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.

Bowling Green State University has been ranked No. 20 in the nation and No. 1 in the Midwest for veterans and active military students by Military Times in its Best for Vets: Colleges 2024 rankings.

Military Times Best for Vets 2024

NTMSS Office Hours

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

Telephone:419-372-8136

NTMSS@bgsu.edu

Remote appointments available upon request.

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

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.
BGSU Student Veterans of America members embarking on 22-mile ruck to honor fallen heroes and raise awareness on veteran suicide crisis The 22 miles between the UT Glass Bowl and Doyt L. Perry Stadium is symbolic as each mile represents the number of veterans and military members lost to suicide each day nationwide.
BGSU remains the No. 1 university in the Midwest for veterans and active military students BGSU ranks No. 1 in the Midwest for its support of veterans and active military students by Military Times in its Best for Vets annual rankings.

Contact Us

Dr. Barbara Henry, Assistant Vice President Nontraditional and Military Student Services

David Rice, Assistant Director

Lori Fox, Nontraditional Program Coordinator

Bryan Bills, Military Program Coordinator

Tina Borders, Sr. Administrative Assistant

Updated: 05/07/2025 03:41PM