Veterans Resource Guide

OUR GOAL

Reynolds assists Veterans, active duty service members, guardsmen, reservists, and dependents, in making a successful transition into the Reynolds community. Our focus is supporting your success with academic services, including: advising on admissions, sharing available benefits, financial aid help, counseling and disability services, and guiding career transitions.

If you are a member of a military family, and need help, contact: Veterans@Reynolds.edu

Coordinator of Veteran Services (804) 523-5658 Parham Road Campus 1651 East Parham Road, Georgiadis Hall, Room 209 Richmond, Virginia 23228

Veterans Liaison (804) 523-5656 Parham Road Campus Georgiadis Hall, Room 237

VETERANS CERTIFICATION OFFICE

The dedicated Veteran Certification Office at Reynolds processes your paperwork for education benefits, and works in accordance with federal and state regulation so you can stay focused on earning your degree.

Reynolds works directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide information about the classes you’re taking. We certify to the VA that you are on track with your program and all courses you’re taking are applicable to your program plan.

CREDITS2CAREERS

Both Reynolds and the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) are proud to offer veterans the career and academic online tool Credits2Careers. C2C is designed specifically for prospective military and veteran students, providing them a tool to research how their previous education and military experience applies to college credits and toward a degree or certificate.

To learn more about the credits you have earned and deserve, create a C2C account. Load your military transcript to get a complete estimate of college credits for your military experience, explore careers, find a degree you desire, and much more.

STUDENT VETERAN ASSOCIATION

Consider joining the Student Veteran Association to increase awareness of Veteran issues and serve as the voice for student veterans attending Reynolds. This student group and support system will help any and all students receiving VA Education Benefits. We want to support you in the successful transition into civilian and student life. Help us raise awareness for veterans issues and facilitate the distribution of information to Veterans at Reynolds.

MILITARY BENEFITS

Qualifying veterans and dependents are eligible to receive educational benefits while attending Reynolds. Only the Department of Veterans Affairs can determine your eligibility for VA education benefits, and each program has specific requirements.

Those interested in obtaining these benefits must submit all required documentation at least 30 days prior (or before) to the first day of the term or the student is planning to enroll.

GI BILL® STATEMENT

This institution is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.

POST 9/11 GI BILL®

The Post 9/11 GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of education assistance based on active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001. Includes

• Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill® (active duty)

• Transferability to dependents

• Yellow Ribbon Program

MONTGOMERY GI BILL®

The Montgomery GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of education assistance based on active duty service. Includes.

• Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®

• Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill® (selected reserves)

SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS ASSISTANCE

Federal and state survivors and dependents programs provide education assistance to dependents of veterans who became permanently disabled or died while on active duty or as result of a service related condition.

• Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Education

Assistance Program

• Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents

Education Program

Vocational rehabilitation Chapter 31 is a program for service members and veterans with service-connected physical or psychological disabilities.

TUITION ASSISTANCE: TOP UP

Active Duty members may use their GI Bill® in conjunction with tuition assistance. This program allows the VA to pay the difference between the total course cost and the cost covered by your military branch, up to a maximum rate determined by the VA. If you are receiving 100% tuition assistance for a course, you would not be eligible for Top Up. Using Top Up reduces your GI Bill® entitlement. This program is handled through the Bursar’s Office but you must first apply through your unit. See the GI Bill® website for Tuition Assistance-Top Up details including application procedures.

MGIB KICKER

Reynolds does not report the kicker, only the Montgomery GI Bill® benefit. If you opted for this benefit at the time of your enlistment, you will automatically receive an additional amount included with your VA monthly stipend. However, if you are Active Duty or a veteran enrolled at less than half-time and your tuition and fees are less than your monthly MGIB benefit with the kicker, you will be limited to the amount of your tuition and fees. If you haven’t received the kicker and think you should, please contact the Dept. Of Veterans Affairs.

• Virginia Veterans Resource Guide

• Military & Veteran Legal Resource Guide

• Military OneSource

• Veterans Crisis Line

• Veteran’s Career finder

• Petersburg Freedom Support Center