Veteran’s Resource Center

At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business, it is our goal to help you overcome every hurdle you may encounter in the course of your college experience. The following veterans’ resources provide valuable information. However, our Military Service staff are always ready to answer questions or help you with benefits or academic issues. Call them toll-free at 1-866-342-3505 or contact veterans@globeuniversity.edu.

Military scholarships 

U.S. military students—active-duty, reserve and honorably discharged sailors, soldiers, marines, airmen, coast guardsmen, National Guardsmen and military spouses and dependents may be eligible for our military scholarships.

Scholarship resources

• MN GI Bill: http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?PageID=1803&1534 
• My Military Education: http://www.mymilitaryeducation.org/ 

Transcripts for Military Personnel

• Army - If you have AARTS credits to apply toward your degree, you will need to secure an official transcript. Visit the AARTS website  for instructions.
• USMC - If you have credits to apply toward your degree, you'll need to secure an official transcript. Visit the SMART website  for instructions.
• USN - If you have credits to apply toward your degree, you'll need to secure an official transcript. Visit the SMART website  for instructions.
• USAF - If you have CCAF credits to apply toward your  degree, you will need to secure an official transcript. Visit the CCAF website  for instructions.
• USCG transcripts to apply toward your degree, you'll need to secure an official transcript.
• National Personnel Records Center http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/index.html 
• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES) tests DSST Examinations 
• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests CLEP Examinations 

Veterans Rights

• The State of Minnesota and Globe University/Minnesota School of Business have policies aimed at resolving the special circumstances that veterans may face as they pursue higher education. It is important to know what your rights are. In many cases, it is necessary to identify yourself as a veteran in order for staff to know that these policies apply. Contact the Military Students Services department or your campus Financial Aid office with any questions.

Minnesota Statute 197.775

Military Transfer Credit

• Credit must be granted for military training based on American Council on Education equivalency standards.

In-State Tuition  

• Undergraduate: All veterans pay in-state tuition rates, regardless of residency status.

• Graduate: Veterans who entered active duty as a Minnesota resident AND start attending college within two years of completing military service pay in-state tuition rates.

  Delayed Payment of Tuition

• “A state college or university may not assess late fees or other late charges for veterans who are eligible to receive federal educational assistance and who have applied for that assistance but not yet received it...”
• Payment in full can be requested by the university within 30 days of receipt of federal educational assistance.
• Contact the Campus Hub regarding payment issues.

Globe University/Minnesota School of Business Policy

• Students who are called to active duty and as a result are unable to complete a quarter shall to the extent possible be provided one of the following options:*
  • Full tuition refund (students would be liable for any financial aid refunds)
  • Extension allowing for a temporary grade of incomplete. Student can then complete the course upon discharge from active duty by independent study or by retaking the course without charge.

  • Credit for course completion if, in the instructor’s judgment, a sufficient amount of course work is completed.

• *Note – You should notify your advisor of any prolonged absence. The three options listed above are at the discretion of the instructor, department and college, and will be determined on an individual basis - this is not automatic!

Servicemembers’ Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Military Student Bill of Rights

• http://www.soc.aascu.org/socconsortium/BillOfRights.html 

Contact Military Student Services at GU/MSB

If you would like help selecting a college program, applying for military college benefits or with any other matter related to starting a college program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business, please contact our admissions office.

If you have already spoken to a college representative, please feel free to call our Military Services department toll-free at 1-866-342-3505, or contact veterans@globeuniversity.edu.