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Veterans Center Military Service Connected Benefit Programs
The San Diego Community Colleges have been approved to offer
military service connected benefit programs leading to a certificate, an
associate degree or transfer to a four-year institution. The Veterans Affairs
Office staff provides counseling and guidance to veterans and assists them in
the selection of educational programs which qualify for veterans benefits. The
final responsibility for monitoring the process of qualification for educational
benefits resides with the individual. Each veteran must read, understand, and
comply with the many rules, regulations, and procedures that influence the
benefit process. Failure to take the proper classes can result in an
overpayment and the reduction or termination of benefits.
Veteran Dependent Exemption
Children and spouses of U.S. Veterans with service connected
disabilities may be eligible for waiver of college fees and/or for a small
monthly payment. For more information see the Veterans Affairs Office.
Liability
The veteran assumes full liability for any overpayment of
veterans benefits. All persons receiving educational benefits must report to the
Veterans Affairs Office after enrollment every semester to continue their
benefits. In addition, a Student Education Plan (SEP) must be on file by the end
of the first semester; otherwise, certification of VA benefits will be delayed
for the second semester. This plan must be developed and reviewed by a
counselor.
Number of Units Required
For students enrolled in a degree program, the following number
of units are required each semester to qualify for educational and training
allowance: 12 units or more full allowance
9 - 11.5 units three-fourths allowance
6 - 8.5 units one-half allowance
2 - 5.5 units one-quarter allowance*
* Chapters 32 and 106 only.
Short-term and summer session courses are computed proportionately for payment
purposes.
Withdrawal/Change of Classes
Veterans are required to notify the campus Veterans Affairs
Office when they stop attending class, withdraw from the college, or add or drop
a class. Such changes should be reported immediately after completing the
add/drop procedure through ClassTalk. Failure to comply with this regulation
will be grounds for decertification.
Veterans Academic Progress
A veteran student on Academic or Lack of Progress probation
status will be disqualified when his/her grade point average (GPA) falls below
2.0 for two consecutive semesters. The College Veterans Affairs Office is
required to notify the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) of this status. The
DVA will terminate benefits unless it can be shown that the student is pursuing
an appropriate objective and has a reasonable chance for success in the chosen
program. Please contact the Veterans Affairs Office for more information.
Repeated Classes
Veterans may not receive benefits for a repeat of a course in
which a grade of "A," "B," "C," "D," or "CR" has already been earned. Although
District policy allows a student to repeat a course in which a "D" grade has
been received, the course may be certified for benefits only if this catalog
states that a grade of "C" or better in that course is required to earn a degree
or meet a prerequisite.
Work Experience
Room: A-221
Phone: (619) 388-3495
Occupational work experience, combine worksite learning and academic
instruction, credit while you work as an intern
Veterans may be approved for Work Experience classes only if
work experience is required in their major or if they have electives available
according to their education plan. Total work experience may not exceed four
units per semester or a total of 16 cumulative units.
Transcripts
All official transcripts of prior college work and military
schools, including copies of form DD214 or DD295 covering all periods of
military service, must be on file in the Records Office by the end of the first
semester of attendance at this college. Certification for benefits for the
second semester will be withheld if transcripts are not received. Visit the
Veterans Affairs Office for necessary forms.
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