SCTCC is honored to have veterans as part of its learning community. During the next phase of veterans' journeys, we do our best to help sort through the options that are right for veterans.

Veterans Resource Center

The Veterans Resource Center is a dedicated space for veterans, current service members, and dependents to find information and resources on a variety of subjects, such as benefits, employment, and community events. It provides a place for peer networking, studying, or just relaxing in between classes. The Student Veterans Organization also uses the space for meetings and events. The center is staffed by the MDVA Regional Coordinator and work study students. Come into Room 1-328 and check it out.

Checklist

Below are some basic steps to help you get started. Students should contact Jason Wehry for assistance in determining eligibility for benefits and for assistance with applications.

  1. Apply to SCTCC
  2. Check with Admissions for any required testing
  3. Attend e-orientation and register for classes
  4. Requests Civilian and Military Transcripts
  5. Apply for Military Education Benefits
  6. Apply for other Financial Aid/Scholarships
  7. Submit required SCTCC Veterans Enrollment Certification Form

 

Veteran and military-friendly policies


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 website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Veteran Services Staff

We have specialized staff available to guide you through your transition from being a service member to a college student. We also provide services to military families.

Jason Wehry is the MDVA Veterans Assistance Regional Coordinator. Jason can assist with all military related issues and education benefits, such as GI Bill®, Minnesota GI Bill, Federal Tuition Assistance, State Tuition Reimbursement, and Survivor Benefits. He can assist with referrals to federal, state, county, and community organizations and resources.
Phone: 320-493-8153
Email: Jason.L.wehry@state.mn.us
 

Lori Lemm is the Director of Financial Aid and School Certifying Official for the GI Bill®. She has office hours on campus Monday through Friday and her office is located in Financial Services near the main entrance. Lori can assist with FAFSA and questions regarding enrollment information reported to the VA for GI Bill®.
Office: Room 1-401 Monday-Friday 0730-1600

Student Veterans of America Faculty Advisors

Veteran Stories

chad sitting in a chair in the veterans center, looking relaxed

Back to School After Some Detours

Veteran Chad Phillip has been working on cars for 30 years.
The willingness to actually learn a trade - it's turning around now. I know a lot of people who went to school but aren’t working in that field. Trades is literally – you're learning exactly what you're going to be doing out in the real world when you get a job.
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Traditional Takes a Turn

Veteran Employee Logan Hiemstra Gets Perspective
She should take every opportunity to do something that is presented to her. That is what spurred me through my career.
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Jessica Busby and Maverick Team Up

The Army Veteran's back at SCTCC.
That changed everything.
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Heidi Smith makes the Unintentional Intentional

The Cyclones Volleyball Coach takes things in stride
If we can just take what we're given and take those opportunities and make the best out of them, even though it may not be what we think we want, sometimes it ends up being what we needed.
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Marine Veteran Brian Volkmuth Supports by Observation

The Information Technology Instructor uses past and present to help shape the future
Changing what a society thinks is a norm is unbelievably challenging.
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Veterans News

11.05.24
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SCTCC Makes Best For Vets List for 2024

St. Cloud Technical & Community College once again made the Military Times’ Best for Vets: College list. The 2024 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges is the largest annual ranking that lists the...
01.23.24
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Welding Donates Military Blades

When Welding students catch up and get ahead in class, they have some time to work on extra projects. A lot of students help make loons’ nests, but Brock Snow had the opportunity to work on some...
11.30.23
Kate Wallace
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SCTCC Named Best for Vets

St. Cloud Technical & Community College has been named to the Military Times’ 2023 Best for Vets: College list. Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges is the largest and most comprehensive annual...
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