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Military Students

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences strives to provide a quality education that is accessible to all members of our nation's military community. Our School Certifying Official is familiar with military and veteran education benefits and can assist you through the entire process of utilizing your education benefits at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing for Military Medics in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Basic (BSN-B) program option is a selective process based upon an evaluation of previous academic and work experience. Accepted applicants enter in the fall semester. Qualifying military service member applicants may be awarded a total of nine (9) credits for their military training. Trinity College's BSN program prepares men and women from culturally and ethnically diverse communities for a career as professional nurses.

Military Medic Academic Guide

Service Members Called to Extended Active Duty Policy

The purpose of the policy is to describe the withdrawal and/or readmission process for Active Duty, Reservists, and/or National Guard Service members who are called to an extended military service assignment within a semester they are actively attending classes at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

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School Certifying Official

Applying for Veterans Benefits

Veterans' Benefits

Students who qualify for veterans' educational benefits should notify their Admission Representative and schedule a meeting with the School Certifying Official regarding eligibility as far in advance of the start of the semester as possible.

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program. 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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences will not take any of the four following actions toward any student using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while their payment from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs is pending to the educational institution:

Prevent their enrollment;
Assess a late penalty fee to;
Require they secure alternative or additional funding;
Deny their access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:

Produce the VA's Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class;
Provide written request to be certified;
Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies (see our VA School Certifying Official for all requirements).

Military Tuition Assistance

The Tuition Assistance (TA) program may provide financial assistance for education programs in support of a soldier's professional and personal self-development goals. TA is available for courses that are offered in the classroom or by distance learning and is part of an approved academic degree or certificate program.

For academic programs, associate, bachelor, or master, TA may not be used for a lower or lateral degree program from the one the soldier currently possesses.

All eligible soldiers must request TA prior to the start of the semester. For further details on the provisions of TA contact your Education Liaison or Commanding Officer.

Veteran Readiness

Veterans may receive Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching.

VA's Education and Career Counseling program is a great opportunity for veterans and service members to get personalized counseling and support to help guide their career paths, ensure the most effective use of their VA benefits, and achieve their goals.

To learn more about the VR&E program, contact your VR&E counselor or visit:

Financing Plans

Yellow Ribbon Program Participation

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences is an approved Yellow Ribbon participating school for the 2024-25 academic year.

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