Statement of Understanding 2013-2014
VA STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
NAME ____________________________________________________ STUDENT ID___________________________
TYPE OF BENEFIT
(Mark All That Apply)
________ Ch 30 Montgomery GI Bill
________ Ch 31 Veterans Rehabilitation
________ Ch 32 Vietnam Veterans
________ Ch 33 Post 9/11
________ Ch 35 Dependents Education
________ AL Dependent Scholarship
________ VRAP Veterans Retraining Assistance Program
________ RMI Tuition Assistance
________ ANGEAP
________ CH 1606
________ CH 1607 REAP
________ Dependent Tuition Assistance
________ MYCAA
________ Other: _______________________________
Please read and initial by each statement acknowledging you have read and understand any and all
responsibility while using VA Education Benefits at Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC).
_______ I have been given an opportunity to read the Veterans Affairs Services Handbook and provided a copy
upon request.
_______ I have been given a copy of the STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING today to refer to in the future.
_______ I understand that as the Veteran or Dependent of a Veteran that I am entitled to receive educational benefits.
Educational Benefits should NOT be considered as INCOME.
_______ I understand that if receiving a Monthly Housing Stipend (MHA) it is received on or around the 1 st of each month.
The VA is extremely busy every semester and my stipend could be delayed due to increased processing at the VA.
_______ I understand that break or interval pay is no longer payable under any VA education benefits (CH 30, 1606,
1607, 33, VRAP) for the MHA.
_______ I understand that if I am receiving CH 30, 1606, or 1607 that I must certify my enrollment through the VA online
through WAVES or contact the VA at 1-800-442-4551 at the end of each month.
_______ I understand my Educational Benefits are based on the eligibility timeframe of that benefit and while at SUSCC I
must maintain satisfactory progress and personal conduct to receive my Education Benefits.
_______ I understand that my certification status is based upon how many credit hours I am enrolled in for the current
term (12 or more = full-time; 9 to 11 = ¾ time; 6 to 8 = ½ time; 4 to 5 = less than ½ time; 1 to 3 = ¼ time)
_______ I understand that if I add and/or drop a class within the ADD/DROP period that I must notify the Veterans Affairs
Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office.
_______ I understand that if I withdraw or fail a class, my Educational Benefits could be liable for recoupment by the
Department of Veterans Affairs and I am responsible for any recoupment to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
_______ I understand that while attending Southern Union State Community College, I will learn how to access my
Student Email Account to check my certification status and future correspondence with the VA Coordinator.
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Statement of Understanding 2013-2014
_______ I understand that if my educational benefits do not cover the total cost of my tuition/fees, I am responsible for the
balance the day I register.
The Alabama GI Dependent Scholarship Program pays: tuition, technology fees, and books. The program will not
pay for developmental classes, facility fees ($9.00 per credit hour), purchases in the bookstore of technology or
non-textbook related items, and books for repeat classes unless the edition changes. Expenses not covered are
due at time of registration.
Tuition Assistance pays ONLY tuition. Fees are the responsibility of the student and are due at the time of
registration.
Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) benefits are based on period of service and a percentage of benefits is established. The
student is responsible for any expenses not covered by entitlement and is due at time of registration.
Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) benefits do not cover the cost of out-of-state tuition. Students must pay the difference
between in-state and out-of-state rates at the time of registration.
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) does not cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books. The student
is responsible for all expenses at the time of registration.
_______ I understand that I must attend all classes in which I am enrolled. Instructors will be asked at the beginning of
every term to verify that students using Veterans Education Benefits (CH 30, 1606, 1607, 33 and VRAP). If the student is
reported for non-attendance the VA will be notified and the student could be liable for recoupment by the Department of
Veterans Affairs.
_______ I understand that Tuition Assistance ONLY pays for tuition and that I am responsible for paying my fees. Fees
must be paid at the time of registration. I understand all TA request paperwork must be submitted and approved no later
than 14 days after the beginning of the first day of the semester.
_______ I understand that if I am using Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) that I am responsible for the
cost of all expenses (tuition/fees and books) at the time of registration. I understand that I must be enrolled in an approved
program for VRAP and that I must register and attend a minimum of 12 hours while using the VRAP benefits.
_______ I understand that if I am receiving the Chapter 33 benefit, I am 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.
_______ I understand that I must submit a VA Enrollment Certification Request to the Veterans Affairs
Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office in order to have my enrollment certified for semesters determined by me
on the Request form.
The information above has been explained to my complete understanding and all of my questions have been
answered to my satisfaction. I will retain one copy of this Statement of Understanding and return a signed copy
to the Veterans Affairs Office for my file.
_______________________________
Signature of Student
_________________________
Date
_______________________________
VA Coordinator
_________________________.
Date
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