Veteran Services Support for Student Veterans
As you transition from military service to civilian life, you face unique challenges and opportunities. That's why we're dedicated to providing a supportive and empowering environment where you can thrive both academically and personally. And we’re here to help with questions about veteran benefits for education.
How NWTC empowers veterans
- Priority registration: Secure your spot in desired programs ahead of the crowd.
- College credit for military experience: Get recognized for your valuable skills and knowledge gained through service.
- Veterans Resource Center: Access essential resources, guidance, and a private lounge to connect with fellow veterans.
- Support staff: Our dedicated team, comprised of veterans and military spouses, helps you navigate every step of your academic journey.
Already an NWTC student?
Tell Veteran Services which benefits you'll use this semester (e.g., WI GI Bill®, Post 9/11 GI Bill®). This helps us support you! Complete the form each semester or if your benefits, program, or classes change. Use your student ID to log in (e.g., 12345678@nwtc.edu).
Use Veteran Education Benefits at NWTC
- Explore and choose program. Find a program to match your skills and goals.
- Apply and get accepted. Follow our simple application process.
- Secure DD214. This document verifies your service and is crucial to access benefits. Request a copy from the National Archives.
- Submit information. Complete the Student Veteran Agreement Form and send with DD214 to VeteranServices@nwtc.edu or drop off at our Veterans Resource Center.
- Choose benefits. Explore valuable VA and state resources below for active military, veterans, spouses, and dependents.
- Submit Certification of Eligibility (COE). After receiving the COE from the Federal or Wisconsin VA, submit it to VeteranServices@nwtc.edu upon starting your program or course. NOTE: You only need to complete this step once, unless you change your program or benefits.
- Tell us what benefits you will use: Complete the Veteran Benefits Certification form each semester or when your benefits change.
Benefits for active military
Selected Reserve/National Guard Educational Assistance (Ch. 1606 – MGIB-SR)
Who qualifies?
This benefit is for members of the Selected Reserve or National Guard who meet all these requirements:
- Signed a six-year service commitment in the Selected Reserve after June 30, 1985.
- Completed Initial Active-Duty Training (IADT).
- Earned a high school diploma or GED before completing IADT.
- In good standing with your unit and currently drilling.
What it covers:
The VA will send you a monthly payment based on the number of credits you're taking each semester. To receive your payment you'll need to verify your enrollment with the VA every month .
How to apply:
- Head over to the VA Website:
- Look for the "Find your Education Benefits form" section.
- Answer a few questions to be directed to the right form.
- Complete and Send to NWTC:
- Once you have your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (the VA will mail you this after processing your application), send it, along with any other required documents, to VeteranServices@nwtc.edu .
Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant
Who qualifies?
- Actively drilling WI Guard member (not an officer).
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress each semester for which you seek reimbursement.
- No bachelor's degree yet.
- Not using VetEd or the WI GI Bill for the same semester.
What it covers:
This grant helps with remaining tuition costs (tuition only) after other tuition benefits are applied (e.g., GI Bill, Federal Tuition Assistance). It reimburses for classes you satisfactorily complete (minimum 2.0 GPA).
How to apply:
- Get the Application: We recommend submitting the National Guard Tuition Grant Application as soon as you enroll in your classes.
- School Completes It: Send the application to VeteranServices@nwtc.edu . NWTC will complete the form and submit it to the WI Dept. of Military Affairs (within 90 days of the semester ending).
Department of Defense (DOD) Tuition Assistance (TA)
Who qualifies?
Active-duty service members using DOD Tuition Assistance (TA) must get approval from their Education Services Officer (ESO) before enrolling in classes.
What it covers:
The DOD pays your school directly for eligible tuition expenses under their TA program.
How to apply:
- Get Approval: Talk to your commanding officer (CO) or education services officer (ESO) for details on your branch's TA application process and get pre-approved to use TA.
