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For additional information: HYPERLINK "" Army & Air National Guard Tuition WaiverThe Army & Air National Guard Tuition Waiver is granted to part-time and full-time graduate and undergraduate students who are members of the Connecticut National Guard and attending the Connecticut State University System. The National Guard Tuition Waiver request forms and paperwork are available through your unit. Eligible students must apply through their unit each semester. Out-of-state students who enroll in the Connecticut National Guard also receive this waiver.- The National Guard tuition waivers are sent directly from the National Guard to the CCSU Veterans Affairs Office.- You cannot receive National Guard Chapter 1606 Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits if you are not actively serving in a Guard unit. - No fees are waived. QUESTIONS REGARDING REMAINDER OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS ( MGIB , CH. 1606, 1607, 30 31, 35) SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO EITHER TOLL FREE NUMBER 1-800-827-1000 or 1-888-442-4551. CT Army National GaurdEducation Service Office (860) 524-4820 HYPERLINK "" Veterans Educational Assistance ProgramChapter 32, VEAP is available if you first entered active duty between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 and you elected to make contributions from your military pay to participate in this education benefit program. Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by the Government. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Link: HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" Pamphlet: HYPERLINK "" Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch 31)The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program is authorized by Congress under Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 31. The mission of VR&E is to help veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. Also, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service provides vocational-educational counseling to veterans and certain dependents. VR&E can provide a wide range of vocational and educational counseling services to service members still on active duty, as well as veterans and dependents who are eligible for one of VA's educational benefit programs.Link: HYPERLINK "" Advance Payment RequestAdvance payment request for new, returning, or transfer students may only be requested for Chapter 30, Chapter 1606 & Chapter 1607, and only if this is your first semester attending school, or if you are transferring from another college to CCSU. Veterans who choose not to request advance payment, can tentatively expect to receive the first payment from between 30-45 days after all your paperwork has been submitted & certified by the VA Certifying Official.Please be sure to notify the CCSU Office of Veteran's Affairs of any changes, with regards to your name, address, or telephone number. (Changes submitted to the VA Regional Office will NOT update CCSU VA files). Note: Advance payment must be requested (30) thirty days prior to the first day of the semester. Keep in mind that you will receive your advance the month school starts, but your next check will not be received until 2 months later. HYPERLINK "" VA Work Study ProgramIf you're a full-time or 3/4-time student in a college degree program, or a vocational or professional program, you can "earn while you learn" with a VA work-study allowance. The VA work-study allowance is available to students studying under the following programs: Chapters 30, 32, 33, 35, 1606, and 1607. You'll earn an hourly wage equal to the Federal minimum wage or your State minimum wage, whichever is greater. Services you perform under a VA work-study program must be related to VA work. Examples of acceptable work are: processing VA paperwork at schools or VA offices, performing outreach services under the supervision of a VA employee, and/or performing services at VA medical facilities or the offices of the National Cemetery Administration. The work you actually do will depend on your interests and the type of work available. For forms and information, one or more of the following offices or representatives can assist you: any VA regional office, any VA office or Vet Center, local representatives of veteran’s organizations, or Reserve Education and Incentives Officers.Link: Information for Students HYPERLINK "" Policies and Guidelines for Educational BenefitsContinuation of VA BenefitsDue to the high volume of Requests for Certification each semester, all veterans are encouraged to submit both their Student Educational Program Plan (SEPP) and Request for Enrollment Certification as soon as possible, in order for the VA Department to review all paperwork before certifying the request. If you are continuing student, take advantage of the early enrollment period. The earlier you submit your request, the sooner you will be processed for your benefits. Also, note that CCSU cannot guarantee when you will receive your benefits. Be advised that multiple class changes may cause delays in processing your request. Extending your VA BenefitsIf you are using either Chapter 30 or Chapter 35 benefits, you may be able to request an extension of your benefits. You can submit a written request for an extension of your VA benefits to the VA Regional Office. Non-Required CoursesThe Veterans Administration