Military

We participate in a number of programs, including the Post 9-11 GI Bill® and the corresponding Yellow Ribbon Program, Federal Tuition Assistance, MN GI Bill®, and State Tuition Reimbursement, to name a few. To research the benefit(s) that fits your service, or family member’s service, contact the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs’ military education benefit expert in the Duluth Area, who is available to help St. Scholastica students attending any campus.

Other Resources to Research Benefits

• va.gov
• Mymilitaryeducation.org
• Your Base’s Education Office
• Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Other Financial Aid Options

• St. Scholastica Guard and Reserve Scholarship (for new traditional campus students)

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

The Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) program provides financial support for our service members in the National Guard, reserves, or on Active Duty to pursue degrees that support their professional and personal self-development goals. The Department of Defense (DOD) funds FTA with each service branch processing their members’ application, acceptance into FTA, degree program and course approval, and financial payments. FTA payments are class-specific and, thus, requires paperwork prior to the start of the semester. We recommend all service members planning to use FTA obtain approval from their Education Office prior to enrollment at St. Scholastica.

Steps

1. FTA enrollment requests and degree plans must be submitted and approved by the service branch prior to the start of the semester.
2. Obtain a degree plan from advisement@css.edu or through Degree Works on Brightspace.
3. Submit a course schedule to the service branches’ portal and select the appropriate courses for payment.
4. St. Scholastica will then charge the branch the approved amount. The payment will show up on the student’s account.
5. St. Scholastica will report final grades to the service branch through their portal.

For additional information, follow the links below and/or email vetbenefits@css.edu.

• Marine Corps
• Navy
• Air Force

• Contact admissions@css.edu for personalized information about St. Scholastica, degree options, and program costs
• Apply to the College
• Once accepted, complete the Admitted Military Student Form. Jessica Johnston, military support services, will contact you with more information about our Center, procedures, and policies for VA benefit eligibility
• Apply for education benefits and submit paperwork for education benefits to vetbenefits@css.edu
• Meet with an academic advisor for a complete degree plan, available before enrollment, and course registration

As you consider all your education options, here are external resources to learn more about our outcomes.

• Tuition and fee information
• Consumer Information
• College Scorecard
• College Navigator
• Guard Scholarship
• Paying for College

Students Who Are Called into Active Military Service

Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Yellow Ribbon and Chapter 31 Certifying and Awarding Policy

Participation Policy: Title 38 USC 3679(e)

Unearned FTA (Federal Tuition Assistance) Refund and Schedule Policy