Veteran’s Affairs at LCC

 Military Informational

 Luncheon & Workshop

Welcome!

Dean of Student Services

Evan Montague

LCC Student Veterans Association

Grant Ridley

Sergeant Grant Ridley / 0351 / United States Marine Corps

Lansing Community College Student Veterans Association

• Yesterday’s Warriors... Today’s Scholars...

Tomorrow’s Leaders

First and Foremost!!!

• THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!

Mission

• To promote the social interests and general

welfare of Student-Veterans at Lansing Community

College.

World-Wide Organization

• Founded in 2008• 500+ Chapters• Presence at almost every

institution of higher learning in the United States.

• Veterans Rights Advocates

!!!!GET PAID!!!!

• Be the first to hear about Job/Work-Study Opportunities– VA Work Study– Federal Pell Grant Work Study– Paid Internships– Fellowships– Some are non-taxable!– Networking!!!

Socialize with Vets in your Community

• Veterans Related Social Events and Community Outreach– Toys 4 Tots– Veterans Dinner– Veterans Day Celebration and

Induction– Guest Speakers– Many more!!!

BENIES!!!

• Access to Veterans Outreach Programs– Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)– American Legion– Marine Corps League – Disabled Veterans of America

Money for School• Scholarships, Grants, and other $

$MONEY$$!!!!– SVA Google Scholarship– VFW Scholarship– STEM Scholarship

Help Transitioning

• Meet like minded individuals• “Been there, done that”• Help with school• Camaraderie• Buddy 2 Buddy Program

Get Away!!• Veterans Retreats • National Student Veterans

Conference (Last year was in VEGAS!)

• Ride 2 Recovery• Coming Home Project

Help with Applying for Benefits

• VA Health Care• Disability• G.I. Bill• Vocational Rehab• Tuition Assistance

Spouses/Family Welcome!• Increases support network• “The more, the merrier”• Transition assistance for

spouses/family

Where To Find LCC SVAand How to Join

• Meetings are currently held every Wednesday alternating between HHS room 007 at 4:30 pm and the Lobby of the Main Campus Library at 5:00 pm.

• Simply show up to a meeting!!• Dues are $5 per semester (Fall

and Spring). Summer Semester participation is optional and free.

QUESTIONS?

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!!

• www.facebook.com/LCCSVA• @LCCSVA• LCC and Veterans related

information directly to your news feed!

Veterans Services Office

Josie AdamsTom Paine

Minnie Burton

Lansing Community College Certifying Officials

– An individual designated by the school to certify attendance

– Josie Adams – Veterans Coordinator/Certifying Official

– Minnie Burton – Veterans Specialist/Certifying Official

– Tom Paine – Veterans Specialist/Certifying Official

– Veteran Affairs National Call Center Number:888-442-4551 question or concerns

– Military Affairs telephone number:517-483-1200 Fax: 517-483-1170

Military Affairs

Air force

Marines Navy Army

Coast GuardFamilies

The Admission Process

• Apply on-line at www.lcc.edu• Skills Assessment• Attend Orientation• Read Getting Started at LCC

Brochure

Veterans Education Benefits administered by the Veteran Affairs

Post 911- Chapter 33 – Active Duty (Served) Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve

1606 - For Selected Reserve Reserve Educational Assistance Program

1607 Dependents Educational Assistance

Chapter 35 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

Chapter 31

The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Your full tuition & fees directly to the school for all public school in-state students

A monthly housing allowance (MHA) based on the Basic Allowance for Housing for an E-5 with dependents at the location of the school.

An annual books & supplies stipend of $1,000 paid proportionately based on enrollment.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill also offers some service members the opportunity to transfer their GI Bill to dependents

Post 911 GI Bill Chapter 33

Any member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted) on or after August 1, 2009, who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and:

Has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces (active duty and/or Selected Reserve) on the date of approval and agrees to serve 4 additional years in the Armed Forces from the date of election.

Has at least 10 years of service in the Armed Forces (active duty and/or Selected Reserve) on the date of approval, is precluded by either standard policy (Service or DoD) or statute from committing to 4 additional years, and agrees to serve for the maximum amount of time allowed by such policy or statute.

The Post 9/11 GI BillTransfer GI Bill to dependents

First you must go to the DOD transferability application website to determine if your dependents are eligible to receive the transferred benefits.

This website is only available to military members.

How to apply for TEB

http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2009/0409_gibill/

Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty

Chapter 30 Available for both Active Duty and Veterans This is a paid benefit The member participated in payroll

deduction to receive this benefit The member may receives a monthly

stipend The amount varies with attendance level Tuition and fees only for less than half-time

attendance or Active Duty May request Advance Pay May receive Kickers and/or Buy-ups

Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserves

Chapter 1606 Educational Benefit for Active

members of the Selected Reserve Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,

Coast Guard Reserves Army National Guard and Air National

Guard Requires a 6-year obligation and

satisfactory participation in required Selected Reserve training

May request Advance Pay Kickers Members may receive a kicker May be part of Enlistment or

Reenlistment contract

Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) Chapter 1607

Educational program for active members of the Selected Reserve called to active duty in response to a contingency operation declared by the President or Congress

Eligibility is determined by the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (Coast Guard)

Members are paid a monthly benefit depending on time in service and attendance level

May request Advance Pay Kickers are not available

Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) Chapter 35 Educational Assistance paid to

dependents of Veterans Eligible Child or spouse of a Veteran:

Who is permanently and totally disabled due to a service connected condition?

