NCC Proudly Supports Our Military Personnel
It’s a privilege to have military service members, veterans, and military-connected families among our diverse student body. We value your service and commitment to duty and want to assist you with a seamless process for enrolling at NCC!
Click on the benefit types below to learn more information.
Tuition Assistance Program
The Tuition Assistance (TA) program provides financial assistance to service members for voluntary, off-duty education programs to support professional and personal development goals. Tuition Assistance is available for courses that are offered as part of an approved academic degree or certificate program, either in the classroom or by distance learning. Nashua Community College is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to offer courses as a signatory to the current DoD Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (DoD MOU).
What is Tuition Assistance?
Each service branch can pay up to 100% of the tuition expenses of service members. Tuition Assistance, or TA, is not a loan; it’s a benefit the service member has earned, just like base pay or housing allowance. The program provides financial assistance at a rate of up to $250 per semester hour and the maximum annual amount of $4,500. However, branches may have service-specific criteria.
Who is Eligible to Use it?
All military branches and the US Coast Guard offer TA to support its service members’ personal and professional goals. All ranks are eligible, and National Guard and Reservists may be eligible. Visit Military.com for a chart that shows eligibility and maximum amounts separated by branch. Enlisted service members must show they have enough time in service remaining to complete the course they have applied for, and officers must fulfill a service obligation that runs parallel to their current obligation.
What does TA Cover?
Tuition and course-specific fees – lab or online course fees – are included in what tuition assistance will cover. Books and materials are not included, and neither are flight training fees, repeating a course, or continuing education units. If you leave the military before your course ends or quit or fail the course, you will have to reimburse the money paid out. If you leave the course for personal illness, military transfer, or mission requirements, you will not be required to reimburse TA.
How to Apply
Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, application processes, and restrictions. Prior to enrolling in class, your service’s Educational Service Officer (ESO) or college counselor must approve your TA funding.
To apply:
- Apply to one of Nashua Community College’s degree or certificate programs.
- Contact your service’s Educational Service Officer (ESO) or college counselor.
- To obtain your educational degree plan, contact the NCC Advising Center.
- For cost information, find your invoice by going to https://portal.ccsnh.edu > SIS 9 – Student > View or Pay Account.
- Submit your TA approval form to the NCC Bursar’s Office for processing ([email protected]).
TA funding is paid by the service branch directly to NCC and funding will be applied to your balance before all other funding. Students are responsible for tuition and fees not covered by TA.
Link to your service’s educational portal below for service-specific information and instructions on how to apply:
- Student must be admitted to a degree program
- Active member of the NH National Guard
Payment covers tuition only and is treated as an exemption (waiver). The student is responsible for mandatory fees. - Contact: Student’s National Guard Education Service Officer and NCC’s Financial Services Office – (603) 578-8902
- Contact the NCC Financial Services Office at (603) 578-8902
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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
More information on Post-9/11 GI Bill ® eligibility and benefit payments can be found here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/
To utilize Post-9/11 GI Bill ® education benefits, please follow the steps below:
Step 1 – Apply for admission to NCC
You must be admitted to an approved degree or certificate program. VA educational benefits cannot be paid to non-matriculated students. Contact Admissions at 603-578-8908 or apply here.
Step 2 – Apply for VA Educational Benefits
Nashua Community College is approved by the NHSAA Office to administer VA Educational Benefits for eligible students. The VA makes eligibility determinations and students that believe they may be eligible for benefits under the GI Bill® should seek determination from the VA. Apply here.
Step 3 – Submit your Certificate of Eligibility
If the VA determines that you are eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill ® the VA will issue you a Certificate of Eligibility. Email a copy of your COE to [email protected].
Students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill® must provide a Certificate of Eligibility to their college’s School Certifying Official. In addition, students must make a payment arrangement for any tuition and fees not covered by their military benefit by the tuition due date each semester. Once these two requirements are met, students receiving military benefits will be considered in good financial standing.
If a student’s eligibility for Post 9/11 GI Bill® should change at any point during a semester, the student will be responsible to make payment arrangements for any balance that may be due as a result of the change.
