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Resources for Veterans: March 14, 2022

You may know about the federal benefits available to veterans but did you know that North Dakota offers additional great benefits to their veterans?

If you’re a North Dakota veteran you may be eligible for the Veteran Education Training (VET). This is a free program of study funded by the state of North Dakota to prepare you for a certification program, two year or for your college degree. The program provides refresher training as well as training in English computers mouth and study skills.

The Dependent Tuition Waiver is available to dependence of resident veterans who were killed in action or died from wounds or other service-connected causes or were totally disabled as a result of service-connected causes. The dependent can attend any North Dakota state school and not pay any tuition or fees. They have 45 months or 10 semesters for free!

To learn more about the benefits available to veterans and their families, please come see me or give me a call at (701) 947-5314.