will pay only for required courses listed on your Educational Plan. These approved courses must meet the minimum requirements for graduation established by the CCSU. Standards of Satisfactory ProgressStudents who do not maintain satisfactory progress for two (2) consecutive semesters will not be eligible for any further certifications of Veterans Benefits, unless the student elects to sit out the third semester without receiving benefits while completing 67% of the attempted units with a C or better in all of the classes. "INC" and "NCR" GradesIf you have received an "INC" or Incomplete for a class, please note that you will have one (1) year to complete the course before the VA may charge you with an overpayment. You are responsible to notify the CCSU Office of Veteran's Affairs when the course grades change from an "INC" to a letter grade on your transcript.ProbationVeterans' educational benefits are subject to termination if the student has been on academic probation for more than two consecutive terms. Dual MajorDual majors or a major and minor are not allowed by the VA in any degree AA/AS, BA/BS transfer, or certificate programs. The VA will only certify for one major and for one degree at a time.AttendanceIf you do not attend class...you are not entitled to benefits. If you stop attending a class, you must drop officially and report the drop to the Veteran Affairs Office. This is one of your responsibilities. Federal law requires that students report any change in enrollment status, which might affect VA educational benefits to the school and the VA. Students who receive a grade of "F" for non-attendance may be charged with an overpayment by the VA. Failure to drop a class can result in overpayment of benefits.Note: Although the Office of Veterans Affairs monitors student attendance, it is imperative that you report any changes to your enrollment to the Office of Veterans Affairs IMMEDIATELY. When there is an overpayment, the VA will withhold future payments, or ask for repayment of the overpaid benefits. Depending on the situation, they can take you to court, charge interest, as well as withhold future tax refunds, attach wages, put a lien on property or deny home loans.Minimum GPA RequirementsStudents on VA educational benefits (veterans, reservists and dependents) must maintain satisfactory progress. This is a VA requirement. If the student on VA benefits falls below a 2.0 GPA over two consecutive quarters, this is reported to the VA as unsatisfactory progress and benefits are suspended. To reinstate your benefits, you must complete one quarter with a 2.0 or higher GPA. Concurrent EnrollmentPlease visit the Veteran Affairs Office if you are enrolled concurrently at another college/university. Repeated CoursesThe VA WILL NOT pay for repeat courses, unless to complete a major requirement where an F was earned. No class where A, B, C or D grades were earned may be repeated for VA purposes. (Letter grades of "A", "B", "C" or "D" are considered to be successfully completed for VA purposes). Students WILL NOT be paid to repeat a course successfully completed due to academic renewal purposes. Exception: Some courses require a specific minimum grade for successful completion or transfer.Veteran Education Benefits are certified on a semester basis.Auditing and Correspondence CoursesAudited courses and correspondence courses do not count as part of your course load in qualifying for benefits.Status ChangeIf you change from full-time to part-time status you must file this change with the Office of Veterans Affairs. HYPERLINK "" Process of Applying for Veterans Educational Benefits1) File an application for educational benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (gibill.).If you have received benefits at a previous school, you must submit a "Request for Change Program or Place Training" form (VA form 22 - 1995). If you have NEVER used your benefits before you must submit an "Application for Education Benefits" (VA form 22 - 1990) along with your DD-214 and/or your "Notice of Basic Eligibility" (DD form 2384, if a National Guardsmen) and a copy of your contract if you are eligible for the college fund (kicker) to the Buffalo VA Regional Office (Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office, 130 South Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202).Note: Chapter 35 will file VA form 22-5490, Application for Survivors' and Dependents Educational Assistance. Chapters 30, 32, 33, 1606, and 1607 will file VA form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits. Students applying for chapter 31 will need to contact the Vocational Rehabilitation representative for authorization to receive benefits. As an activated reservist, if you attain eligibility to change from Ch. 1606 to Ch. 1607 (REAP), please complete VA form 22-1995. 