{"id":1051,"date":"2024-07-23T12:57:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T17:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=1051"},"modified":"2024-10-04T11:04:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T16:04:27","slug":"next-steps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/veterans-resources\/next-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Steps for Veteran Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-text-intro\">Here are the steps you should take to make sure that your benefits application and required documentation are in place for next semester.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply to WSU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can complete your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/adm\/public\/studentWelcome?campusId=074&amp;appType=underGrad\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/adm\/public\/studentWelcome?campusId=074&amp;appType=underGrad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application for Winona State University&nbsp;<\/a>online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some programs have extra requirements before you can take courses in those majors. Check with the academic department to see if there are any program requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply for Education Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/veterans-resources\/education-benefits\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"997\">education benefits<\/a>,&nbsp;such as the MN GI Bill and Federal Tuition Assistance program, make sure you apply before the semester starts<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Request Military Transcripts<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<p>If you are a veteran or currently serving, you can receive college credit for skills and knowledge gained through training or during service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to request official military transcripts be sent to WSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Army, Coast Guard, Marines, &amp; Navy<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Air Force<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Army, Coast Guard, Marines, &amp; Navy<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/jst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Create a JST account<\/a>\u00a0and request an official transcript be sent to WSU.<\/p>\n<p>Do this once a year if you attend additional schools through the military.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Air Force<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>CCAF provides several options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airuniversity.af.edu\/Barnes\/CCAF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ordering a transcript<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free online order from CCAF if you have access to a .mil network<\/li>\n<li>Free written request to CCAF<\/li>\n<li>First Class and Overnight order through Credentials solutions<\/li>\n<li>View an Unofficial Transcript<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions, please call CCAF Student Services \/ Commercial at 334.349.5066 DSN 749.5066.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request Additional Transcripts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your transcripts from any Minnesota State institutions are automatically pulled in, which is great for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/transfer-credits\/\">transferring credits<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019ve attended courses at another college or university, contact that institution to have your transcripts sent to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admissions@winona.edu\">admissions@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Send a Copy of Your COE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in the mail, send a copy to Veterans Affairs Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/warriorspace.winona.edu\/ProcessDirector\/form.aspx?pid=cbc76cfa-e332-489a-a868-237dcf390893&amp;formid=f89dec46-c01a-4f89-b24b-c136abe78dad&amp;nohome=0&amp;completepageprompt=0&amp;completepage=&amp;completetext=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upload a scanned copy<\/a>&nbsp;or email it to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:veterans@winona.edu\">veterans@winona.edu<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also drop a paper copy in the VA office in Maxwell 106 or mail it to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterans Affairs Office, PO Box 5838<br>Winona, MN, 55987-5838&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete the Enrollment Verification Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/warriorspace.winona.edu\/ProcessDirector\/form.aspx?pid=cbc76cfa-e332-489a-a868-237dcf390893&amp;formid=a7fad888-d2ce-44de-9c68-fa44252aac0a&amp;nohome=0&amp;completepageprompt=0&amp;completepage=&amp;completetext=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enrollment verification form<\/a>&nbsp;to receive benefits. You have to submit this form each term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply for WSU Financial Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to military education benefits, you can apply for financial aid from WSU and the government.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid<\/a>&nbsp;is the main step you take to apply for financial aid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the FAFSA<strong>&nbsp;starting Oct. 1<\/strong>\u2014 the earlier the better!\u2014and&nbsp;<strong>before May 15.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/financial-aid\/paying-for-college\/scholarships\/\"> apply for&nbsp;scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic department scholarships&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talent-based scholarships&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WSU Foundation scholarships&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore all your&nbsp;options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/financial-aid\/afford\/paying-for-college\/\">financial aid<\/a> and make a plan for how you&#8217;ll pay for college.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare to Come to Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU offers many options for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/housing-dining\/residence-halls\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1705\">on-campus housing,<\/a> including apartments with all the amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you live on campus or not, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/housing-dining\/meal-plans\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1800\">signing up for a&nbsp;meal plan<\/a>&nbsp;and decide if you want a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/parking-services\/parking-permits\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/parking-services\/parking-permits\/\">&nbsp;parking permit<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact Veterans Affairs<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Veterans Affairs Office\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Maxwell 110A\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>170 W Sanborn St.<br \/>\nP.O. Box 5838<br \/>\nWinona, MN 55987<\/p>\n<p>Phone: 507.457.5109<br \/>\nFax: 507.457.5620<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:veterans@winona.edu\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\">Email WSU Veterans Affairs<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Sarah Curtin\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           VA School Certifying Official\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Associate Director of Admissions<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:scurtin@winona.edu\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\">Email Sarah Curtin<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Mark Larsen\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Veterans Assistance Coordinator\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs<\/p>\n<p>Higher Education Veterans Program<\/p>\n<p>507.779.9375<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:mark.larsen@state.mn.us\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\">Email Mark Larsen<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are steps to take to ensure that your military benefits application and required documentation are in place for your next semester at WSU.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":985,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[16],"class_list":["post-1051","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-admissions","tag-legacy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1051"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1051\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5292,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1051\/revisions\/5292"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1051"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}