Military Student Resource Center

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Supporting military students and veterans at Hamline

Welcome, veterans and active service members! Hamline University is committed to supporting military students and providing you with an exceptional academic experience. We value your unique experiences and needs and will support you every step of the way—from applying and securing financial aid to preparing for your career or graduate school. And that's why we are ranked the #1 Regional University for Veterans in Minnesota and 5th in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

Office hours and location
Location	Hamline University's Military Student Resource Center is located in the basement of West Hall. [View campus map]
Hours	We’re open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Student representatives are available at the following times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
Contact	If you ever need help, our staff is here to provide answers and assistance. You can contact us by email at mssc@hamline.edu and by phone at 651-523-2099.

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No matter what kind of student you are, you’ll find everything you need to get started with your application.

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Already admitted?

Find out how to prepare for your new life at Hamline—and don’t forget to sign up for orientation!

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Military student financial aid

Eligible veterans, service members, and their spouses and dependents have access to financial aid at Hamline University. Learn about the Minnesota GI Bill^®, the Federal GI Bill^®, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and the Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship 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 website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Yellow Ribbon Program

Awards for the Yellow Ribbon Education Enhancement Program go to eligible students and can be renewed yearly.

History of military students at Hamline

Read about Hamline’s long and proud history of military students, spanning from the Civil War to the present day.

How to certify your enrollment

If you have applied for educational benefits through the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and need Hamline to certify your enrollment, please follow the steps outlined below.

Students who have or will be using military benefits should speak to their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service prior to enrolling at Hamline.

Students hoping to use VA educational benefits should complete an application at va.gov. If approved, the VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
- Refer to Hamline’s VA Educational Benefits Information Sheet for details about tuition coverage, payment rates, and what course or program credits can be certified with the VA.
- Learn more about VA education and training benefits at va.gov
- If you are not sure what kind of educational benefits you may qualify for or you are interested in looking into noneducational benefits, please contact Duane Bauer, the Central Metro Veteran Assistance Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, at duane.bauer@state.mn.us or 612-310-0492.
Now that you have completed your application and have received a Certificate of Eligibility, please check the steps below and reach out to our School Certifying Official, Jonathan Neville at jneville01@hamline.edu.
- Submit the online Certification Request Form once you have your Hamline email address
- Provide your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
- Provide copy 4 of your DD214 (dependents and spouses using transferred eligibility are exempt from this requirement)
- Submit the online Yellow Ribbon Application (if you’re 100% eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill)
You only need to go through these steps one time. After that, your enrollment will be submitted to the VA every term unless you request otherwise.

How to transfer military credits

Hamline strongly encourages students to turn in military transcripts to review for academic credit and currently accepts both the Joint Services Transcript (JST) and CCAF Transcript (Community College of the Air Force Transcript).

Use the guide below to get your JST sent directly to our Transfer Articulation Coordinator, or email us with further questions at transferarticulation@hamline.edu.

View Joint Services Transcript Request Guide (PDF)

Send email to transfer articulation coordinator

Tools for choosing a college

College Scorecards make it easier for you to search for a college that is a good fit for you. You can use the College Scorecard to find out more about a college’s affordability and value so you can make more informed decisions about which college to attend.
On College Navigator, you can search for and compare colleges on all sorts of criteria including costs, majors offered, size of school, campus safety, and graduation rates.
The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet is a consumer tool used to notify students about their financial aid packages. It is a standardized form that is designed to simplify the information that prospective students receive about costs and financial aid so that they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school.

All students who have notified the school that they are using VA benefits can print out a shopping sheet from Workday once they have completed a FAFSA. Please contact the School Certifying Official to be sent a shopping sheet upon request.
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau can help you make informed financial decisions about how to pay for college. Start by comparing financial aid offers or understanding student loan repayment options.
The Department of Defense has developed the TA DECIDE tool to make it easier than ever to compare schools and programs to help you meet your education goals. The tool, uniquely designed for participants of the Department of Defense Military Tuition Assistance program, provides education costs and outcomes, as well as data on military students participating in the tuition assistance program.

Contact information

Military Student Resource Center

651-523-2099

West Hall, basement
Saint Paul, MN 55104
United States

mssc@hamline.edu
Jonathan Neville

651-523-3000

East Hall, room 113
Saint Paul, MN 55104
United States

jneville01@hamline.edu
VA's Education Call Center is open Mon–Friday, 7 a.m.–5p.m.

1-888-442-4551