At Paul Mitchell The School Madison, we are honored to enroll United States veterans, military spouses, and family members! We acknowledge their service and the sacrifices made for our country. It is our honor to be recognized as an approved school by the Wisconsin State Approving Agency (SAA) for GI Bill® education benefits and support veterans’ transition into successful civilian careers as they pursue a career in barbering or cosmetology.
Military benefits that qualify for our programs include:
- GI Bill ® (Post 9/11)
- Dependents Benefits
- Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation
- Montgomery GI Bill ®
- Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)
Students who wish to use veterans’ educational benefits should identify themselves to Paul Mitchell The School Madison’s Admissions Leader or Financial Aid Leader as soon as possible so the proper enrollment certification procedures can be initiated. Veteran students need to meet the Paul Mitchell The School Madison’s enrollment criteria listed in this catalog to be accepted. For many service members returning from deployment, adjusting to life and finding a career may be challenging. Paul Mitchell The School Madison provides graduates with job placement opportunities throughout the duration of the program and after their graduation. For more information, ask our Admissions Leader about the school’s current completion, placement and licensure rates.
Steps to Apply for VA Educational Benefits
- If you are eligible for VA education benefits, complete and submit an application (VA form 22-1990) to the regional Veterans Administration Office. Begin the application process on the VA Educational Benefits website at http://www.gibill.va.gov/
- After submitting the application, written notification will be sent explaining the VA’s decision regarding your eligibility for the benefit program you applied for. If eligible, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) that specifies your eligible program, benefit rate, and length of eligibility. Once you receive your COE and are deemed eligible, you will need to submit a copy of your COE to the Paul Mitchell The School Madison’s Admissions Leader or Financial Aid Leader.
- Once you are enrolled at Paul Mitchell The School Madison, a VA Certification Application must be completed and turned in for certification (depending on the applicable Chapter) the recipients wish to use their VA education benefits. Benefits will not pay unless this form is completed.
Veteran Refund Policy
Paul Mitchell The School Madison is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Thus, the school’s veteran refund policy follows the standard student refund policy listed in this catalog.
More Resources
For more information, call this toll free number: 1-888-GIBILL-1 or visit benefits.va.gov/gibill. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.