Who died in service? Who died of a service-connected disability? Who is listed POW or MIA?

Basic Rate: Current rate is $881 per month for full-time

attendance Monthly self-certification is not required There are no kickers with this program May request Advance Pay

Vocational Rehabilitation Chapter 31

Rehabilitation program for disabled veterans who: Received, or will receive a discharge

under other than dishonorable conditions

Incurred or aggravated a service-connected disability which entitles them to VA disability compensation

Is in need of vocational rehabilitation because their disability creates an employment handicap.

Chapter 31 continued

Non-educational benefits: Employment assistance Assisted self-employment Living assistance

Eligibility is determined by the local VA office A discharge with a disability is

insufficient Service-connection is determined by

the VA and the member must apply for consideration regardless of any disability determined by their service

Post Vietnam Era Educational Assistance Program

Chapter 32 or Chapter 32 converted to Chapter 31

Applying For Benefits

Apply on line at : http://www.gibill.va.gov/

Submit a copy of the on-line application along a copy with DD214 to Office of Military Service on main campus

Additional paperwork required for certification of enrollment Intent Form Release of Benefit Form Academic Program Plan Veteran Academic Year Enrollment Form

Submit certificate of eligibility form upon receipt from Veterans Affairs

Applying for VA Benefits

The VONAPP (Veterans On Line Application) website is an official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website that enables service members, veterans and their beneficiaries, and other designated individuals to apply for benefits using the Internet.

Veterans On-Line Application (VONAPP)

You are about to begin filling in your application. You should have any information handy that we recommend for the application you are going to complete.  If you have not read Instructions for

Filling Out Applications, please read the information under the FAQs.

Help Functions. 

On the left side of the screen there is a button. It will say, “Show Help” or “Show FAQ”. When the “Show FAQ” is displayed, the left column will have Frequently Asked Questions regarding the page you are viewing and will help you understand what

information we need. When the “Show Help” is displayed, the column will display specific information for the block the cursor is in, and tell you exactly what should be entered.

Maneuvering in the form:  There are three links at the top of the page to jump to the major parts of VONAPP:

Start (initial pages and Privacy Act),

Interview (begin the questions in the form), and Final Steps (check the form/send to VA/print).

At the bottom of most screens, in addition to the Back and Continue, you will see two links: 

Print (prints entire form with your information) and Validate (checks the whole form for errors/missing data).

I AM A NEW VONAPP User

I USED VONAPP BEFORE

Requirements for Certification of Enrollment

All military students are require to complete/submit the Intent Form to be certified for each semester

All Chapter 33 veterans (Post 9/11 GI Bill) must register for classes in order to be certified in any semester

Voc Rehabs are certified by Josie upon receipt of Voc. Rehab. Authorization from Voc. Rehab. Counselors.

Semesters Credits

Summer Semester6 or more credits full-time

5 – 4 credits ¾ time3 credits ½ time

Fall/Spring Semester12 more credits full-time

9- 11 credits ¾ time6 – 8 credits ½ times

Please note that Chapter 33 (Post 911) must register for at least 7 credits.

Certification of Courses

Courses that are not certifiable Audited courses Non-Major courses On-line Remedial courses Repeat Courses Only repeat a course once if you receive a

failing grade or if you did not receive the standard requirements.

VA will not pay for courses that successfully completed

Educational Program Plan (EDP) require after earning 25 credits

Changes Address Change Enrollment changes Name Change Program Change Percentage Change or Chapter Change Educational Program Plan Graduation Notify the Office of Veteran Services

End of Semester Academic Review

0.0/Failing grade must report last day of attendance to CO.

“I” grade will be reported to the VA at the end of each semester

After two semesters of enrollment with less than 2.0 GPA, enrollment will be terminated and student given an Academic Contract then refer to Academic Counselor.

Academic Counselor are: Craig Prether, Gill Hill.

In Conclusion

Military members and dependents are required to:

Apply for Admission to LCC and complete the admission process

Apply on www.gibill.va.gov Complete the additional paperwork and

submit on-line application Submit Intent Form each semester Notify CO of any changes Submit last date attendance for fail

grades Contact VA national call center at:

888-442-4551 question or concerns

QUESTIONS ?

Financial Aid

Jim OwensNicole Reinhart - Huberty

Veterans &

Financial Aid

What you need to know:

• How it works• Types of Financial Aid• Sources of Financial Aid• Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA)

• Special Circumstances

Funding from multiple sources

• Yes, you could concurrently receive:

– GI BILL– Loans– Grants– Scholarships– Work Study

Sources of Financial Aid

• Federal government

• State government

• Colleges

• Private Sources

Types of Financial Aid• Scholarships

– Free, merit based aid

• Grants– Free, income based aid

• Loans– Borrowed aid

• Work Study– Employment based aid

FAFSA on the Web

• File Online: www.fafsa.gov• LCC Priority Dates for 2012-2013:

– File by July 1st.– Submit follow-up documents by July 16th.

Special Circumstances

• Loss of Income

• Divorce/Separation

• Out of Pocket Medical Expenses

Academic Progress

• Minimum – 2.0 GPA– 70% Completion Ratio

• Maximum– 150% credits

Helpful Hints

• College Self-Service System

• Start Early

• Ask experts for help

– Advising Appointments: 483-

1263

QUESTIONS ?

•Break

Academic Advising

Michelle Detering Academic Advisor – Lead Veteran’s

Advisor

What is Academic Advising?

What is Academic Advising? Rutgers University has a great definition of advising that I like to

use:

“Academic Advising is an opportunity to exchange information designed to help students reach their educational and career goals. Advising is a shared responsibility between an advisor and the student. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the student to make decisions about his/her life goals by creating a plan to reach those goals.”

What is Academic Advising?

“Academic advisors can assist in this process by helping the student understand options, select appropriate courses, determine resources and, when necessary identify alternatives.” – Rutgers University

What can I expect in an Academic Advising Appointment?

• Among many things, you can expect an Academic Advisor to provide information regarding academic planning, assist with curriculum interpretation, and answer transfer questions, including issues regarding MACRAO and the Integrative Studies Requirement at MSU. An Academic Advisor will also be able to discuss the components of the Selective Admissions process with students.

What can I expect in an Academic Advising Appointment?

• Appointments are ½ hour in length.

• Talk about your interests, goals, major and career path as well as courses required to obtain this.

• Develop an EDP – Educational Development Plan that will help you plot out what courses you will need to take each semester to reach your academic goal.

EDP – Educational Development Plan

• What is an EDP?– http://youtu.be/TSIo39X493U

As military students you must have a declared field of study

• Your EDP will list which courses you will take each semester to obtain your degree and/or transfer based on your declared major. It may also list other to do items or notes pertaining to your academic career.

In Conclusion

• It is recommended students meet with their advisor once per semester just to make sure they remain on track academically.

• An EDP is your roadmap for college.• Advisors are here to assist and support you

throughout your academic career!

How to contact us!

• 517-483-1904 for an appointment• Eadvising – eadvising@lcc.edu• Advisor chat – for quick questions –

www.lcc.edu/advising

Military Medic to Paramedic to Nurse Program

Darrell DeMartino

Office for Disability Support Services

Monica Del Castillo

Counseling

Craig Prether

Center for Employment Services

James Woolcock

Buddy to Buddy Program

Bob Short

Peckham

Dave Atherton

Military Information Workshop

March 16, 2012Lansing Community College

Dave AthertonIntern and Training Specialist

Peckham Inc.

Agenda

1. Summer job2. Fashion show3. Career move

Have your QR code reader handy

National Passport Info Center

• April – August is high season for travel/passports

• Peckham has temporary positions for call center• $12.00 hour + $3.59 H&W benefit

• Taking applications right now!• As of Monday 3/12 – 60 positions• Priority given to people with

disabilities

NPIC

• Requirements:– HS diploma– US Citizen– English Language Proficient

(Spanish)– Good Credit History (no back

taxes – default loans)– No criminal misdemeanor or

felony record

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Peckham Fashion Show

DLA – Help Desk Positions

• Defense Logistics Agency• 60 FTE in next 18 months• Starting wage - $18.00/hour

+ $3.59 H&W benefit $21.59

• Paid Federal holidays and birthday.

• Lansing jobsite• Servicing the desktop needs of

25,000 EU

DLA Help Desk ~ Requirements

• Certified in:– CompTIA A+ 220-701 & 702– MS7 Configuring 70-680

• Customer Service Skills and Experience– National Passport Information Center

• Obtain IT-Secret Security Clearance– Criminal and financial background

check

• 3-6 months OJT in high volume IT-HD environ

Eligibility with Ability One

• Medical condition that limits employment • VA and Ability One do not use the same

standards.• Disability does not need to be service

related.• Invite spouses of service members to

apply• Documented by physician (VA or

otherwise)• Working with MRS? Ask if you are Ability

One eligible

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Mention LCC VETS

•Thank you for

attending!

Things you may want to consider

• Remember all official business of the college comes through your LCC email account. Make sure to check this account or link it to your personal email.

• If you have any questions, feel free to contact Veterans Services Office at 517-483-1932

• Get involved with the Student Vet. Club so you can find a place on this campus!