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New Student Checklist for Veterans & Service Members

Follow the Saint Paul College New Student Checklist for application to the College. You must be accepted into a program major at the College in order to qualify for military education benefits. View PDF Version

STEP 2:

Request official college, university, and/or military transcripts be sent to: Student Records Office, Saint Paul College, 235 Marshall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102 or student.records@saintpaul.edu.

IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE VA EDUCATION BENEFITS

Apply for the following VA education benefits on the VA website. Your educational objective at the College must be the same as the objective you report to the VA.

If approved to receive Chapter 33, 30, 1606, or 35 benefits, submit the following documents to the VA School Certifying Official (SCO).

  • Certificate of Eligibility (COE) – The VA will mail this document to you 2-4 weeks after you apply for benefits; it may also be available within your eBenefits account
    • Students who used Chapter 33, 30, 1606, 35, or 1606 benefits previously at another institution need to update their school and educational objective within their eBenefits account.
  • If approved to receive Chapter 31 benefits, contact your Case Manager to submit the Authorization and Certification of Status form to the SCO.

IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA)

Apply for TA as follows:

  • Air Force
  • Army
  • Coast Guard | Contact Commanding Officer for application
  • Marines | Contact Commanding Officer for application
  • Navy

If approved to receive TA, submit the following documents to VA School Certifying Official (SCO).

  • TA Authorization Form/Voucher (must be submitted each semester)

IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE STATE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT (STR)

Effective Fall 2017, service members must apply for and use TA before being considered for STR.

Meet with your unit to complete and submit your STR Obligation Request Form.

IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MINNESOTA GI BILL

Apply for the Minnesota GI Bill on the Minnesota Dept of Veterans Affairs website.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Contacts for Veterans and Service Members

If you have questions regarding application and admission to the College, please contact:
registration@saintpaul.edu
952.846.1555

If you have questions about using your military education benefits at the College and/or are ready to submit your military education documents to the College, please contact:

VA School Certifying Official (SCO)
Julie Severson
SCO@saintpaul.edu
651.403.4067

If you have questions about determining eligibility for benefits or need assistance applying for benefits, please contact:

MDVA Central Metro Regional Coordinator
Duane Bauer
duane.bauer@state.mn.us
612.310.0492

Resources for Veterans and Service Members

Saint Paul College Veterans Center
Room 3340
veterans.center@saintpaul.edu
saintpaul.edu/VeteransServices

Saint Paul College Military Educations Benefits Website
saintpaul.edu/VeteransBenefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
www.benefits.va.gov
1.888.442.4551

Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs
https://mn.gov/mdva
1.888.546.5838