What We Do
Support student-veteransand their families.
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How We Help Students
Education Benefits
The determination of eligibility for veteran and dependent educational benefits is made by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Students who may be eligible to receive VA educational benefits should apply online at or contact the Regional Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
Am I eligible?
Eligible students should notify the VA School Certifying Official (SCO) at ݮƵ with a request to be certified for VA Education Benefits. Students are required to notify the SCO any time a change is made to enrolled credits (dropping, adding, or withdrawing from courses), the program of pursuit, and/or if withdrawing from school.
Enrollment Assistance
Eligible students should notify the VA School Certifying Official (SCO) at ݮƵ with a request to be certified for VA Education Benefits. Students are required to notify the SCO any time a change is made to enrolled credits (dropping, adding, or withdrawing from courses), the program of pursuit, and/or if withdrawing from school.
It is assumed that students enrolling in sequential terms (fall to spring, and spring to fall) intend to use their VA educational benefits each term. If this is NOT the case, the SCO must be notified.
Any student returning from a break in enrollment at ݮƵ (excluding summer term) needs to let the SCO know that they have returned and wish to use their benefits. (Students need to contact the SCO to request summer course certification.)
The is a consumer planning tool and resource to assist prospective students and their families as they evaluate options in selecting a school.
The is a consumer tool that provides school information about tuition and fees, retention and graduation rates, use of financial aid, student loan default rates, and features a cost calculator and school comparison tool.
The is a model financial aid award letter designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about college costs and financial aid so they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school. For a personalized Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, log in to with your StarID and password, then click on the “Financial Aid” link. Additional information about ݮƵ tuition, fees, and financial aid information is found on our website.
Helpful resources.
GI Bill® 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 Web site at
Barry Martinson
Veterans District Coordinator
Campus
- H Hibbing
- I Itasca
- ME Mesabi Range – Eveleth
- MV Mesabi Range – Virginia
- RR Rainy River
- V Vermilion
Jamie Pavich
Associate Registrar and Veteran's Certifying Official
Campus
- H Hibbing