NHTI, Concord's Community College - Veterans Educational Programs

Veterans Educational Programs

NH National Guard Tuition Waiver Program

Admitted to a degree program
Must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Completion of Advanced Individual Training or Commissioning
Active member of the NH National Guard
Payment covers "tuition only" (not fees) and is treated as an exemption (waiver)
Contact: Student's National Guard Education Service Officer and NHTI's Financial Aid Office-(603)271-7136 (Sheri Gonthier)

Veterans Tuition Assistance Program

Student must complete an on-line application
An approved 2171E Form is submitted to NHTI signed by the student's Commanding Officer (the approved 2171E form is either brought in by soldier or emailed to the Bursar's Office by the Commanding Officer)
Non-matriculated or matriculated status
Must be approved prior to enrollment
Payment is treated as third party billing
Paid upon receipt of a satisfactory grade report from NHTI
Contact: Bursar's Office-(603)271-6311 (Jessica Bryan)

Veterans Assistance Programs

Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30, 1606, 1607)

Admitted to a degree or certificate program (allowed 2 semesters as non-matriculated student)
Student must have a NOBE (DD2384) Notice of Basic Eligibility (verified and signed by the State Montgomery GI Bill Manager--Guard or Reserve Unit)
First time applying for MGIB benefits-complete a VA Form 22-1990 (process by mail or electronically)
Supply discharge papers DD-214 if soldier has been discharged
Student must verify enrollment no earlier than the last day of each month and on the last date of the semester enrolled in the College
Monthly payment is to be treated as reimbursement to the student
Payment-Student must pay up front, use the installment payment plan, or be awarded financial aid that will cover bill
Suggest student also apply for financial aid
Contact: Registrar's Office-(603)271-7142 (Liz Pontacoloni)

Post 9/11 Chapter 33

First time applying for Post 9/11 - complete a VA Form 22-1990 (process electronically or by mail)
Supply discharge papers DD-214 if soldier has been discharged
Total months of active duty will determine percentage of education benefits - 40 to 100%; VA makes the determination
Admitted to a degree or certificate program (allowed 2 semesters as non-matriculated student)
Supply school with certificate of eligibility that shows months of eligibility and percentage of benefits
BAH eligibility - student must be 51% of full time status; VA pays in arrears
Book stipend - VA pays up to $1,000 per year depending on percentage of eligibility; VA pays in arrears
Tuition and Fees - paid directly to school depending on percentage of eligibility
Payment arrangements are needed unless 100% eligibility documentation is provided
$100 tuition deposit is not required if 100% eligibility documentation is provided
Suggest student also apply for financial aid
Contact: Registrar's Office - (603)271-7142 (Liz Pontacoloni)

Dependent of a deceased or disabled Veteran (Chapter 35)

Admitted to a degree program (allowed 2 semesters as non-matriculated student)
First time applying for dependent benefits-complete a VA Form 22-5490 (process by mail or electronically)
Need Veterans File Number (or social security number)
Monthly payment is to be treated as reimbursement to the student
Payment--Student must pay up front, use installment payment plan, or be awarded financial aid that will cover bill
Suggest student also apply for financial aid
Contact: Registrar's Office-(603)271-7142 (Liz Pontacoloni)

Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Chapter 31)

Disabled Veteran (training for workforce re-entry-covers tuition, fees, books, basic supplies and small stipend)
Approved by the Manchester VA Vocational Rehabilitation Office
" Form 28-1905 will be completed by the VA Certifying Official in the Registrar's Office at NHTI
Payment is treated as third party billing approved by the Manchester VA Vocational Rehabilitation Office
$100.00 tuition deposit is not required if authorization from the Voc-Rehab Office is provided
Contact: Initial-Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation Office, 275 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH 03101
Certify Enrollment-Registrar's Office (603) 271-7142 (Liz Pontacoloni)
Payment-Bursar's Office (603) 271-6309

Revised April 2010