The institution will not impose a penalty, or require the beneficiary to borrow additional funds to cover tuition and fees due to late payments from the VA. The college will allow up to 90 days from the date the beneficiary provides COE to receive payment from the VA. During this 90-day timeframe, the beneficiary should not experience any interruption in educational services such as being withdrawn from their course for non-payment.
Step 4 – Submit your Statement of Understanding
Submit the Statement of Understanding for Post-9/11 GI Bill ® Students
Step 5 – Assessment
Submit an official copy of your Joint Service or Community College of the Air Force transcript, as well as official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions. All transcripts will be evaluated by your academic advisor for transfer credits. Course requirements that have been satisfied by transfer credits cannot be certified to the VA.
Step 6- Advising and Registration
Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor for class registration. Your academic advisor will review accepted transfer credits and assist in course selections required for your selected degree program.
Step 7- Payment
If your eligibility is less than 100%, you will need to make payment arrangements for the portion of tuition and fees not covered by the VA. Payment is due two weeks before each semester begins. Contact the Financial Services Office at 603-578-8902 or review payment options.
In addition, Follett Access textbook charges are not covered by the VA. If you are enrolled in a course utilizing the Follett Access program, you must make arrangements with the Financial Services Office to pay for the Follett Access charges.
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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
More information on Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance eligibility and benefit payments can be found here: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/dependents-education-assistance/
To utilize Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance education benefits, please follow the steps below:
Step 1 – Apply for admission to NCC
You must be admitted to an approved degree or certificate program. VA educational benefits cannot be paid to non-matriculated students. Contact Admissions at 603-578-8908 or apply here.
Step 2 – Apply for VA Educational Benefits
Nashua Community College is approved by the NHSAA Office to administer VA Educational Benefits for eligible students. The VA makes eligibility determinations and students that believe they may be eligible for benefits under the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program should seek determination from the VA. apply here.
Step 3 – Submit your Certificate of Eligibility
If the VA determines that you are eligible for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance the VA will issue you a Certificate of Eligibility. Email a copy of your COE to [email protected].
Step 4 – Submit your Statement of Understanding
Submit the Statement of Understanding for Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) beneficiary
Step 5 – Assessment
If you previously earned college credits with another institution, submit an official transcript from all previously attended postsecondary institutions. Transcripts can be sent electronically to [email protected] All transcripts will be evaluated by your academic advisor for transfer credits. Course requirements that have been satisfied by transfer credits cannot be certified to the VA.
Step 6- Advising and Registration
Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor for class registration. Your academic advisor will review accepted transfer credits (if applicable) and assist in course selections required for your selected degree program.
Step 7- Payment
The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program pays a monthly stipend directly to eligible beneficiaries and does not pay any money to the school directly. Beneficiaries must have payment or payment arrangements in place by the tuition deadline. Contact the Financial Services Office at 603-578-8902 or review payment options.
More information on VR&E eligibility and can be found here: https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/
To utilize VR&E education benefits, please follow the steps below:
Step 1 – Apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment
Nashua Community College is approved by the NHSAA Office to administer VA Educational Benefits for eligible students. The VA makes eligibility determinations and students that believe they may be eligible for benefits under the VR&E program should seek determination from the VA. apply here.
If the VA determines that you are eligible for VR&E, your VR&E Counselor will submit an authorization for payment (VAF 28-1905) to the College on your behalf.
The authorization will outline which program or classes are approved through VR&E. Please make sure you connect with your VR&E counselor prior to course registration to ensure you know what has been approved for payment.
Students receiving VR&E must provide a valid VAF 28-1905 to their college’s School Certifying Official. In addition, students must make a payment arrangement for any tuition and fees not covered by their military benefit by the tuition due date each semester. Once these two requirements are met, students receiving military benefits will be considered in good financial standing.
If a student’s eligibility for VR&E should change at any point during a semester, the student will be responsible to make payment arrangements for any balance that may be due as a result of the change.
The institution will not impose a penalty, or require the beneficiary to borrow additional funds to cover tuition and fees due to late payments from the VA. The college will allow up to 90 days from the date the beneficiary provides a valid VAF 28-1905 form, to receive payment from the VA. During this 90-day timeframe, the beneficiary should not experience any interruption in educational services such as being withdrawn from their course for non-payment.
