Additional Veterans Resources
As you may be aware, there are an overwhelming number of resources available to veterans. We understand how hard it can be to find the specific resource that you may be trying to access.
Below is a simplified list of the most common resources you may need. If you don’t find what you are looking for, please contact our Veterans & Military Services staff.
Click on the headings below to access these important resources:
Minneapolis College Student Resources
- Academic Success Center, T.3200, 612-659-3140
- Accessibility Resource Center, T.2500, 612-659-6732
- Career Services, T.2300, 612-659-6723
- Counselors – Minneapolis College, T.2200, 612-659-6709, (Individual, Crisis, Group Counseling)
- Counselors – Boynton Health Services, H.3400, 612-659-6384
- Education Opportunity Center (TRIO), T.2500, 612-659-6538
- Student Support and Referral, T.2200, 612-659-6709
- Student Parent Center, T.2200, 612-659-6655.
Important VA Phone Numbers
- VA Education Benefits Call Center, 888-442-4551
- VA Benefits Direct Deposit, 877-838-2778
- VA 1606 / 30 Enrollment Self Verification, 877-823-2378
- VA Debt Management, 800-827-0648
Veterans Agencies/Partnerships
Duane Bauer, II – Central Metro Regional Coordinator, MN Department of Veterans Affairs, Higher Education Veterans Programs.
- Phone: 612-238-1643
Post-9/11 Transition and Care Management Program
Transition assistance to all Veterans who have served in combat since September 11, 2001. The program can provide you with
- Support as you readjust to life after military service
- Individualized care, specific to your unique post-combat readjustment needs
- Referrals for mental health services
- Information on VA and community services
- Personal assistance navigating VA health care
To contact the Post-9/11 Program’s VIRTUAL WALK IN Team call:
- 612-467-3757or scan QR code and send request
More Veterans Resources
County Veterans Servicing Officers Directory
Know your county? Find your CVSO contact information quickly and easily.
Tribal Veteran Service Officer
Native Americans – highest record of military service; least likely to request benefits! Find more . . .
United Veterans Legislative Council of MN
Select your branch of service and get news, legislative information and upcoming deployments.
MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Higher Education (MDVA)
Links to Education Benefits; Scholarships; health, disability, family assistance
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Federal)
(MDVA link above is easier to navigate and has much of the same information).
VA Health Care System (Hospital) (Mpls)
Includes health care information, Veterans crisis hotline and specific services and info for veterans.
Veterans Crisis Line Website
For veterans and families in crisis, call 988 then Press 1 (24/7).
Crisis Connection
Crisis Connection is a free, confidential counseling 24-7!
211 United Way (Community Resources)
Enter ‘veterans’ in the search box and your zip code in the box next to it. Lists multiple resources.
MNME
MN Military & Veterans Exchange provides information related to creating healthier military and prior service communities.
(BTYR) Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Find out more about MN BTYR Companies and Communities. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact our Veterans Coordinator, Alan Ramos.
MN State
MN State Colleges and Universities Veterans / Service Members resource page.
MN State Online Services for Students
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.