Apply
Consult
Consult with your installation or state military education office to discuss your benefits eligibility.
Schedule a Meeting
Meet with our Veterans Certifying Official to help you get started.
Apply
Apply online to Minnesota West. Indicate that you are a service member, veteran, or military-affiliated on your application.
Request Transcripts
Request and submit any official military, college, and high school transcripts/GED:
For the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard request your Joint Services Transcript. For the Air Force request your Community College of the Air Force transcript
Next Steps and Checklist
Once you have received your admission acceptance letter and email, you can follow the next steps and checklist for enrollment on our Admitted Students page. This includes applying for financial aid.
Apply for Military VA Education Benefits
Check out the VA benefits programs and how to apply for, transfer, and understand
them.
Apply for Military VA Education Benefits
Benefits Request Form
Complete your Military & VA Benefits Request Form. Your benefits request must be completed before the start of every semester.
Submit
Submit your Certificate of Eligibility to the VA certifying official.
Each semester you wish to use your benefits, please fill out the Military & VA Benefits Request Form.
You must contact your previous college to request your transcript and submit an official copy of your Military transcript. When applying for admission, request that an official copy of your military transcripts be sent to your campus transfer specialist or registrar. The campus will evaluate your military transcript to determine whether or not the credits are applicable to your program.