transitions: advising troops to college throughout the csu
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About the CSU About the CSU “Troops to College” Program“Troops to College” Program
The California State University (CSU)
is a leader in providing high-quality,
accessible, student-focused higher
education. It offers unlimited
opportunities to help students meet
their personal and professional
goals.
Why the CSU is a great choice for veterans (It’s definitely not to meet the guy in the picture)
Large number of student veterans Dedicated Veteran staff Many campuses have Veteran
Specific Admissions Student Veteran Groups Veteran Support Teams Vet Friendly atmosphere Scholarship Opportunities
It’s Not to Meet this Guy Either…. Mommy Help Me!
Typical Campus Veterans Support Team
Joan PutnamVeterans Center Director
Marilyn NicholsAssistant Veterans Coordinator
Sierra LovelaceAcademic Counselor
WWBW
Natacia CordleVet Success Counselor
Nathaniel DonnellyVeterans Coordinator
Mary ShojaiStudent Disability Services
Sandy Jorgensen-FunkCounseling and Psych Services
Frank RobertsMilitary Liaison Officer
Robert TurnerMilitary and Veterans Service Officer
CES
CSU Campus websites have been updated to provide clear and concise information to veterans wishing to attend our campuses
Veteran Support Teams are being implemented throughout campuses (currently all 23 CSU’s are working on development)
Military and University leadership are working together like never before to form partnerships and develop strategies to better serve our state’s veterans
Regional relationships are being established and strengthened between campuses and local veteran organizations.
A universal website is in the early development stage. The website is envisioned to be a “one stop shop” that provides military members with access to information about all of California’s public schools
All 23 CSU’S are conducting monthly conference calls with the chancellors office to promote teamwork and raise awareness.
Successes to DateSuccesses to Date
Preparing for TransferPreparing for Transfer
It is important that transfer students are put in contact with their incoming school’s Veterans Affairs (VA) Office prior to their first semester.
A strong relationship with the campus VA office and the student will ensure a smooth transition.
Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill
Chapter 30 Montgomery GI-Bill -Active Duty
Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI-Bill -Reservists
Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance
Program
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
Chapter 35 & the Cal Vet Dependents Fee Waiver
Educational BenefitsEducational Benefits
Post 9/11Chapter 33 Post 9/11Chapter 33 The Post 9/11 GI Bill program provides up to 36 months of
education benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs.
Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 33.
Chapter 33 Eligibility Requirements Chapter 33 Eligibility Requirements 30 aggregate days on active duty after September 10, 2001,
and you are still on active duty or were honorably
You may also be eligible if you were honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001
Amount of entitlement based on how long you are on active duty.
Active Duty CompletedPercentage of Maximum Benefit Payable
At least 36 months 100%
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and must be discharged due to
service-connected disability
100%
30 months to 36 months 90%
24 months to 30 months 80%
18 months to 24 months 70%
12 months to 18 months 60%
6 months to 12 months 50%
Benefits Offered under Chapter 33Benefits Offered under Chapter 33 Payment of tuition and fees (Sent
directly to the school)
Monthly Housing Allowance ,stipend based upon an E-5 w/dependents
Book Stipend ($41.68 per unit)
Chapter 30Chapter 30 The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education
benefits. 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. Generally, benefits
are payable for 10 years following your release from active
duty. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 30.
Chapter 30 Monthly Payment Rates(10/1/2010)
Full-time = $1426.00
¾ time = $1069.00
½ time = $713.00
Less than half = Up to the amount paid for tuition and fees
*Some military members may contribute an additional $600 to the GI Bill or receive a college fund to receive increased monthly benefits.
Chapter 1606Chapter 1606 The MGIB-SR program may be available to you if you are a
member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.
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.
Chapter 1606 Monthly Payment RatesChapter 1606 Monthly Payment Rates (as of 10/1/2010)
Full-time = $337.00
¾ time = $252.00
½ time = $167.00
Less than half = $84.25
Chapter 1607 Chapter 1607 REAP was established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. It is
a new Department of Defense education benefit program
designed to provide educational assistance to members of
the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in
response to a war or national emergency.
Chapter 1607 Monthly Payments RatesChapter 1607 Monthly Payments Rates(as of 10/1/2010)
Deployed less than 1 year but more than 90 days: Full-time = $570.40 ¾ time = $427.80 ½ time = $285.20 Less than half =Up to the amount paid for tuition and fees
Deployed 1 year or more: Full-time = $855.60 ¾ time = $641.70 ½ time = $427.80 Less than half =Up to the amount paid for tuition and fees
Deployed 2 years or more: Full-time = $1140.80 ¾ time = $855.60 ½ time = $570.40 Less than half =Up to the amount paid for tuition and fees
Chapter 31Chapter 31 This chapter of benefits may be
open to veterans who have been diagnosed with a service connected disability.
This is an employability program and was put in place to help disabled veterans find and keep suitable employment
Chapter 31 Monthly Payments Rates Chapter 31 Monthly Payments Rates
No Dependents: Full-time = $547.54
2 Dependents: Full-time = $800.36
1 Dependent: Full-time = $679.18
Each Additional Dependent Full-time = $58.34
Other InformationOther Information
Break Pay
Less than ½ time
Overpayments
Round Out
WU’sVerifying Enrollment
$1200
Distance Learning
Tutoring
Chapter 35Chapter 35
Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program
Cal Vet Dependents Fee WaiverCal Vet Dependents Fee Waiver
The California Veterans Fee Waiver is designed to assist eligible dependents and spouses with their educational needs by waiving all mandatory system wide tuition and fees at any California Community College, UC Campus, or any CSU.
ResourcesResources http://www.va.gov/vaforms/ http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/ http://archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/ http://returningveterans.org/links.php/ http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_HOMEPAGE http://operationmilitarykids.org/public/home.aspx http://www.operationhomefront.net/ http://hirevetsfirst.gov/ http://www.nvlsp.org/Information/LSW/ http://www.cominghomeproject.net/cominghome/ http://www.thewelcomehomeproject.org/ www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/ http://calstate.edu/veterans
Questions?Questions?
Joan Putnam Jeff WestonDirector, Veterans Center Director, Veterans SuccessSan Diego State University Sacramento State
Phone: (619) 594-5813 Phone: (916) 278-6733 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
http://www.sdsu.edu/veterans www.csus.edu/vets
Carolina CardenasAssociate Director
Office of the Chancellor (562) 951-4724