Welcome Veterans, Reservists, Active Duty and Eligible Dependents

NLTCC proudly serves our active duty and veteran military students as they pursue a college education. As an active or veteran military member, you may be eligible for education benefits.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding how to utilize any of these benefits at NLTCC, please call or email your campus’ financial aid officer or your LaVetCorps Navigator.

Important Benefit Information

Veterans using Chapter 30, Chapter 1606, and/or Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits must complete a transfer request. VA Form 22-1995 should be submitted to request changes to your education benefits if:

  • You’re a Veteran or service member, or
  • You’re a dependent of a Veteran or service member using Fry Scholarship benefits, Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, or transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

Cross-enrolled veterans must have a Parent Letter sent to the VA Certifying Official from their parent institution in order to receive benefits from NLTCC

Step 1: Apply for VA Education Benefits

Step 2: Apply for Admission

  • Fill out an admissions application online.
  • Check with Student Services at your campus to confirm your application is complete.

Step 3: Apply for Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa.

  • Title IV Funds and GI Bill® benefits can be used simultaneously.
  • Contact your campus Financial Aid Officer with any questions.

Step 4: Submit Required Transcripts

All GI Bill® students must provide:

  • Military transcripts
  • College transcripts
    • Send these to your campus Financial Aid Officer, who also serves as the School Certifying Official.

If applicable military requests should be made to:

Step 5: Enrollment Certification

1. Gather Documents

  • VA Letter of Eligibility
  • Required transcripts (if applicable)

2. Visit the Campus Financial Aid Office

3. Register for Classes

  • Meet with Student Services or your instructor to select classes.
  • Your instructor will record your classes on the Enrollment Certification Form.

4. Submit for Certification

  • Return the completed Enrollment Certification Form and your Banner Concise Student Schedule to the Financial Aid Officer for VA certification.

Important: All Post-9/11 GI Bill® students must provide a Letter of Eligibility.

 

  • Chapter 30- Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty

    • For active duty, prior active duty, and regular reserves (two years active duty, three years active duty, or two years active duty plus four years reserves). You must have contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill upon entry into the specified branch of service or its reserve component (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard)

    • The MGIB provides up to 36 months of education benefits. Benefits are usually payable for 10 years following your release from active duty. Recipients receive a monthly payment based on the number of hours of enrollment each semester. Basic monthly rates increase every October.

  • Chapter 31-Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E).

    • Veterans with a service-connected disability must be found both eligible and entitled by the VR&E to receive this service. The VR&E VetSuccess program assists Veterans prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs by offering counseling and benefits used towards post-secondary training at a college, vocational, or technical school. You will be notified by the Department of Veteran Affairs if you meet their qualifications.

  • Chapter 33- Post 9/11 GI Bill®

    • This education bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or those discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You have generally 15 years following your release from active duty and must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible.

    • The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides up to 36 months of educational benefits to be paid monthly while enrolled in school. Some service members may be able to transfer their benefits to their dependents. The Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay all or a portion of your tuition and fees up front. Based on your percentage of eligibility, your in-state tuition and fees will be paid by the Department of VA, directly to the school.

  • Chapter 35-Survivor and Dependent Assistance

  • There are two main GI Bill® programs offering education assistance to survivors and dependents of Veterans:

    • The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) is available for children and spouses of Service-members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001.

      • Eligible beneficiaries attending school may receive up to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level. 

      • Children are eligible as of their 18th birthday (unless they have already graduated high school). A child may be married or over 23 and still be eligible. If they became eligible before January 1, 2013 their eligibility ends on their 33rd birthday. The age limitation is removed if the child became eligible on or after January 1, 2013.

      • Although surviving spouses do not have a time limit with which to use their benefits, they will lose eligibility to this benefit upon remarriage. 

    • The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.

      • You may receive up to 45 months of education benefits. Effective Oct. 1, 2013, some DEA beneficiaries may be eligible for up to 81 months of GI Bill benefits if they use the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance program in conjunction with an entitlement from other VA education programs. 

  • 1606- Reserve Education Assistance Program

  • 1607- Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP)

  • Military Tuition Assistance (Active Duty TA)

  • Louisiana National Guard Tuition Waiver

  • LA Dept. Veterans Affairs Title 29 Tuition and Fee Exemption

    • Dependents of Louisiana residents may be eligible for Louisiana’s Title 29 Dependents’ Educational Assistance. This state benefit provides tuition assistance at any state-supported college or university for surviving spouses of certain deceased or disabled war veterans and children of veterans with at least 90% service-connected disability.

 

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

 

VERIFY YOUR ENROLLMENT WITH THE VA: 
Those who are receiving the GI Bill® benefit under Chapters 30 and 1606 must continuously verify their enrollment status with the VA. On the last day of each month, students must call 1-877-823-2378 and report their attendance and the number of hours enrolled, or do so online. This must be done before the VA will issue or deposit any checks.
ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION FORM:

Each veteran should meet with the VA Certifying Official (your campus Financial Aid Officer) during the college application process to submit all required documentation for certification and to review any additional information necessary for maintaining eligibility for benefits

ARE YOU WAITING FOR YOUR VA EDUCATION BENEFITS?

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers advance funds for students using Chapters 30, 35, and 1606 who are waiting for their education benefit claim to be processed. Eligible veterans may receive a one-time advance of up to $3,000, which will be deducted from future benefit payments.

If you have applied for a VA education program and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment for the Fall term, you can request this advance payment online or at your local VA Regional Office.

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