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Veterans information

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. For more information, visit Room 123, Acheson Technology Center or call (810) 989-5526.

Federal programs
Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill
Chapter 33 – Post-9/11 Montgomery GI Bill
Chapter 35 –  Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Benefits
Chapter 1606 –  Selected Reserve, Montgomery GI Bill
Chapter 1607 –  Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

Application process
Students are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date. Applications are available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website at 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, Room 123, Acheson Technology Center, 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.

State of Michigan Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Program
Obtain an application from the Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Program (CVTG) at www.michigan.gov/osg. Application questions should be directed to (888) 4-GRANTS or e-mail osg@michigan.gov. Upon approval the applicant will receive a Letter of Eligibility from the State of Michigan Department of Treasury. Deliver the Letter of Eligibility to the SC4 Veterans Certifying Official, Room 123, Acheson Technology Center.

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. An official 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. For more information, contact the SC4 Veterans Certifying Official, Room 123, Acheson Technology Center.

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 three 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
Individuals may register only for courses required to satisfy graduation requirements for specified majors.
 
VA payment is not ordinarily allowed for repeating a previously passed course.
 
Any changes in program of study, course load, address, etc., must be reported to the SC4 Veterans Office.
 
If a student receiving VA benefits withdraws from a class, the student may have to repay the money received for the class unless the withdrawal was due to circumstances beyond the student's control.
 

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