Veteran & Military Family Services

Our Mission

North Idaho College Veteran & Military Family Services Office is committed to supporting the unique needs of those who have served, are currently serving, and their dependents in defining and achieving their educational, personal and career goals.

What We Do

Provide comprehensive advising and referral services to active and former military members, their dependents, prospective students, and National Guard and Reserve members. Services ranging from navigating higher education processes and requirements, to enrolling in and understanding VA educational benefits, to providing knowledgeable campus and community services referrals across all of NIC’s campuses. The Veteran & Military Family Services staff is here to serve those who have served our Nation and their families and assist in a successful transition into college and a productive experience through college.

What kind of student are you?

• New Student Veteran - Start here if you have not used your VA education benefit at any college or university.
• New Veteran Dependent - Start here if you have not used your VA education benefit at any college or university.

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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Important Contacts

• Veterans Education Benefits - Kecia M. Siegel, Veteran Coordinator/School Certifying Official
• Veterans Academic Advisor - Greg Eaton, Captain USN (Ret), Veteran & Military Family Services Advisor
• Financial Counseling - Stephanie House, Financial Aid Director
• Disability Counseling - Timothy Gerlitz, Director of Student Disability, Health and Counseling Services, Disability Support Service
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