North Hennepin Community College is committed to being a military-friendly campus. Our helpful staff is willing to assist you with all of your academic needs.
Apply for Free
All Veterans and current service members can apply to NHCC for free. Just make sure to show our admissions office your active ID or DD214 when applying. For the complete timeline of using military benefits at NHCC, please refer to our Military and Veterans Successful Start Guide to ensure you complete each step of the admissions process and find success at NHCC. For any questions on military benefits and how to use them at NHCC, contact our School Certifying Official at 763-493-0573 or veterans@nhcc.edu.
Note: No reimbursements can be issued if you pay the application fee before providing documentation of military service.
Education Benefits and Resources
Veterans, current service members, and their dependents may be eligible for different types of education benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Speak with a Benefits Counselor from the VA at 1-888-GIBILL1 (1-888-442-4551) or at Ask VA for questions about your benefits eligibility, what benefit to apply for, or benefit amount still remaining.
Montgomery GI Bill® - (MGIB - Chapter 30)
Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who are on active duty or have been separated from active duty with an honorable discharge.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program (Ch. 31)
Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% or Servicemembers with a memorandum rating of at least 20%. This is not specifically an education benefit, but an approved rehabilitation plan that may include college/university courses which are paid for by the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program.
Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
Individuals who served on active duty on or after September 10, 2001, for at least 90 days; spouse/children may qualify through Transfer of Entitlement.
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA - Chapter 35)
Children or spouse of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled from service-connected causes; children or spouse of a veteran who died in service or who died of service-connected causes; children or spouse of another qualifying veteran or serviceperson, such as one currently missing in action or captured in the line of duty.
Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR - Chapter 1606)
Members of the reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard; members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard.
* 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.
651-282-4589
The Minnesota GI Bill program provides assistance to eligible Minnesota Veterans, current service members, National Guard and Reserve members who served after September 11, 2001, and eligible spouses and children. The Program provides a maximum benefit of $15,000. This benefit is separate from the other GI Bill® programs and FTA. For more information, please visit the MDVA Minnesota GI Bill website.
- Students are responsible to drop course(s) if they do not plan on attending.
- Tuition for the semester must be paid in full by the set payment plan due date for the college. See payment options for the due date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our School Certifying Official is located on the second floor of the Campus Center in room CC 234. Additionally, next door in room CC 233 is our Veterans Resource Center (VRC), a lounge dedicated specifically to our NHCC military-connected students (Veterans, current service members, and their family members). The VRC is equipped with a TV, gaming system, computers with free printing, coffee machine, snacks, and ample space for students to connect, relax, study, have a meal, and more!
For assistance with degree-related topics and scheduling, please call our Advising Center at 763-424-0703. State that you are a student planning to use military benefits and that you need to schedule an appointment with our Veterans Academic Advisor. Appointments can be made for in-person, video call, or telephone call settings!
This depends on what benefit(s) you are using! Typically, the earlier you turn in the required documents outlined in our Military and Veteran Successful Start Guide, the quicker you will see them posted to your student account or bank account via direct deposit. Please contact our School Certifying Official (info below) for more information regarding your benefit usage and timeline!
Each benefit, or combination of benefits, pays out different amounts depending on several factors. Additionally, some benefits are paid directly to the school, whereas others are sent directly to the student via direct deposit. Please contact our School Certifying Official (info below) for more information regarding your benefit usage and how much you should expect to receive!
Meet Your NHCC Military Benefits Staff
![photo of NHCC's Veteran Service Coordinator, Dylan Rowinski](/sites/default/files/styles/gen_list/public/media/images/2023-12/dylan2.JPG.webp?itok=i5mBJG4C)
Military and Veteran Services Coordinator, School Certifying Official
Dylan Rowinski
Dylan.Rowinski@nhcc.edu
763-493-0573
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MDVA Regional Coordinator
Charles Egerstrom
charles.egerstrom@state.mn.us
Thursday 8 a.m. to Noon in VRC
763-433-1113
Contact Us
Any questions about the application, registration, or benefits process? We are glad to help you as you take the next step on your journey.
Location & Contact
Location
Campus Center - Room 233
Phone
763-493-0573
Email
veterans@nhcc.edu
Military and Veteran Services Hours
In-person & virtual
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Saturday Services
Sunday: Closed