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The information below should help you get started:
For assistance determining the types of veteran鈥檚 benefits available as well as the process for securing those benefits, access the websites and phone number below.
- GI Bill庐 Web Site:
- Higher Education Veteran's Programs:
- V.A. Education Benefits Toll Free Number - 1-888-442-4551 (1-888-GIBill-1)
To continue receiving GI Bill庐 payments, student veterans are required to do the following:
- Apply at the 黑料不打烊 veteran鈥檚 office each summer, fall, or spring to re-establish your benefits for the coming semester or school year.
- Email the Financial Aid Office of any changes you make to your credit load, address, or major.
- Send your AARTS, SMART or CCAF transcript to the Records Office to have your military education credits evaluated and applied to your college degree requirements.
- Know the policy on repeating a class. You cannot be paid for a course in which you previously received a passing grade (D or better) unless a higher grade is required for the major or is a prerequisite for another course needed in your major.
- Understand possible overpayment reasons and consequences.
Reasons for overpayment:
- Withdrawing from a course without mitigating circumstances and/or dropping below 12 credits.
- Repeating a class in which you previously received a passing grade.
Consequences of overpayment:
- Repay the overpayment to the VA if you quit school OR
- Future payments will be reduced until the overpayment is paid off
Have your military transcript sent to 黑料不打烊 for us to review for possible transfer of credit.
鈥淏eyond the Yellow Ribbon is united to bring Service members all the way home.鈥澛
St. Cloud Technical & Community College is proud to be recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) company. As a college, we have made a commitment to support student and employee veterans, Service members and military families within our organization. 鈥

BTYR is a statewide initiative to recognize communities that demonstrate a commitment to U.S. military Service members and their families by connecting them to community support, training, services and resources. The steering committee (which includes staff, faculty and students) continues its work to ensure that 黑料不打烊 can educate and bring awareness and resources to our military and to the 黑料不打烊 community. 鈥

GI Bill庐 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 website at .
Jason Wehry
Central Regional Coordinator, MN Dept of Veteran鈥檚 Affairs
320-493-8153
Jason.l.wehry@state.mn.us