Nontraditional and Military Student Services

Bowling Green State University

has been ranked second in the nation and first in the Midwest for veterans and active military students

VA Intent Form

To use VA Educational Benefits this form must be filled out every semester.

Scholarships

Scholarships specifically for military and nontraditional students.

Military Call-up Procedures

If you are activated, please contact us as soon as possible.

Nontraditional and Military Student Services (NTMSS) provides assistance to support you as you make career and educational choices. Beginning, returning to, or continuing your college education can pose a variety of challenges. The NTMSS staff is familiar with the issues facing nontraditional and military students and can be a resource as you plan and complete your program.

Whether you are a nontraditional undergraduate student starting or restarting your education, or an active-military or Veteran student, we can assist you in navigating the application process and easing your transition to BGSU.

Advisors are also available to assist current students. We can help you discover and utilize campus resources and develop programs to best meet your needs.

#3 public university in the nation and
#1 in the Midwest for
veterans and active-duty military students

Military Times

Military Times Best for Vets 2025

Student Resources

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Military Affiliated Students

Nontraditional and Military Student Services is here to aid military affiliated students in their transition to becoming BGSU students and to continue assisting throughout their college career.

Nontraditional Students

We define nontraditional students as those who are 23 or older, students who are parents, or students who may identify as a nontraditional student based on other circumstances.

Student Parents

BGSU is committed to supporting the parenting student population. As part of that effort, we want to connect parenting students with services available on the BGSU campus and beyond.

Prior Learning Assessment

Earn credit toward a degree for prior college coursework, corporate or military training, and/or hands-on knowledge gained from prior work experience.

Our Office

The NTMSS Office is located at 16 College Park Office Building and supports students that are 23 and older, student parents and military affiliated students.

Nontraditional and Military In the News

Bowling Green ranked No. 3 public university in the nation, No. 1 in the Midwest for veterans, active military students Widely regarded as the most comprehensive assessment of veteran and military student services in higher education, Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges rankings once again recognized BGSU.
BGSU alumnus appointed by Gov. DeWine to serve in Ohio's highest military position Matthew Woodruff credits BGSU for providing him with the necessary skills to lead and advance in the military
National Veterans Leadership Foundation selects two BGSU students for distinguished fellowship As members of the Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services, Christopher Ogle and Grant Hayden provide BGSU military students with individualized guidance, support and resources
BGSU strengthens support network for veteran and active military students through Green Zone training Committed to increasing support for military-connected students, BGSU held Green Zone training to build a network of allies across campus.
Military Student Advocacy Day in Columbus highlights BGSU support for military and veteran students Representatives from the University met with Ohio lawmakers in to discuss the many ways BGSU supports active military and veteran students with its mission of higher education.

Contact Us

Dr. Barbara Henry, Assistant Vice President Nontraditional and Military Student Services
David Rice, Assistant Director
Bryan Bills, Military Program Coordinator
Tina Borders, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Christopher Ogle, Graduate Assistant

NTMSS Office Hours

419-372-8136

NTMSS@bgsu.edu

Office and Veteran Center Hours Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday 7:30am-5pm Remote appointments available upon request.

Updated: 01/05/2026 08:38AM