Veterans and Military Success Services Santa Fe College welcomes veterans and military service members, and dependents, and we encourage you to continue your education with us. We are approved for the education and training of veterans and other eligible military persons under all public laws now in effect. The SF Veterans and Military Success Services office has been established to help you and other eligible persons attain your educational goals and help you in applying for educational benefits. The office provides information on programs and offerings such as work study, tutorial assistance and solving USVA related eligibility issues. Information is also available on standards of conduct, credit for experience, deferred tuition payments and academic progress. All veterans and other eligible persons are encouraged to visit the SF Veterans and Military Success Services office located in Building R, room 110 on the Northwest Campus, or call 352-395-5505. For more information visit the VMSS website at www.sfcollege.edu/veterans.
Veteran Education Benefits Orientation (VEBO) The VEBO is a required orientation separate from the college's New Student Orientation/Convocation and is for the following veteran student populations: 1. Any new student utilizing VA military education benefits, including:
Chapter 33 / Post 9-11 G.I. Bill® Chapter 30 / Montgomery G.I. Bill® Active Duty Chapter 1606 / Montgomery G.I. Bill® Selected Reserves Chapter 31 / Vocational Rehabilitation
Chapter 35 / Dependents Educational Assistance 2. Students utilizing VA educational benefits who have been out of college for more than one year (four semesters). The VEBO will cover resources available both on and off campus to our veteran and dependent population, along with the federal, state and school policies and procedures associated with utilizing benefits at the college. Students must attend the required orientation in order to receive VA education benefits.
VA Payment Compliance In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), Santa Fe College adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:
Prevent the student's enrollment;
Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class;
Assess a late penalty fee to the student; Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution. However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to: Provide a written request to be certified; Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies
Awarding Military Service/Training Credit In accordance with Florida Statute 1004.096 "College credit for military training and education courses" and 6A-14.302 (F.A.C.) Santa Fe College will grant appropriate credit(s) for military educational experiences that are evaluated by the American Council of Education (ACE) as suitable for postsecondary credit. Credit may be granted for areas appropriate for Santa Fe College degrees or certification and approved by the appropriate academic department on campus. Acceptance of military training and the awarding of college credit is based on "The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services." This document can be found at www.acenet.edu.
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