Next Mission Scholarship The VET TEC alternative for veterans who train online. Check your eligibility and apply in 10 minutes. Step 1 of 5 20% Eligibility CheckAre you a U.S. veteran or active-duty service member within 180 days of separation?(Required) Yes No The Next Mission Scholarship is available to U.S. veterans and active-duty service members only. Other funding options are available for non-veterans. Visit our Financial Aid page to explore the Community Heroes Discount for teachers, nurses, and first responders, and Climb Credit financing available to all students. You can also contact our admissions team to discuss your options. What was your discharge or separation status?(Required)Select oneHonorableGeneral (Under Honorable Conditions)Other Than HonorableBad ConductDishonorable The Next Mission Scholarship requires an Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge. We are sorry we are not able to assist through this program. You may still qualify for other VA benefits and education programs. Visit VA.gov to learn about benefits available with your discharge status, or contact the VA Character of Discharge review process if you believe your status warrants review. Approximately when did you separate from military service?(Required)If you are active duty, select the option that best reflects your remaining time before your separation date.Select oneWithin the past year1 to 2 years ago2 to 3 years ago3 to 4 years ago4 to 5 years ago5 to 6 years ago6 to 7 years agoMore than 7 years ago The Next Mission Scholarship is available to veterans who separated within the past 7 years. The good news: you still qualify for the Community Heroes Discount, which provides 40% off standard tuition on all DWC certificate programs with no time-since-discharge restriction. Climb Credit financing is available for the remaining balance. Contact us to get started. What is your individual annual income from all sources?(Required)Include all personal income: wages, VA disability compensation, GI Bill housing allowance if currently receiving, pension, Social Security, and investment income. Do not include spouse or partner income.Select oneUnder $30,000$30,000 to $75,000Above $75,000 Based on your income, you may qualify for fully funded technology training at no out-of-pocket cost. DWC can not accept applicants to the Next Mission Scholarship with less than $30,000 of verifiable annual income at this time. The resources below may cover your full tuition with nothing to pay. We recommend exploring these options before committing to any monthly payment. VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) Chapter 31 can cover full tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance for eligible veterans. DWC will provide a formal letter of support for your application at no charge. Check your Chapter 31 eligibility | Apply for Chapter 31 WIOA Individual Training Account DWC is a WIOA approved training provider. Veterans are a priority population and may qualify for a grant covering full tuition through their local workforce center. Contact your local American Job Center to begin an eligibility assessment. VET TEC 2.0 Approved Providers Free technology training is available at approved in-person VET TEC 2.0 providers. DWC is not currently on this list, but other approved schools may be available in your area. View VET TEC 2.0 approved providers GI Bill Comparison Tool Compare approved schools and programs using your GI Bill benefits, including estimated costs and housing allowances by school and program type. Open the GI Bill Comparison Tool If your income situation changes or you have questions, contact DWC and we will help you identify the right path. Based on your income, the Next Mission Scholarship income threshold does not apply to your situation. You qualify for the Community Heroes Discount of 40% off standard tuition on all DWC certificate programs. This discount has no income ceiling and no time-since-discharge restriction. Climb Credit financing is available for the remaining balance. Contact our admissions team to get started or call us at (970) 980-8091. Program SelectionWhich program are you interested in?(Required)Select oneData AnalyticsDigital MarketingDigital Media ProductionFrontend Web DevelopmentGraphic DesignIT Support (A+)Network Technician (Net+)Project ManagementUX DesignYour Next Mission Scholarship covers 80% of your tuition. The remaining balance shown above is financed through Climb Credit. You can apply to Climb Credit now -- approval typically takes a few minutes and uses a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score. Short term programs may need to be arranged directly with DWC Admissions. Climb Credit will contact you directly to set up your monthly payments.Have you already applied to Climb Credit?(Required) Yes, approved Yes, pending No, not yet You can apply at climbcredit.com/apply/digitalworkshopcenter. You do not need Climb Credit approval to submit this scholarship application, but approval is required before your cohort seat is reserved. When are you hoping to start?(Required)Select oneNext available cohortWithin 1 to 3 monthsWithin 3 to 6 monthsJust exploring right nowDid you previously train with DWC under the original VET TEC program?(Required) Yes No Personal InformationName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Branch of Service(Required)Select oneArmyNavyMarine CorpsAir ForceSpace ForceCoast GuardNational GuardReserveCurrent employment status(Required)Select oneEmployed full timeEmployed part timeSelf-employedUnemployed, actively job searchingRecently separated, not yet employedHow did you hear about DWC?(Required)Select oneGoogle searchVET TEC searchReferred by someone I knowSocial mediaVA or military resourceWorkforce CenterOther Documentation Upload Upload your documentation below. All three documents are required. A fourth document (VA disability award letter) is required if you receive VA disability compensation. Accepted file types: PDF, JPG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10MB per file. Documents are reviewed by DWC staff within 3 business days. Your information is not shared with third parties. Income documentation is used solely to verify scholarship eligibility. DD-214 or Proof of Military Status(Required)Separated veterans: DD-214 Member 4 copy preferred. Active duty within 180 days of separation: current military ID plus separation orders or EAS/ETS documentation. National Guard or Reserve: activation orders plus DD-214 if applicable.Max. file size: 2 GB. Income Documentation(Required)Max. file size: 2 GB. Most recent federal tax return (Form 1040, all pages) preferred. If recently employed and your 1040 does not reflect current income, upload your most recent three consecutive pay stubs instead.Do you receive VA disability compensation?(Required) Yes No VA Disability Award Letter(Required)Max. file size: 2 GB. Your VA disability award letter is required in addition to your tax return or pay stubs to verify total individual income.Government-Issued Photo ID(Required)Max. file size: 2 GB. State driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Acknowledgments and SubmitI understand the Next Mission Scholarship provides 80 percent off standard tuition. I am responsible for paying the remaining balance through Climb Credit (six-month programs) or directly to DWC (short programs).(Required) Yes, I understand I confirm that the information and documentation I have provided is accurate and complete. I understand that providing false information will result in disqualification from the scholarship.(Required) Yes, I confirm
