Learner Development Center
Veteran Services - Forms
The Veteran's Administration communicates primarily through the utilization of VA
benefit application forms. Most forms are available at www.gibill.va.gov.
Service members receive benefits by contributing to the VA educational fund while in military service (chapter 30), reenlisting
for a specified period of time in a National Guard or Reserve unit (chapter 1606), being 100% disabled (chapter 31) or inheriting the benefits(
chapter 35) from a disabled or deceased veteran. Benefits are paid directly to the veteran/student and usually begin arriving at the veteran's
home address approximately 6-8 weeks after the semester begins.
VA students are electronically certified each semester for the number of credit hours and length of the term for which they are enrolled.
VA students can only get paid for classes that are taken for credit (not audit) and count toward their degree requirements. The regional processing
office (RPO) in Muskogee Oklahoma evaluates each claim and disburses VA checks to students within the RPO service area.
Transferring your VA benefits from one college to another is very
easy. If you served or are serving in the armed forces, you will fill out the 22-1995 form. Dependents/spouses of a veteran must fill out the
22-5495 and take it to your VA representative.
Veterans who access VA benefits should be aware of VA regulations governing academic standards. The Veteran's Administration regulations
(38 CFR Section 21.4253(d)(4)) require all VA students to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) while attending an educational institution.
The following chart is utilized to compute (SAP) for all students who receive financial aid and will be used to compute veteran's (SAP):
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Chart
Hours Attempted: 0-15 16-29 30
and over
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 1.50 1.75 2.00
Questions or comments about the web site? Please contact the Dianna Portillo.
This page was last updated on: December 21, 2009 @ 8:51 am
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