New England College is proud to partner with the
Veterans Administration (VA) providing numerous benefit programs that
allow former and current military service members the ability to
fulfill their educational goals. Students who are eligible to receive
military education benefits as defined by the VA should contact the NEC
veteran admission representative (Valerie Salyer 603.428.2412 or
vsalyer@nec.edu) at the time of application.
Please visit the
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs site for information about applying for education benefits and eligibility. Applications for veteran benefits
may be obtained directly from the VA by visiting the
VONAPP (Veterans Online Applications) website. If you prefer, completed application forms can be mailed directly to the VA Regional Processing Office
(P.O. Box 4616, Buffalo, NY 14240-4616).
NEC is also proud to offer the The Russell Durgin
Military Service Scholarship Program named after a lifelong resident of
Henniker who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2006. The purpose
of the scholarship is to bridge the gap between the costs of
undergraduate tuition at NEC and the benefits available through the
G.I. Bill. There is no need to apply separately for this scholarship,
as the amount will be determined based on the student’s benefit
eligibility and financial need.
Please follow these steps to apply your benefits to New England College:
1. Contact the VA at http://www.gibill.va.gov/ or
1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
2. Apply for benefits completing an "Application for Educational Benefits" (VA Form 22-1990).
3. Submit
copies of your DD-214, Certificate of Eligibility of Education Benefits
and/or your "Notice of Basic Eligibility" (DD form 2384, if a National
Guardsman) to the Admission Office. If you have received benefits while
attending a previous institution, submit a "Request for Change Program
or Place Training" (VA Form 22-1995). All of these forms are available
on the VONAPP site mentioned above.
4. Complete and submit the
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
. The FAFSA form will help determine any additional federal grants and loans you may be eligible for.
5. Contact the Office of Admission at (800) 521-7642 to speak with the veteran admissions representative, Valerie Salyer.
6. Complete the application and submit all necessary components.
