Veterans Resource Center
Ridgewater College provides Veterans Resource Centers for Veterans, current military members, and their families.
The Veterans Resource Centers can connect students with information and resources related to:
- Federal and state education benefits
- Scholarships
- Military transfer credit
- Veteran residency requirements
- Employment resources
- VA healthcare and disability benefits
- Family assistance
- Deployment and reintegration
- Withdrawal or academic accommodations related to military service
- Community and Veteran resources
Locations
Willmar Campus
Room A107
Hutchinson Campus
Room 405
Need Help Understanding Your Benefits?
Ridgewater College participates in Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Higher Education Veterans Program.
MDVA Higher Education Veterans Program staff assist Veterans, current military members, and their families with understanding and accessing federal and state benefits and resources. Assistance is available before enrollment, while attending college, and when transitioning from school.
MDVA Higher Education Veterans Program
Kari Johnson
Supervisor-Veterans Education
MDVA Central Regional Coordinator
Cell: 320-491-2734
[email protected]
Appointments are available for students who would like individual assistance reviewing their education benefits or other Veteran and military-related resources.
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Higher Education Veterans Program.
Additional Resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Apply for and manage federal VA education benefits.
VA Education Benefits
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Information about the Minnesota GI Bill, Higher Education Veterans Program, State Approving Agency, and other Veteran benefits.
MDVA Education Benefits
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 through the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.