Veteran Services

The content of this page is intended for our military service members and their family members. At Georgia Northwestern Technical College, we are honored to serve those who have proudly sacrificed for our country in the United States Armed Forces. Our goal is to assist and support you as you start your journey, continue your education, and complete your academic goals here with us at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.

As a thank you for your service, GNTC waves the application fee for all service members. Use code: MILITARY when you apply.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to be a resource to our veteran students throughout their entire process at Georgia Northwestern Technical College from admissions to program completion and graduation.

Your Veteran Services Staff Members:

Alyse Edgeworth - School Certifying Official (SCO)/VA Financial Aid Representative
Lynn Gore - School Certifying Official (SCO)/VA Financial Aid Representative
Josh Hickman - Veteran Liaison
Leigh Ann Pettigrew - Director of Student Success and Campus Manager

The Green Zone

The Green Zone aims to create awareness and education about military culture and service members trying to re-acclimate to civilian and college life.

About the Green Zone:

An initiative to support student veterans by designating locations recognized as a “safe place”
Identifies faculty and staff throughout TCSG who are knowledgeable about issues faced by student veterans and the resources available to assist them.
It is not only a Professional Development opportunity but also a way to be supportive of those who have sacrificed for others.
Helps faculty and staff provide supportive services necessary to ensure that veteran students are successful in their academic pursuits, adjust to the campus environment, and eventually transition to civilian employment.

Espyr – Student Assistance Program

GNTC provides a Student Assistance Program through ESPYR. This is available to all GNTC students. ESPYR offers a specific section on resources for Veterans.

To access this resource, Call 866-734-5890 • To Chat - Text 94097 • Visit Espyr's website, enter code - GNTC1

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