- Apply Through Your Branch: Follow your branch's specific application process (see links below for each branch).
- Inform NWTC: Once approved, email Student Finance at StudentFinance@nwtc.edu to let them know you'll be using TA.
Links by branch:
- Army Tuition Assistance
- Army National Guard Tuition Assistance
- Air Force Tuition Assistance
- Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
- Marine Corp Tuition Assistance
- Navy Tuition Assistance
Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Policy Statement
In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1322.25, Voluntary Education Programs, paragraph 1.c.(1)(b), Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, as an institution providing education programs through the DoD Tuition Assistance (TA) Program, does not use unfair, deceptive, and abusive recruiting practices. In accordance with DoD MOU paragraph 3.j.(3), Northeast Wisconsin Technical College refrains “from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (three or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments.”
Benefits for veterans
Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33)
Who qualifies?
- Served at least 90 days active duty (not basic training) after 9/11/2001.
- Served 30+ continuous days with a service-connected disability.
- Received a Purple Heart after 9/11/2001.
What it covers:
- Tuition and fees.
- Up to $1,000/year for books and supplies.
- Monthly housing allowance (if attending school more than half-time).
How to apply:
- Get Your Certificate of Eligibility (COE): Visit the VA Website , find the "Find your Education Benefits form" section, and answer the questions to get the right form. The VA will mail your COE after processing your application.
- Submit Your COE to NWTC: Once you receive your COE, send it to VeteranServices@nwtc.edu .
Montgomery GI Bill® (Ch. 30 - MGIB)
Who qualifies?
- Served at least two years active duty with an honorable discharge
- Contributed to the MGIB during your first 12 months of service
What it covers:
The VA pays you a monthly benefit based on your contributions and your course load.
How to apply:
- Get Your Certificate of Eligibility (COE): Visit the VA website , find the "Find your Education Benefits form" section, and answer the questions to get the right form. The VA will mail your COE after processing your application.
- Submit Your COE to NWTC: Once you receive your COE, send it to VeteranServices@nwtc.edu .
VA Veteran Readiness & Employment (Ch. 31 – VR&E)
Who qualifies?
- Veterans with an honorable discharge.
- Service-connected disability rating of at least 10% from the VA.
- Have applied for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) services.
What it covers:
VR&E is vocational rehabilitation, but it can help with education too! The program may cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, and even pay you a monthly stipend while you take classes.
How to apply:
- Apply Online: Log in to your eBenefits account and apply for VR & E.
- Connect with NWTC: After program approval, send your class schedule to your VR&E Counselor. They'll send authorization to NWTC's Veterans Resource Center.
Wisconsin GI Bill for Veterans
Who qualifies?
- Wisconsin resident OR lived here for five+ years before starting a semester.
- Served in the military and meet one of these requirements:
- 90+ days active duty during wartime.
- Service in a crisis zone.
- Two+ consecutive years active duty.
- Discharged for disability, hardship, or force reduction.
- Have an honorable or general-under-honorable discharge.
Important Note: You must use all available federal Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits before using the WI GI Bill. However, you can use both if you received less than 100% of the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
What it covers:
- Up to 100% of the state-set tuition rate at Wisconsin technical colleges and universities.
- Program and material fees (not all fees).
How to apply:
- Head to MyWisVets.com : This is the quickest way to get approved.
- Register or Log In: Create an account if you don't have one already.
- Complete the Online Application: Fill out the online application.
- Wait for WDVA Approval: Once approved by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), continue to the next steps.
- Complete the WDVA Form 2029.
- Complete the Certification Request Form
Wisconsin Retraining Grant
Who qualifies?
Contact the Department of Workforce Development's veterans employment representative at 920-448-6783 to see if you meet the eligibility requirements. In the meantime, you can learn more about retraining grants here .
What it covers:
Are you an unemployed or underemployed veteran looking to retrain for a new career? This grant can help ease the financial burden while you get back on your feet. You may be eligible for up to $3,000 per year for a maximum of two years to help cover the costs of retraining programs.
