Veterans Services

How to Apply to Minneapolis College as a Veteran

Veterans and their dependents using veterans education funding follow the same admissions process as all students attending Minneapolis College.  

For more information, visit the How to Apply as a Veteran Webpage.

POINT OF CONTACT – if you aren’t sure what’s next or need to know where to go for certain services, please contact our Veterans & Military Services Point of Contact MPLS-Vets.

• Federal Tuition Assistance Students will need to contact their ESO, military counselor, or branch of service prior to enrollment. Assistance with this process can be found at the above Point of Contact.

Contact the School Certifying Official (SCO) at Minneapolis College for assistance. 

POINT OF CONTACT – if you aren’t sure what’s next or need to know where to go for certain services, please contact our Veterans & Military Services Point of Contact MPLS-Vets..

• BTYR – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – a committee of students, staff and faculty supporting Veterans.  
  Join us - contact Al Ramos
• Principles of Excellence – Executive Order 13607 – protections while using Federal Education Benefits
• Veterans Welcome Center
• Priority Registration

For more information, visit the Veterans Friendly Values webpage.

• Military Education Benefits
• Apply or Transfer  Assistance
• Student accounts,schedules, degree audits
• Food, Shelter, Mental Health Referrals
• Study Skills Coaching
• Accommodation Resources
• Veterans Certifying Official
• Veterans Program Coordinator
• FYST 1000 – Orientation to Higher Education for Veterans & Military Students (FREE 2-credit Course)

For more information, visit the Contact Us webpage.

• Minneapolis College Student Resources
• Important Phone Numbers
• Veterans Agencies/Partnerships (on-campus)
• Veterans Agencies/Partnerships (external resources)
• Veterans School Certifying Official: Jeff Snyder – VA trained and approved School Certifying Official; Approved resource for updating TA portals; Designated Point of Contact for DoD MoU; Located in the Veterans Welcome Center (T.2230).
• Financial Aid – Additional Support 
  Financial Aid Advisors are located in T.2100; walk-in appointments are available. Financial Aid Advisors receive training on Financial Aid during onboarding by completing the training provided by FSA Training, MFAA, NASFAA, along with supplemental training when changes in law or policy occur. Training is conducted by Minneapolis College’s Financial Aid Director.
• Academic Advising – Additional Support: Academic Advisors 
  Academic Advisors are located in T.2500; walk-in appointments are available. Academic  advisors are trained on college policy, course transferology, and program requirements for our academic programs. Each program has an advisor assigned to specialize on the requirements, and all advisors conduct monthly ongoing training.

For the complete rundown with links, visit the Additional Veteran Resources webpage.