Evan Montague
Grant Ridley
• Yesterday’s Warriors... Today’s
Scholars... Tomorrow’s Leaders
Sergeant Grant Ridley / 0351 / United States Marine Corps
• THANK YOU FOR YOUR
SERVICE!!
• To promote the social interests
and general welfare of StudentVeterans at Lansing Community
College.
• Founded in 2008
• 500+ Chapters
• Presence at almost every institution
of higher learning in the United
States.
• Veterans Rights Advocates
• 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!!!
• Veterans Related Social Events and
Community Outreach
– Toys 4 Tots
– Veterans Dinner
– Veterans Day Celebration and
Induction
– Guest Speakers
– Many more!!!
• Access to Veterans Outreach
Programs
– Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
– American Legion
– Marine Corps League
– Disabled Veterans of America
• Scholarships, Grants, and other
$$MONEY$$!!!!
– SVA Google Scholarship
– VFW Scholarship
– STEM Scholarship
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Meet like minded individuals
“Been there, done that”
Help with school
Camaraderie
Buddy 2 Buddy Program
• Veterans Retreats
• National Student Veterans
Conference (Last year was in
VEGAS!)
• Ride 2 Recovery
• Coming Home Project
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VA Health Care
Disability
G.I. Bill
Vocational Rehab
Tuition Assistance
• Increases support network
• “The more, the merrier”
• Transition assistance for
spouses/family
• 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.
• www.facebook.com/LCCSVA
• @LCCSVA
• LCC and Veterans related
information directly to your news
feed!
Josie Adams
Tom Paine
Minnie Burton
– 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
Marines
Air force
Navy
Families
Army
Coast Guard
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Apply on-line at www.lcc.edu
Skills Assessment
Attend Orientation
Read Getting Started at LCC
Brochure
 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
Post 911 GI Bill
Chapter 33
 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
The Post 9/11 GI Bill
Transfer GI Bill to dependents
 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.
How to apply for TEB
 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.
http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2009/0409_gibill/
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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.
 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
 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
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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)
I AM A NEW
VONAPP User
I USED VONAPP
BEFORE
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).
 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.
Summer Semester
6 or more credits full-time
5 – 4 credits ¾ time
3 credits ½ time
Fall/Spring Semester
12 more credits full-time
9- 11 credits ¾ time
6 – 8 credits ½ times
Please note that Chapter 33 (Post 911) must register
for at least 7 credits.
 Courses that are not certifiable
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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
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Address Change
Enrollment changes
Name Change
Program Change
Percentage Change or Chapter Change
Educational Program Plan
Graduation
Notify the Office of Veteran Services
 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.
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 ?
Jim Owens
Nicole Reinhart - Huberty
Veterans &
Financial Aid
How it works
Types of Financial Aid
Sources of Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
• Special Circumstances
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• Yes, you could concurrently
receive:
– GI BILL
– Loans
– Grants
– Scholarships
– Work Study
• Federal government
• State government
• Colleges
• Private Sources
• Scholarships
– Free, merit based aid
• Grants
– Free, income based aid
• Loans
– Borrowed aid
• Work Study
– Employment based aid
• File Online: www.fafsa.gov
• LCC Priority Dates for 2012-2013:
– File by July 1st.
– Submit follow-up documents by July 16th.
• Loss of Income
• Divorce/Separation
• Out of Pocket Medical Expenses
• Minimum
– 2.0 GPA
– 70% Completion Ratio
• Maximum
– 150% credits
• College Self-Service System
• Start Early
• Ask experts for help
– Advising Appointments: 483-1263
QUESTIONS ?
Michelle Detering Academic
Advisor – Lead Veteran’s Advisor
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.”
“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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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!
• 517-483-1904 for an appointment
• Eadvising – eadvising@lcc.edu
• Advisor chat – for quick questions –
www.lcc.edu/advising
Darrell DeMartino
Monica Del Castillo
Craig Prether
James Woolcock
Bob Short
Dave Atherton
Dave Atherton
Intern and Training Specialist
Peckham Inc.
1. Summer job
2. Fashion show
3. Career move
Have your QR code reader handy
• 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
• Requirements:
– HS diploma
– US Citizen
– English Language Proficient
(Spanish)
– Good Credit History (no back taxes –
default loans)
– No criminal misdemeanor or felony
record
• 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
• Certified in:
– CompTIA A+
702
– MS7 Configuring
220-701 &
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 ITHD environ
• 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
Mention LCC VETS
• 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!