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Veteran Services

At PNW Veteran Services, we're dedicated to building a supportive community for active-duty service members, veterans and veteran dependents. We are the first stop for anyone who served, ensuring a stress-free journey from military life to academic success.

Our Services

  • VA education, disability and health care counseling
  • Assistance with scholarship, FAFSA and ScholarTrack navigation
  • Veteran peer support and transition assistance
  • Referrals for extended test time to ensure your success
  • FREE one-on-one tutoring to support your academic journey
  • Priority registration: Get first pick of classes and set your schedule how you want it
  • Fee deferment, payment assistance and emergency relief funds available
  • Annual Veterans Day Ball and other year-round events to maintain military camaraderie without the formality
  • Veteran Lounge on both campuses offering USO-style snacks, drinks and free printing in a “Green Zone” where you can connect with fellow veterans
  • Veteran advocacy: Come talk to us – use our “knife hands,” so you don’t have to
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Visit Veterans Services!

Hammond Campus: Student Union Library Building (SULB) 335

Westville Campus: Dworkin Student Services Center (DSAC) 1002

Phone: Main Office: (219) 989-2727 | Veteran Services Coordinator: (219) 989-2772

Email: veterans@pnw.edu or apilota@pnw.edu

Additional Resources

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Educational Benefits

Explore more about which benefits work best for you and your educational goals.

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Veterans Cost Breakdown

The Veterans Cost Breakdown helps VA Education Benefits recipients at Purdue University Northwest estimate their annual cost of attendance, coverage from benefits and potential outcomes.

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Veterans Admission Checklist

Veterans have additional paperwork to file throughout the admissions process and throughout college. Knowing what paperwork is required and how to properly file it is important to your admission and benefits process.