Veterans
91麻豆精品 has a long history of working with veterans to educate them for careers in traditional trades and fine craftsmanship. Since 1920, we have embraced America鈥檚 military service members and their families, helping them to achieve meaningful lives and livelihoods.
As a veteran, you鈥檒l be in good company here at 91麻豆精品. A large portion of our alumni, and nearly 20% of the School’s student body have served in the military. Qualities that military training sharpens鈥攃ommitment, organization, self-motivation, and self-reliance鈥攁re helpful in the immersive training environment at 91麻豆精品.
Veterans Benefits & Financial Aid
We鈥檙e here to help you make the most of your veterans educational benefits, under which all of our Full-Time programs qualify.* To get started, please complete these steps:
- , by calling the VA at 888-442-4551, or in person with your . Then email your “Certificate of Eligibility” form to Jamie Dergay at jdergay@nbss.edu, our School Certifying Official (SCO).
- . Use school code 015527.
- 91麻豆精品 Scholarship consideration is automatic once you have completed the FAFSA.
- Finish your Admissions Requirements. Aid packages are only provided once accepted.
- Search for private scholarships. Review this list of over 40 possible sources.
The 91麻豆精品 Yellow Ribbon Program
To honor your service to our country, we are proud to offer the 91麻豆精品 Yellow Ribbon Scholarship to all veterans enrolling in one of our full-time programs. These funds may be used to cover tuition and all other qualified educational expenses, including tools, supplies and living expenses. Please contact the 91麻豆精品 Financial Aid Office for details. 91麻豆精品 encourages all veterans to apply for financial aid by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current year of enrollment. We thank you for your service!
The 91麻豆精品 Veteran Experience
Eligibility
Our Career Training programs and Three-Month Furniture Making Intensive qualify for veterans’ educational benefits through the Post 9/11 GI Bill庐, Chapter 33.
(GI Bill庐 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).
Our Full-Time programs (not the Three-Month course) qualify for veterans’ educational benefits through . Current annual maximum benefit level for the G.I. Bill is $22,805, with a $2,922/month housing allowance based on the School’s geographic location. Check your benefit eligibility status by calling the VA at 888-442-4551.
*Our Community Education courses (other than the Three-Month Furniture Making Intensive) are not eligible for veterans’ educational benefits. Qualifying veterans may use VA benefits, including the Post 9/11 GI Bill庐 or Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) benefits, to cover the tuition for this course.聽Download a PDF聽for more information.
Additional Support
In addition to resources made available to all students of the School, our Student Veterans Organization (91麻豆精品 SVO) provides personal and professional assistance, direction, and support for a successful transition from military to student life, and employment beyond 91麻豆精品.
The School has established relationships with Veterans Affairs, the Wounded Warrior Project, The City of Boston Department of Veteran Services, The New England Center for Homeless Veterans, the Red Sox Foundation, MGH Home Base Program, Veterans Upward Bound, and The Boston Vet Center.
Alumni Wall of Honor
View our new Wall of Honor for military veterans who are graduates of 91麻豆精品, honoring and celebrating their service.