Veterans & Military

Veterans & Military

From Serving Your Country to Serving Your Community

NLC is proud to have helped many veterans transition into successful careers.



Joining the trades is a natural fit for those with a background of military service, having many similarities such as workplace camaraderie and doing whatever it takes to accomplish the mission.

Many skills veterans have developed are highly valued, such as critical thinking, leadership, and integrity. These skills fit perfectly in an industry where reliability and dependability are paramount.

Let NLC help you discover your next chapter and renewed sense of purpose by joining the trades.

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80% Veteran Graduation Rate
1 in 5 Students Are Veterans
76% Veteran Employment Rate

MILITARY & VETERAN BENEFITS

NLC is approved to certify VA Education Benefits in Idaho, Texas, and Florida, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, which can pay up to 100%* of the Electrical Lineworker Program.*

*Depending on entitlement and eligibility rating.

Post 9/11 GI Bill®

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) can cover up to 100%* of NLC’s Electrical Lineworker Program, depending on your length of service and remaining benefits. Use the GI Bill® Comparison Tool to estimate your coverage.

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Montgomery GI Bill®

The Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (Chapter 30) and the Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) offer valuable support to service members and reservists by providing monthly stipends to help them pursue their educational and training goals.

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Veteran Readiness & Employment

Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) (Chapter 31) assists eligible veterans and service members with service-connected disabilities in exploring career paths and pursuing education or training. In certain cases, family members may also be eligible for benefits.

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Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance

The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) (Chapter 35) program provides educational benefits to eligible spouses and children of service members or veterans who have died, are missing, or are permanently disabled due to service-connected injuries.

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How to Use Your GI Bill® Benefits

 

Find out how to use the GI Bill® to pay for specific training programs, such as NLC’s Electrical Lineworker Program.

Apply for the GI Bill®

 

Find out how to apply for the GI Bill® and other VA Education Benefits as a veteran, service member, or qualified family member.

Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA)

If you’re using your Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) at NLC, you’ll receive a monthly housing allowance (MHA) and a one-time book stipend to help cover your expenses. Visit the link below to see MHA rates for your campus.

 

Important: Active-duty service members and their spouses are not eligible for MHA.

VETERAN STORIES

Have questions?

Checkout our FAQs at the link below.

Get In Touch

 

Kristina Noland
Veterans’ Education School Certifying Official

 

P: 833-NLC-VETS
E: veterans@lineman.edu

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

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