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Veterans' Educational Benefits - Federal

To receive VA educational benefits, such as the G.I. Bill®, you must apply for federal benefits through the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The most efficient way to apply is online.

There are also printable forms that can be manually filled out and mailed, however this option takes more time. For additional support in applying for federal benefits, please contact the VA at 1.888.442.4551 or use the online support offered through their website.

Apply to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

About Federal VA Education Benefits

Once the veteran has been approved for benefits through the Department of Veteran Affairs, to qualify for monthly educational benefit through Veterans Affairs, a veteran must be enrolled in an approved associate degree or technical diploma program. Only classes within the veterans program are covered by benefit. The Wisconsin Educational Approval Board approves most programs of study at Northwood Tech for veterans’ benefits.

Veterans have 10-15 years from their separation date to use their federal educational benefits, unless separation date is on or after January 1, 2013 and the veteran is eligible for the Post 9/11 benefit, then lifetime access applies. Benefits are payable for 36-48 months while enrolled in school. It is the responsibility of the student receiving veterans’ educational benefits to notify the campus financial aid advisor or the college certifying official, of any changes in enrollment. Withdrawals could result in a debt with the VA.

How to Apply for Federal VA Education Benefits at Northwood Tech

You must be accepted or currently enrolled in a VA approved program. The Northwood Tech catalog lists approved programs of study. If you are applying for Federal VA Educational Benefits for the first time, you are encouraged to contact the campus financial aid advisor at Northwood Tech six to eight weeks prior to the beginning of a new semester. The advisor will collect important veteran information and documents from you in order to accurately administer your benefits at the college.

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. Veterans who choose Chapter 33 must make an irrevocable election to relinquish another federal education benefit, if applicable, to receive this benefit. 
  • 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 benefits with the following time limits: Children must be between the ages of 18 and 26; In certain instances benefit can be used outside those parameters. Spouses: benefits end 10 years from the date VA determines eligibility or from the date of death of the Veteran. If VA rated the Veteran permanently and totally disabled with an effective date of three years from discharge, a spouse will remain eligible for 20 years from the effective date of the rating. For surviving spouses of Service members who died on active duty, benefits end 20 years from the date of death.
  • 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 employment. Period of Eligibility is 12 years from the latter of the following: Date of separation from active military service, or date the veteran was first notified by VA of a service-connected disability rating. Veteran must have a 20% 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

 

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Veterans’ Educational Benefits — State

There are a variety of State Veterans Affairs programs available. Determination of eligibility and obtainment of applications is done through the County Veterans Service Office.

Types of State Veteran's 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 accumulative 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 Accumulative 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.

    • Wisconsin GI Bill Information

    • Download Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Wisconsin GI Bill 

    • Download WI G.I. Bill Application Guide
    • A 100 percent remission is provided to the qualifying unremarried surviving spouse and children of a veteran who died in the line of duty, and to the spouse and children of a veteran with substantial service-connected disabilities (combined VA service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or greater). Qualifying children, must be at least age 17 but less than age 26. In order for dependents to be eligible, a veteran must have been a WI resident at the time of entry into the service.  Dependents must also be WI residents for tuition purposes.
  • 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.

      WDVA Retraining Grant

  • Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant Information

    • The Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant is a grant whereby an eligible guard member, upon satisfactory completion of course(s) at a qualifying school, can apply for a tuition reimbursement.  Reimbursement is based on 100 percent of the tuition charged at the student’s qualifying school or the maximum resident undergraduate tuition charged by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, whichever is less.  The grant cannot pay for any fees, books or continuing education credits (CEUs).  The grant program reimburses up to eight semesters. 

      Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs

 

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Veterans’ Affairs Reporting

The certifying veteran official for the college will be reporting all program, enrollment, and tuition information to the VA monthly. Graduation, Probation, and Suspension information is also reported at the end of each term. Once a student is suspended, the student’s name will be reported to Veterans Affairs for unsatisfactory progress. The reporting of unsatisfactory progress results in the immediate suspension of the affected student’s educational benefits pending administrative review by Veterans Affairs.

Download Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

 

 


 

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. 

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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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Rice Lake Financial Aid Contact

Blake Paul

Financial Aid Advisor

715.788.7213

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Superior Financial Aid Contact

Mike Phillips

Financial Aid Advisor

715.319.7370

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Ashland Financial Aid Contact

Stephanie Zaleski

Financial Aid Advisor

715.319.7280

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New Richmond Financial Aid Contact

Anthony Rubis

Financial Aid Advisor

715.752.8084

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