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Veteran Services

Your experience matters here.

Lake Area Tech is proud to support veterans, active-duty military members and their families. Whether you’re using GI Bill benefits, transferring military experience for college credit or planning your next career, our Veteran Services team is here to help you succeed from enrollment through graduation.

What’s Available

  • Potential academic credit for military experience, saving time and cost
  • Application fee refund for veterans (with required documentation)
  • Employment support and career guidanceVeteran recognition events, including Constitution Day
  • Veteran Ops Lounge in the Student Center
  • Access to Counseling Services

Veterans Services Staff

You’ll be working with people who understand the path.

Many of our faculty and staff have military backgrounds, and our Veteran Services team is here to help you navigate benefits, enrollment, and next steps.

Julie FormanVA Certifying Official / Financial Aid RepresentativeEmail605-882-5284 ext. 301

Point of contact for GoArmyEd, SD National Guard, and SD Air National Guard

Veteran Resources

Looking to translate your military experience into a civilian career?

Use the Career Inventory Survey to explore options that align with your background, and learn more about how to use your education benefits at Lake Area Tech.