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Veterans Services

Minnesota West is approved by the Minnesota State Approving Agency for Veteran’s Educational Benefits. Applications for veteran educational benefits may be obtained by contacting the registration staff on your campus.

Information on how military courses may transfer into a college can be found at: 
ACE Website (American Council on Education)

ACE News Release March 2009 (Word)

Information on the various programs and payment rates, plus an electronic application for benefits, can be found on the  Department of Veteran Affairs web site at  http://www.gibill.va.gov . Also visit MnTransfer for links to helpful websites for veterans.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and Minnesota Online have also created a Web site to serve the unique higher education needs of veterans, military members and their families.
www.MyMilitaryEducation.org

Attention Returning Veterans

Financial Assistance for your College Education
SW Minnesota Private Industry Council/Partner in the Workforce Center is providing a full range of services for returning veterans including:

  • College Education Funding

For information contact the PIC office nearest you:

Fairmont Office 888-438-5627
Marshall Office  800-818-9295
Worthington Office  888-234-3708

Are you waiting for your VA Education Benefits?

The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed. Eligible veterans can receive up to a $3000 advance, which will be recouped from future benefit payments. If you are a student who applied for one of VA’s education programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment for the Fall 2009 term, you can request a one-time advance payment at your local VA Regional Office or through VA’s website, www.va.gov.

 

Minnesota West Certifying Officers

Micha Armitage , Canby
Financial Aid/Registration
phone: 800-658-2535
email: micha.armitageREMOVE-THIS@mnwest.edu

Sharon Wieneke, Jackson
Financial Aid/Registration
phone: 800-658-2522
email: sharon.wienekeREMOVE-THIS@mnwest.edu

Barb Staples, Worthington
Registration Secretary
phone: 800-657-3966
email:  barb.staplesREMOVE-THIS@mnwest.edu

Jennifer Zabel, Granite Falls
Financial Aid
phone: 800-657-3247

email: jennifer.zabelREMOVE-THIS@mnwest.edu

Loreen Sankey, Pipestone
Financial Aid/Registration
phone: 800-658-2330
email: loreen.sankeyREMOVE-THIS@mnwest.edu

Veterans Service Contact information:

Pat Ebner
Regional Veterans Service Coordinator
For Higher Education Programs
Southwest Minnesota
phone (507) 537-7213
email ebnerpaREMOVE-THIS@southwestmsu.edu

Additional information is available by contacting the Veteran’s Administration:

Fort Snelling
St. Paul, Minnesota
800-827-1000

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