Step 2 – Apply for Admission to NCC
If your VR&E counselor has approved a degree or certificate program, you must apply for admission to the College. Contact Admissions at 603-578-8908 or apply here.
If your VR&E counselor has approved specific courses, you do not need to apply for admission. Instead, submit the online course registration form and skip the remaining steps.
Step 3 – Assessment
Submit an official copy of your Joint Service or Community College of the Air Force transcript, as well as official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions. All transcripts will be evaluated by your academic advisor for transfer credits. Course requirements that have been satisfied by transfer credits cannot be certified to the VA.
Step 4- Advising and Registration
Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor for class registration. Your academic advisor will review accepted transfer credits and assist in course selections required for your selected degree program.
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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
More information on Montgomery GI Bill ® Selected Reserve eligibility and benefit payments can be found here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/
To utilize Montgomery GI Bill ® Selected Reserve education benefits, please follow the steps below:
Step 1 – Apply for admission to NCC
You must be admitted to an approved degree or certificate program. VA educational benefits cannot be paid to non-matriculated students. Contact Admissions at 603-578-8908 or apply here.
Step 2 – Apply for VA Educational Benefits
Nashua Community College is approved by the NHSAA Office to administer VA Educational Benefits for eligible students. The VA makes eligibility determinations and students that believe they may be eligible for benefits under the GI Bill® should seek determination from the VA. apply here.
Step 3 – Submit your Certificate of Eligibility
If the VA determines that you are eligible for Montgomery GI Bill ® Selected Reserve the VA will issue you a Certificate of Eligibility. Email a copy of your COE to [email protected].
Step 4 – Submit your Statement of Understanding
Submit the Statement of Understanding for Montgomery GI Bill ® (Chapters 30 or 1606)
Step 5 – Assessment
Submit an official copy of your Joint Service or Community College of the Air Force transcript, as well as official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions. All transcripts will be evaluated by your academic advisor for transfer credits. Course requirements that have been satisfied by transfer credits cannot be certified to the VA.
Step 6- Advising and Registration
Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor for class registration. Your academic advisor will review accepted transfer credits and assist in course selections required for your selected degree program.
Step 7- Payment
The Montgomery GI Bill ® Selected Reserve pays a monthly stipend directly to eligible beneficiaries and does not pay any money to the school directly. Beneficiaries must have payment or payment arrangements in place by the tuition deadline. Contact the Financial Services Office at 603-578-8902 or review payment options.
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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
More information on Montgomery GI Bill ® Active Duty eligibility and benefit payments can be found here: https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/
To utilize Montgomery GI Bill ® Active Duty education benefits, please follow the steps below:
Step 1 – Apply for admission to NCC
You must be admitted to an approved degree or certificate program. VA educational benefits cannot be paid to non-matriculated students. Contact Admissions at 603-578-8908 or apply here.
Step 2 – Apply for VA Educational Benefits
Nashua Community College is approved by the NHSAA Office to administer VA Educational Benefits for eligible students. The VA makes eligibility determinations and students that believe they may be eligible for benefits under the GI Bill® should seek determination from the VA. apply here.
Step 3 – Submit your Certificate of Eligibility
If the VA determines that you are eligible for Montgomery GI Bill ® Active Duty the VA will issue you a Certificate of Eligibility. Email a copy of your COE to [email protected].
Step 4 – Submit your Statement of Understanding
Submit the Statement of Understanding for Montgomery GI Bill ® (Chapters 30 or 1606)
Step 5 – Assessment
Submit an official copy of your Joint Service or Community College of the Air Force transcript, as well as official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions. All transcripts will be evaluated by your academic advisor for transfer credits. Course requirements that have been satisfied by transfer credits cannot be certified to the VA.
Step 6- Advising and Registration
Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor for class registration. Your academic advisor will review accepted transfer credits and assist in course selections required for your selected degree program.
Step 7- Payment
The Montgomery GI Bill ® Active Duty pays a monthly stipend directly to eligible beneficiaries and does not pay any money to the school directly. Beneficiaries must have payment or payment arrangements in place by the tuition deadline. Contact the Financial Services Office at 603-578-8902 or review payment options.
