The college maintains and staffs an office for veteran services where veterans, dependents and selected reservists are provided information about education benefits available to them.

Application Process:
Students are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date. Applications are available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Web site, www.gibill.va.gov. Electronic application (VONAPP) and paper applications are accessible for both veterans (Form 22-1990) and dependents (Form 22-5490). The Department of Veterans Affairs will normally provide the applicant with a Certificate of Eligibility when approved. Visit the SC4 Veterans Certifying Official, 123 ATC after you have applied or have received your certificate of eligibility or notice of award. Note: The VA strongly recommends that veterans and other beneficiaries submit their education benefits application online to expedite processing. You may call the VA National Education Help Line at (888) 442-4551 for assistance.

Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
This program is available to veterans with a service-connected disability. For more information, contact the Veterans Administration Regional Office (28), Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 or call (800) 827-1000. Upon approval, deliver the Authorization and Certification of Status (Form 28-1905) to the SC4 Veterans Certifying Official, 123 ATC.

EARNED CREDITS
If students have previously drawn educational benefits, a "Request for a Change of Place and/or Program" form 22-1995 must be filed. A transcript from other colleges must be sent to SC4 for evaluation of credit as soon as possible. Benefits can be suspended if credits granted for previous training are not reported to the Veterans Administration.

PAY RATE
Monthly rates vary according to which VA program is providing the assistance and the student's course load.

Fall and winter semesters full time equivalent:

15-16 week courses =12 credit hours

14 week courses =10 credit hours

13 week courses = 9 credit hours

11-12 week courses = 8 credit hours

10 week courses = 7 credit hours

8 - 9 week courses = 6 credit hours

7 week courses = 5 credit hours

5- 6 week courses = 4 credit hours

6 week courses =4 credit hours
7 week courses =5 credit hours
8 week courses =6 credit hours

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS FOR VETERANS
Students receiving VA benefits need to understand the college's policy regarding academic probation. They must maintain a GPA equal to or better than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (C average). A 2.0 GPA is required to meet graduation requirements. If the GPA falls below 2.0, students will be placed on probation with VA. Failure to raise the cumulative GPA to 2.0 within two consecutive semesters will result in termination of VA educational benefits. The college will inform the Department of Veterans Affairs and the student in writing of this fact. The student can be re certified in the future under one of two conditions: (1) the cumulative GPA is raised to 2.0 or (2) a request for resumption of educational benefits is submitted to the VA and the VA reinstates benefits based on evidence supporting the student's claim.

GUIDELINES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Individuals may register only for courses required to satisfy graduation requirements for specified majors.

2. VA payment is not ordinarily allowed for repeating a previously passed course.

3. Any changes in program of study, course load, address, etc., must be reported to the SC4 Veterans Office.

4. Report to the Veterans Office when changing an "I" (incomplete) grade to a non-punitive (A,B,C) grade.

5. If a student receiving VA benefits withdraws from a class after the first thirty days of a regular semester, the student may have to repay the money received for the class unless the withdrawal was due to circumstances beyond the student's control.