Helpful Resources for Veterans
More information on military benefits »
Helpful Resources And Financial Opportunities
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) »
- Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs »
- U.S. Army »
- U.S. Navy »
- U.S. Air Force »
- U.S. Marines »
- National Guard Association of Michigan Tuition Grants »
- Michigan Veterans Trust Fund »
Understanding credit hours required
The amount of veteran or dependent educational allowance varies according to the chapter eligibility. Standard credit load requirements for determining rate-of-payment are:
- Full time: 12 or more credit hours
- 3/4 time: 9–11 credit hours
- 1/2 time: 6–8 credit hours
- Less than half time: 1–5 credit hours
- Check with Military & Veteran Services for summer credit load requirements.
NMC Scholarships
NMC also offers a scholarship specifically for veterans. The Bobby L. and Karen J. Thompson Veterans Scholarship provides a $1,000 annual award to a student veteran enrolled in at least six credits. You can search our scholarship database for it and other potential scholarships.
Other Helpful Links
NOTE: These links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or approval by Northwestern Michigan College of any of the products, services or opinions offered by the linked organizations.
- Certified Veteran-Friendly Employers - Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency »
- Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) »
- Federal Financial Aid Shopping Sheet »
- Financial Aid Guide For Military And Veterans »
- Find a Veterans Treatment Center Near Me »
- Find the Most Military-Friendly Companies & Jobs in 2018 »
- Free Veterans & Family Crisis Hot Line/Resources »
- Grand Traverse Area Veteran Coalition »
- Grand Traverse County Veterans Affairs »
- Grants and Scholarships: Aid for Military Families »
- Job Search for Veterans - US Military Pipeline »
- List of 45+ Military Discounts from RetailMeNot »
- Military One Source »
- Military.com Education Center »
- Military Records/Documents »
- Navy League Foundation - supports the children of the men and women of the sea services through scholarships
- Rebuilding Lost/Destroyed DD-214s »
- Register for VA Health Care and Benefits »
- Registering a veteran, active duty, or military family member »
- State of Michigan Veterans Employment Services »
- Traverse City VA Outpatient Clinic »
- Traverse City Vet Center »
