NIACC offers assistance for students applying for their veteran’s educational benefits.  The VA Certifying Official serves as the liaison between the student and the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. Students are advised to speak with their Educational Services Officer about their benefit options prior to enrolling in classes.

NIACC’s programs are approved by the Veterans Education Unit of the Iowa Department of Education for the training of eligible persons.

To be eligible for VA benefits, a NIACC student must:

1. Be eligible for one of the benefit programs from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs;
2. Pursuing an eligible program of study;
3. Enrolled in courses applicable to the eligible program of study;
4. Maintain Academic Good Standing.

Students are advised to apply for veteran benefits when applying for admission to NIACC.  Forms are available from the VA Certifying Official.  If your benefits are a result of being on active duty, you will be asked to submit a certified copy of your DD214.  Persons applying from the reserves or National Guard should submit a copy DD Form 2384, Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE), along with your application. The initial application process can take 6 weeks, so students are advised to start the process as early as possible.