How to apply:
- Start by Calling: Get the ball rolling by contacting the DWD's veterans employment representative at 920-448-6783. They'll help you begin the application process.
- Complete Your Part: Fill out the application with your personal information.
- NWTC Helps You Out: Bring the completed application to NWTC's Welcome Center. Your academic advisor, the NWTC Financial Aid Office, and a school certifying official from the NWTC Veterans Resource Center will complete the rest of the application for you.
- Application Sent: The NWTC Veterans Resource Center will submit your application to the WI Department of Veterans Affairs for processing.
- Second Payment: There's additional paperwork for your second year of funding. Contact the Department of Workforce Development's veterans employment representative again to get the second form. Once completed, bring it to the NWTC Veterans Resource Center for processing.
VetEd
Who qualifies?
This benefit is for veterans who haven't earned a bachelor's degree yet. Call the Department of Workforce Development's veterans employment representative at 920-448-6783 to see if you qualify. Learn more about the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Ed Reimbursement Grant.
What it covers:
This program reimburses you based on a credit-bank system connected to your active-duty service length. Basically, the longer you served, the more financial help you may receive.
How to apply:
- Call to Start: Get the process going by contacting the DWD's veterans employment representative at 920-448-6783 . They'll help you begin the application process.
Benefits for spouses and dependents
Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (Ch. 35 - DEA)
Who qualifies?
This benefit is for children or spouses of a veteran who:
- Is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability.
- Died while on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability.
If neither is true, you may be able to receive transfer red Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits from a veteran.
What it covers:
The VA will send you a monthly payment based on the number of credits you're taking each semester.
How to apply:
- Head to the VA Website : Find the "Find your Education Benefits form" section and answer the questions to get the right form.
- Get Your Certificate of Eligibility (COE): The VA will mail your COE after processing your online application.
- Submit Your COE to NWTC: Once you receive your COE, send it to VeteranServices@nwtc.edu
Wisconsin GI Bill for Veteran's Spouses and Dependents
Who qualifies?
This benefit is for spouses and children of veterans who meet all these requirements:
- Veteran's Disability: The veteran must have a service-connected disability rating of at least 30% from the VA.
- Wisconsin Residency: You must be a current Wisconsin resident.
- Veteran's Relationship: You must be the un-remarried surviving spouse, spouse, child, or stepchild of an eligible Wisconsin veteran.
- Federal Benefit Used First: You must use all available federal Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits before using the WI GI Bill (unless you received less than 100% of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits).
- Age Limit (Children): Dependent children can only use the WI GI Bill until they turn 26.
- Academic Performance: You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
What it covers:
- Up to 100% of the state-set tuition rate at Wisconsin Technical Colleges and universities.
- Program and material fees (not all fees).
How to apply:
Work with Your Veteran: Eligibility for the WI GI Bill involves two parts. You'll need to work with the veteran to determine their eligibility for benefits.
- Veteran Creates MyWisVets.com Account:
- The veteran will create an account on MyWisVets.com .
- They will upload required documents like DD214, marriage license/birth certificate, and a copy of their VA disability letter.
- Provide Additional Documents:
- You (the spouse or dependent) will need to provide the college with a marriage license or birth certificate (if applicable). Submit both if sponsoring veteran is a step-parent.
- Complete the WDVA2029 form and send it to VeteranServices@nwtc.edu.
- Wisconsin Certificate of Eligibility (COE):
- Once everything is processed, the WDVA will issue a WDVA2031 form, the Wisconsin Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
Need Help?
If the veteran cannot complete the application through MyWisVets.com, contact NWTC's Veterans Resource Center for assistance at VeteranServices@nwtc.edu .
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Contact Us
Phone: 920-498-6928
Email: VeteranServices@nwtc.edu
Location: Green Bay Campus, SC134
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