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Students who are or may be eligible for educational benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are required to contact Student Financial Services to complete the enrollment process. Each benefit program is unique and requires that program specific paperwork be completed to facilitate processing a claim. Additionally, Veterans programs vary extensively in terms of compensation, dependent upon such factors as time in service and rate of progression through the degree program.
To begin the process of applying for GI Bill® benefits, visit; http://www.gibill.va.gov/ and click on “Apply for GI Bill® Benefits” completing the appropriate form. A copy of this completed application containing a confirmation code should be sent to Student Financial Services for evaluation. This required documentation will be kept on file with Northcentral University and used to complete the electronic certification upon enrollment in each course.
Prospective students are also advised to contact their local Military Education Officer to discuss benefit options. In addition to this, it is advisable to contact the Veterans Certifying Official upon enrollment as he/she is trained to answer questions and provide assistance during the enrollment process. Northcentral University is committed to assisting Veteran students in every possible way so as to take full advantage of the benefits earned in service to our country.
Northcentral University complies with the Veterans Administration’s Principals of Excellence by providing prospective students who are eligible to receive Federal military and veterans educational benefits with a personalized and standardized form displaying financial aid information.
Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the Chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill®. It is designed to help students pay for of their out-of-pocket tuition and fees associated with their education programs after exhausting the annual funding limit for the VA academic year (August 1 to July 31) of their Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits. The annual limit for a student receiving 100% Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits in the 2015-2016 academic year is $21,084.89.
As a Yellow Ribbon participating school, Northcentral University (NCU) will contribute up to $2,000 for tuition and fees after a student exhausts the annual funding limit. The Veterans Administration (VA) matches that amount and issues payment directly to NCU.
These additional funds are available for a student’s education program without an additional charge to their entitlement. However, only individuals entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) may receive this funding. The following individuals are eligible for Yellow Ribbon benefits:
- Veterans and their spouses, through transfer of entitlement, eligible at the 100% benefit level (based on service requirements).
- Dependent children, through transfer of entitlement, if the sponsor is eligible at the 100% benefit level, regardless of the sponsor’s active duty status.
Individuals should complete and submit the application form available online at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/. Individuals will receive written notification explaining the VA’s decision regarding eligibility for the program. If you are eligible, your Certificate of Eligibility will also advise you if your service meets the requirements for the Yellow Ribbon Program. You should provide your Certificate of Eligibility to the NCU VA Education Benefits Team to certify your enrollment to the VA, including Yellow Ribbon.
Military Tuition Assistance
As an active duty, National Guard, or Reserve Uniformed service member, students may be eligible for military Tuition Assistance (TA) to help pay tuition. TA benefits may even cover the entire cost of Northcentral University education with the special tuition rates Northcentral University offers in conjunction with TA.
TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned directly to the military service based upon when a student stops attending. The University will return any unearned TA funds on a proportional basis as follows: withdrawals through the end of week one of the period for which the funds were provided will be refunded at 100%; and withdrawals after week one of the period for which the funds were provided will be refunded at 0%.
In instances when a service member stops attending due to a military service obligations, the University will work with the affected service member to identify solutions that will not result in a student debt for the returned portion of unearned TA funds.
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