including student payment history, student identification number and social security number. In the event of
such action, the student is responsible to pay all late fees and collection fees, including reasonable attorney’s fees
incurred by NWTC, or its representatives, in connection with the collection of the past due amount. It is the
student’s responsibility to keep contact information current with the College.
VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS
Veterans Certifying Information
Student Veterans and Service Members: For the purpose of this handbook, all policies and procedures relating
to Veterans and Service Members at NWTC, are defined in accordance with 2013 Wisconsin Act 56. The law
states “Veteran and Service Member means a person who has served or is serving on active duty under
honorable conditions in the U.S. armed forces, in forces incorporated as part of the U.S. armed forces, in the
National Guard, or in a reserve component of the U.S. armed forces.”
Note: NWTC does not award Veteran or Service Member status based on eligibility criteria determined by the
State or Federal Department of Veterans Affairs. If a student has a question about their status they should
contact their local county veteran’s office or the Department of Veterans Affairs
Assistance is available for federal benefits under:
• 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
Net years of active military service, a Service Member/Veteran will be awarded up to 7 credits of general
education coursework as outlined below:
For one year of active military service:
• College 101 (10-890-101)
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication (10-801-196)
For three years of active military service: