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V
eterans Services Office
STATEMENT OF STUDENT UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONSIBILITIES
For Students Receiving VA Educational Benefits
NAME: STUDENT ID#:
1. I understand that once I have enrolled into any
course, I am responsible for the payment for that course(s),
whether or not I receive my VA educational benefits. I further understand that if I use the new GI Bill, Post 9/11
Chapter 33 benefits, I must notify the CRC Veterans Services Office when I add classes every semester to avoid
being dropped for nonpayment.
2. I understand that the Department of Veterans Affairs requires me to have all prior college credit evaluated. I
also understand that
it is my responsibility to request and provide CRC with official transcripts from all other
colleges outside of Los Rios Community College District.
3. I understand that the VA requires me to select a major, and I must submit a VA Educational Program Planner in
order to receive VA educational benefits. The VA will only approve courses for payment that are required
according to my VA educational plan at CRC.
4. I understand that if I add, drop, stop attending or change my schedule in any way, I must notify the CRC
Veterans Services Office immediately of this change. I also understand that the CRC Veterans Services Office
cannot certify or make changes to my enrollment status until my classes have been officially added from the
wait list and show as enrolled on my records.
5. I understand that courses which do not meet during the full semester session will be reported to the VA
according to the start and end dates of these classes, i.e., first 8 weeks, second 8 weeks, etc., and that
this may
affect my VA educational benefits.
6. I understand that if I receive an “F” grade in a class for which I received VA educational benefits that I must
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otify the CRC Veterans Services Office. If I fail to do so, the CRC Veterans Services Office will adjust my
enrollment certification to the VA and this may affect my educational benefits by causing an overpayment issue.
7. If a withdrawal or other punitive grade is assigned, an overpayment may be charged to the student.
According
to the VA, if an individual does not complete a course and does not substantiate mitigating circumstances for
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ot completing that enrollment, they will be charged with an overpayment equal to the amount of ALL
educational assistance paid for that period of time.
8. The VA does not allow payment for the following classes: physical education or athletic-related courses,
“recommended” (as opposed to “required) courses, and courses which are not transferable or not counted
towards an AA/AS degree or certificate program unless: 1) it is listed in the catalog as a required prerequisite for
your goal; 2) concurrent enrollment in such a class is listed as required by the catalog; or 3) it has been identified
as a required elective by your counselor. In addition,
the VA will not pay for remedial courses unless your
assessment test scores justify the need.
9. For continued payment, the VA requires that you make satisfactory progress towards your goal. This means
maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completing at least 50% of your units each term. CRC is required to report
a termination of your enrollment if you are placed on academic and/or progress dismissal. Academic counselin
g
is required prior to readmission after dismissal.
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10. File an Enrollment Status Form
. All veterans and dependents are required to file an Enrollment Status Form
with the CRC Veterans Services Office EACH semester. This form is your notification to our office that you want
to use your VA educational benefits during the following semester.
Mont
hly self-verification
In addition to the above requirement, only those students under Chapters 30, 1606, 1607, and VRAP must, on
the last day of each month, verify their enrollment with the VA for the previous month before the payment is
made. There are two methods to self-verify: 1) online at www.gibill.va.gov
(go to WAVE link) or 2) by phone at
1-877-823-2378. Failure to verify on a monthly basis will result in nonpayment. *Chapter 31, 33, and 35
students do not self-verify.
For Students Using Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33):
After submission of the Enrollment Status Form to the CRC VA office, the college electronically submits the
certification to the Muskogee Regional Processing Office. The housing allowance and book stipend are sent
directly to the student while the fees & tuition are paid directly to the college. CRC will place a Do Not Drop
indicator on these students’ records so classes are not dropped for nonpayment. After we receive the payment
from the VA, the Business Services Office will post the payment to the student’s account. If there is a balance
due at that time, the student will be contacted by the Business Services Office for payment of the remaining
fees.
Chapter 33 students are eligible for the monthly BAH when enrolled in more than 50% rate of pursuit (51% or
higher works). 7 units of full semester length classes are at the 58% rate so think of 7 units as your minimum for
any BAH. The BAH is paid in arrears for the prior month’s attendance. The BAH is prorated based on your benefit
level (40-100%). The BAH is then prorated to the student’s rate of pursuit (rounded to the nearest tenth). For
example, a student at the rate of pursuit of 75% would receive 80% of the monthly BAH. 75% of the full-time
unit load (12 units) is 9 units for the full semester.
The book/supplies stipend is $1,000 per academic year. The stipend is $41.67 per unit for up to 24 units;
prorated based on the percentage of your benefit level.
I have read and fully understand the information in this document. I understand that failure to follow this information could result
in a reduction or cancellation of my benefits. If I have any questions, I will contact the college’s VA certifying official for
clarification.
St
udent Signature Date
Name (Please Print)
09/10/12
Once the forms are completed, students may send from their Los Rios email account to: YangJ@crc.losrios.edu for processing.