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NHTI Registrar's Office
VA Certifying Official
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301-7412
(603) 271-7142
Fax: (603) 271-6431

Location
Located on the first floor of Sweeney Hall.

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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Veterans Resources

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The goal of the VA Certifying Official in the Registrar's Office at NHTI is to assist veterans, guardsmen, and to reservists access educational benefits available through the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). Whether you are a new, returning, or transferring student, we will help guide you to the resources you need to make the most of your NHTI experience.

VA Certifying Official:
Liz Pontacoloni at (603) 271-7142 or

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5 Easy Steps for Applying for
VA Educational Benefits

Step 1

Go to the Veterans web site www.GIBILL.VA.GOV. Click on the link for Educational Benefits.

Step 2

If you fall into one of the VA Chapter categories complete a VA application to use your VA Educational Benefits. You can do this in one of two ways:
  1. Complete and submit the online application at www.GIBILL.VA.GOV or request a hardcopy application to be mailed to you from the GI Bill Website. Print a copy for your records; then transmit.
  2. OR request from NHTI's Veteran's Certifying Official.

Step 3

If you complete a paper copy of the application, send the application and any of the below listed documents that apply to you, to NHTI's Veteran's Certifying Official. If you submit your VA application online, you must also provide any of the below listed documents that apply to you, to NHTI's Veteran's Certifying Official.

  • Copy of your DD214 (discharge papers)
  • Scholarship or Kicker Contract Information
  • Notice of Benefit Eligibility (NOBE) from your Unit Commander if you are in the National Guard
Within 10 - 12 weeks you should receive a declaration of eligibility and a letter explaining your VA GI Bill benefits. Keep in mind that it is not uncommon to get a letter from the VA requesting more information. You will have to answer the Department of Veterans' Affairs request to be determined eligible and complete the process.

Step 4

Apply for Admission to NHTI. You can apply either online or contact the Admissions Office.

Step 5

Once you have registered for classes and the VA Certifying Official certifies your enrollment for a semester, you must verify your enrollment directly with the VA Office at the end of each month during the semester. You can do this in one of two ways:
  1. Complete a Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (W.A.V.E.) online at the end of each month.
  2. Contact the VA Office at its toll free number (877)823-2378.
It only takes a couple of minutes to complete. If you don't follow this procedure, you will not receive your monthly payment.

Please be aware that we are required by law to notify the VA whenever a change in enrollment affects your enrollment status. This will most likely affect your VA payments.

IMPORTANT: You may qualify for additional federal and/or state financial aid in addition to Veterans Benefits. Find out more and how to apply for additional financial aid.

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