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Chapter 30, Montgomery GI Bill (Active-Duty)
Chapter 31, Disabled Veteran’s Vocational Rehabilitations Program
Chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill
Chapter 35, Survivor/Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
Chapter 1606, Selected Reserve GI Bill (Reserve and Guard)
Chapter 1607, Reserve Education Assistant Program
Assistance under Wisconsin Benefits includes:
• National Guard Tuition Grant
• Part-Time Study Grant
• Economic Assistance Loans
• Retraining Grant
• WI GI Bill
Veterans who wish to continue to receive benefits must maintain satisfactory academic progress (GPA 2.0)
each semester. Students must notify Enrollment Services of drops or withdrawals to prevent potential
overpayments.
For more information on veteran benefits contact the Veterans Certifying Official at (920) 498-6292, refer
to the College catalog located on the website at www.nwtc.edu, or stop in the Veterans Office, Room
SC134 on the Green Bay campus to speak with the Veterans Education Benefit Specialist.
NWTC Veteran Advisor: The Veteran’s Advisor assists Student Veterans, Service Members, and their
dependents through their transition into higher education. In addition to answering questions about campus
based resources, the Veteran’s Advisor can also provide information on community-based outreach
programs that may assist Veteran students with their academic success. To meet with the Veteran’s
Advisor, students may schedule an appointment by calling (920) 498-5444.
Veteran Resource Center: The Veterans’ Resource Center, located on the first floor of the Student Center
on the Green Bay Campus, is open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. The Veterans Resource Center provides a
place for Veteran students to connect with peers, meet with the Veterans’ Advisor and the School
Certifying Official, and receive the information and resources needed to be a successful student. For more
guidance or answers to questions, please contact the Veteran’s Advisor.
Military Credit for Prior Learning: Based upon the program choice, student degree completion analysis,
and years of military service, a Service Member/Veteran will be awarded up to 10 credits of general
education coursework as outlined below:
For one year of service:
• College 101 (10-890-101)
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication (10-801-196)
For three years of service:
• Contemporary American Society (10-809-197)
• Intro to Ethics: Theory and Application (10-809-166)
To get started, contact the Veterans Advisor, (920) 498-5744.
Accommodation Services: Accommodations for Student Veterans with disabilities (such as Traumatic
Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at all campuses are coordinated through the
Accommodation Services Office on the Green Bay Campus. To request accommodations, or if a Student
Veteran is in need of accommodations, call (920) 498-6904 or (888) 385-6982.
Enrollment Services: Student Veterans and dependents using federal VA educational benefits will only
receive payment for courses that apply to their degree as listed in their curriculum and in their degree audit.
Students with questions concerning program requirements or registration should contact either the
Veteran’s Advisor or their Academic Advisor.
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