This week's guest speaker was Melissa Spaulding, VetSuccess Counselor, with the VetSuccess on Campus program. You can find a copy of the full support call notes (including Melissa's contact information) here as well as a full program presentation here. PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS: Mission: "The VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program aims to help Veterans, Service members, and their qualified dependents succeed and thrive through a coordinated delivery of on-campus benefits assistance and counseling, leading to completion of their education and preparing them to enter the labor market in viable careers." VA Educational Programs include: Chapter 30-Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB) Chapter 1606-Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve Chapter 1607-Reserve Educational Assistance Program(REAP) Chapter 35-Survivors’ and Dependents, EducationalAssistance Program (DEA), Chapter 33-Post-9/11 GI Bill Chapter 31-VocationalRehabilitation and Employment Chapter 36-Educational and Vocational Counseling Melissa's call presentation focused on Chapters 31 & 36 Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) Any veteran with 10% disability service-connection or higher qualifies (Any discharge other than “dishonorable”)—94% of applicants approved Benefits greater than any other VAeducation/employment benefit Placement assistance, benefit assistance, career counseling Quick approval process--can apply through the E-benefit system Tailored to individual—extensive or light touch; disabilities always considered Vocational interests supported; can set up non-traditional learning routes(apprenticeships, training, etc.) Chapter 36: Educational and Vocational Counseling Available anywhere—active duty members can also receive this Anyone has any eligibility for benefits iseligible for counseling
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