17吃瓜

Military & Veteran Services

What being a 'Veteran-friendly' college means at 17吃瓜

At 17吃瓜, we are dedicated to supporting our veterans, active duty service members, reservists, National Guard, and your families in achieving your academic and personal goals. As you transition to this new chapter, think of us as your team, ready to stand beside you on this next mission. We understand and value the skills and experiences you bring to our campus. More than just military-friendly, we’re fully veteran-ready and committed to your success.

Rest assured, we’ve got your six!

​Getting Started

17吃瓜 prides itself on having many services specifically designed to support your individual needs. We will not only ensure that you have a smooth transition but will make sure that you have the necessary support and resources to accomplish your educational goals.

Thank you for your interest in 17吃瓜 and, more importantly, for your service to our country!

• CONTACTS

  • Veteran Services — veterans@nmc.edu
  • Colleen Burry, Point of Contact, School Certifying Official — (231) 995-1048 or cburry@nmc.edu
  • Alyssa Irani, Registrar, Point of Contact, School Certifying Official — (231) 995-1058 or airani@nmc.edu
  • Ryan Deering, SVA Chair —  (231) 995-2774 or rdeering@nmc.edu 

• Eligibility For VA Educational Benefits Rests Solely With The VA

  • You may contact them by calling (888) 442-4551 or visiting the
  • Other Helpful Resources

New student Checklist:

• • Reservists, National Guard or active duty intending to use Tuition Assistance or GI Bill® are encouraged to speak with their Education Officer.

• Email your va Certificate of eligibility to veterans@nmc.edu

• Request official transcripts

• Request Military transcripts

  • Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard —
  • Air Force —

• Sign up for New student orientation

• Apply for

• Purchase Books

Current student Checklist:

• MGIB-Active Duty (Ch 30) and MGIB Select Reserve (CH 1606)

  • You are required to verify enrollment on the last calendar day of the month each semester of enrollment.
    • VA's Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) at
      OR
    • Call the toll free Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line at (888) 442-4551 (Education Call Center).

• Post-9/11 GI Bill® (CH 33) and survivors' and dependents educational assistance (CH 35)

  • You are required to verify monthly enrollment each semester.
    • You can opt in for text messaging by calling (888) 442-4551 (Education Call Center)
      • Once you have opted in, you will reply to a VA text message to verify your enrollment.
    • If you prefer not to opt in to text messaging, you are required to call in your attendance verification each month you are enrolled by calling (888) 442-4551 (Education Call Center).

In compliance with the Veteran Affairs SIT-REP Act, 17吃瓜 will not impose any penalty, including but not limited to, the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, institutional facilities/resources, or require students to borrow additional funds for which interest or other charges are assessed, on any eligible students that are unable to meet their financial obligations because of a delayed GI Bill® payment. Students who are unable to make payments to 17吃瓜 due to delayed GI Bill® payments should contact 17吃瓜's School Certifying Official, Alyssa Irani, at (231) 995-1058 or veterans@nmc.edu.

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 at the official U.S. government Web site at .