2) Once accepted to CCSU, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 and/or N.O.B.E. and a copy of your VA Certificate of Eligibility to the Office of Veterans Affairs, located in Willard-DiLoreto Hall, Room D201. Note: Dependents do not file a DD 214 but you must have your father's social security number to apply for benefits.3) Once you are registered for classes and have applied for your veterans education benefits, you must contact the Office of Veterans Affairs, Chris Gutierrez, 860-832-AVET (2838) or gutierrezc@ccsu.edu, for an enrollment certification to be submitted to the regional office. Veterans are certified only for those classes that are required for their degree program. It is your responsibility to take at least 12 hours of degree required courses to qualify for full-time benefits (9 hours is considered full-time for graduate study). If you take less than 12 hours, you should make sure that all courses are required in your program. Audited courses and correspondence courses do not count as part of your course load in qualifying for benefits. If you change from full-time to part-time status you must file this change with the Office of Veterans Affairs. Note: Certify your enrollment to the regional VA Office for processing can initially take up to 12 weeks. HYPERLINK "" Student ResponsibilitiesAll students receiving Veterans Educational Benefits are required to comply with all applicable Federal Regulations and all Institutional Policies and Procedures.CERTIFICATIONIt is the student's responsibility to request certification every term. Certification is not automatic. All enrollment changes such as Add/Drop or Withdrawals, Switching Courses, etc. MUST be reported to the Veteran Affairs Office immediately. The Veteran Services Office will review enrollment to ensure it meets the requirements set forth by the VA. CHANGE OF MAJOR/GOALTo change a major/goal, the student must meet with academic advisor to develop a new program evaluation. Changes to a student's major/goal will delay certification and payment. Coursework for the new major will not be certified until the new program evaluation is completed and on file at the Veteran Affairs Office. It is the student's responsibility to meet with an academic advisor as early as possible to avoid delay in payment. The VA will make the final approval on all educational goal changes. MATRICULATIONAll students must complete the matriculation process, which includes placement testing for assessment in Math and English. OFFICAL TRANSCRIPTSAll official transcripts must be requested and sent from all schools previously attended before a program evaluation can be completed. Educational Benefits will not be authorized until all official transcripts have been submitted and a program evaluation has been completed by CCSU. HYPERLINK "" Receiving BenefitsVerification of EnrollmentEveryone receiving MGIB - Active Duty benefits, as well as those in the Selected Reserve, must verify his or her enrollment each month to receive payment for that month. Your enrollment can be verified on the last calendar day of the month using the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) at or by calling the toll-free Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line at 1-877-823-2378. (Chapter 35 students do not need to do the W.A.V.E)Students must be currently enrolled in an approved educational program and must have a current benefit award to use WAVE. The WAVE system permits students to perform a multitude of functions. For instance, students may:- Verify that their enrollment has not changed- Report a change in their enrollment- Change their mailing address- Initiate or change their direct deposit information- View their enrollment period- View their monthly rate- Sign up for a monthly e-mail reminderStudents can only "phone in" (1-877-823-2378) their monthly verification if there are no changes to the enrollment during the previous month. If there were changes in the enrollment the student must use the WAVE system or speak with a benefits counselor at 1-888-442-4551.DIRECT DEPOSITStudents receiving Chapter 30, 33, 1606 and1607 benefits have the option to have VA payments deposited directly into a checking/savings account of their choice. Call 1-877-838-2778 to set up an account or to update current direct deposit account information.PAYMENTVA Benefit checks are sent directly to the address the student indicated on the VA application. Payment is based on the dates the required class meets. The VA will automatically pay students for all payable reaks between regular quarters unless the veteran student states in writing that they want no pay break. Payment of benefits usually occurs between the 1st and the 15th of each month and is paid for the previous month. Inquiries may be made directly with the VA at their toll free number 1-888-442-4551.PAY STATUSVA monthly benefits are paid to the student (Chapter 30, 1606, 1607) based on enrolled units or the number of units that apply to the degree objective/goal currently on file. Enrollment categories are as follows:Standard Term 12 or more units - Full-Time9 - 11 units - Three-fourth Time6 - 8 units - Half-Time1 - 5 units - Less Than Half-Time* Summer Term6 or more units - Full-Time5 units - Three-fourth Time4 units - Half-Time3 units - Less Than Half-Time**Students enrolled less than half-time will receive benefits for Tuition and Fees only. HYPERLINK "" Apply for VA Educational Benefits Online HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" Click Here to Apply for VA Educational Benefits Online HYPERLINK "" Verify School Attendance HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" Click Here to Verify HYPERLINK "" Payment Rates HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" Click Here for Payment Rates HYPERLINK "" What Benefit is Best for Me? HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" Click Here to Learn about Benefits HYPERLINK "" CCSU Point of Contacts ................
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