VA STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (2015-2016) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I understand that I’m a Veteran or Dependent of a Veteran which entitles me to receive educational benefits. Educational Benefits should not be considered as Income.______ I understand my Educational Benefit is based on the benefit I’m receiving and my ability to remain eligible to receive that benefit._____ I understand that my certification status is based upon how many credits hours I have completed in a semester. _____ I understand that if I fail/withdraw from a class, my educational benefits could be liable for recoupment. _____ I understand the Department of Veterans Affairs recoupment policy. ______ I understand that I am responsible for any recoupment of my benefit to the Department of Veterans Affairs. _____ I understand that while attending Shelton State Community College, I must have an active email account. _____ I understand that while attending Shelton State Community College, I will learn how to access my Student Online Account. _____ I understand that if my educational benefit doesn’t cover the total cost of my tuition/fees, I am responsible for the balance. _____ I understand that if I owe a balance by my payment due date, my classes that I registered for may be dropped. _____ I understand that I must attend all classes in which I’m enrolled. _____ I understand that if using Tuition Assistance to pay for tuition/fees, I must submit a copy of the request to have my schedule held until approval is received. _____ I understand that I must submit a VA Enrollment Certification Request to the Veterans Information Center in order to have my enrollment certified for the semester in which I’m enrolled.______ I understand that if I’m receiving the CH 33 (Post 9/11) benefit, I’m responsible for the purchasing of my books with the understanding that I will receive a book stipend to help offset the cost of my books._______ ______________________________ (Signature of Student) ___________________ (Student ID#)