any questions, concerns, or assistance and to be your advocate on this campus.
The VA Certifying Official at Northwest State Community College is:
Connie Klingshirn, NSCC Registrar
Suite C120
Email : [email protected]
Phone: 419.267.1395
More information on NSCC’s veterans services program is available online at NorthwestState.edu/veteran-program.
For additional information, including office hours, please visit NorthwestState.edu/registrars-office.
5 Essential College and Career Resources for Veterans
GI Jobs: Your Guide to Post-Military Success (www.gijobs.com)
A wealth of resources for veterans who are just getting ready to return to college or enter the job market. Find information about veteran’s college benefits, occupations and salaries along with tips for interviewing, resume writing and job hunting.
Student Veterans of America (www.studentveterans.org)
Support and resources for veterans attending college. 500 chapters nationwide.
Military.com (www.military.com)
Connects service members, families and veterans to a wide range of services and benefits from discounts and mentors to government benefits and scholarships.
My Next Move for Veterans (www.mynextmove.org/vets)
Research your next career and determine how your military experience translates into civilian employment.
GI Bill (www.gibill.va.gov)
Determine which veteran’s education benefit is right for you and apply online.
Veteran’s Benefits Pay for College
Transitioning out of the military very often means transitioning into a new career. Veteran’s benefits such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Montgomery GI Bill Will provides financial support for education for veterans for a variety of educational programs including two-year and four-year colleges.
- The Montgomery GI Bill – For veterans who served before September 11, 2001.
- The post 9/11 GI Bill – For most veterans who qualify, this is a more generous package of educational benefits that also includes a housing stipend.
Other GI education benefits:
- Reserve Educational Assistance – For members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency.
- Survivor and Dependents Assistance – Provides education and training opportunities to spouses, sons and daughters of certain veterans.
- Veterans Retraining Assistance Program or VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 – Provides financial assistance for training for veterans who are 35-60 years old, unemployed and not eligible for other VA benefits.
Source: www.gibill.va.gov
