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Page 1: About the CSU “Troops to College” Program The California State University (CSU) is a leader in providing high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher.
Page 2: About the CSU “Troops to College” Program The California State University (CSU) is a leader in providing high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher.

About the CSU About the CSU “Troops to College” Program“Troops to College” Program

The California State University (CSU)

is a leader in providing high-quality,

accessible, student-focused higher

education. It offers unlimited

opportunities to help students meet

their personal and professional

goals.

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Why the CSU is a great choice for veterans (It’s definitely not to meet the guy in the picture)

Large number of student veterans Dedicated Veteran staff Many campuses have Veteran

Specific Admissions Student Veteran Groups Veteran Support Teams Vet Friendly atmosphere Scholarship Opportunities

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It’s Not to Meet this Guy Either…. Mommy Help Me!

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Typical Campus Veterans Support Team

Joan PutnamVeterans Center Director

Joan PutnamVeterans Center Director

Marilyn NicholsAssistant Veterans Coordinator

Marilyn NicholsAssistant Veterans Coordinator

Sierra LovelaceAcademic Counselor

WWBW

Sierra LovelaceAcademic Counselor

WWBW

Natacia CordleVet Success Counselor

Natacia CordleVet Success Counselor

Nathaniel DonnellyVeterans CoordinatorNathaniel Donnelly

Veterans Coordinator

Mary ShojaiStudent Disability Services

Mary ShojaiStudent Disability Services

Sandy Jorgensen-FunkCounseling and Psych Services

Sandy Jorgensen-FunkCounseling and Psych Services

Frank RobertsMilitary Liaison Officer

Frank RobertsMilitary Liaison Officer

Robert TurnerMilitary and Veterans Service Officer

CES

Robert TurnerMilitary and Veterans Service Officer

CES

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CSU Campus websites have been updated to provide clear and concise information to veterans wishing to attend our campuses

Veteran Support Teams are being implemented throughout campuses (currently all 23 CSU’s are working on development)

Military and University leadership are working together like never before to form partnerships and develop strategies to better serve our state’s veterans

Regional relationships are being established and strengthened between campuses and local veteran organizations.

A universal website is in the early development stage. The website is envisioned to be a “one stop shop” that provides military members with access to information about all of California’s public schools

All 23 CSU’S are conducting monthly conference calls with the chancellors office to promote teamwork and raise awareness.

Successes to DateSuccesses to Date

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Preparing for TransferPreparing for Transfer

It is important that transfer students are put in contact with their incoming school’s Veterans Affairs (VA) Office prior to their first semester.

A strong relationship with the campus VA office and the student will ensure a smooth transition.

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Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill

Chapter 30 Montgomery GI-Bill -Active Duty

Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI-Bill -Reservists

Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance

Program

Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation

Chapter 35 & the Cal Vet Dependents Fee

Waiver

Educational BenefitsEducational Benefits

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Post 9/11Chapter 33 Post 9/11Chapter 33

The Post 9/11 GI Bill program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs.

Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 33.

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Chapter 33 Eligibility Requirements Chapter 33 Eligibility Requirements

30 aggregate days on active duty after September 10, 2001, and you are still on active duty or were honorably

You may also be eligible if you were honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001

Amount of entitlement based on how long you are on active duty.

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Active Duty CompletedPercentage of Maximum Benefit Payable

At least 36 months 100%

At least 30 continuous days on active duty and must be discharged due to

service-connected disability

100%

30 months to 36 months 90%

24 months to 30 months 80%

18 months to 24 months 70%

12 months to 18 months 60%

6 months to 12 months 50%

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Benefits Offered under Chapter 33Benefits Offered under Chapter 33

Payment of tuition and fees (Sent directly to the school)

Monthly Housing Allowance ,stipend based upon an E-5 w/dependents

Book Stipend ($41.68 per unit)

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Chapter 30Chapter 30

The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education

benefits. This benefit may be used for degree and certificate

programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training

and correspondence courses.

Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be

approved under certain circumstances. Generally, benefits

are payable for 10 years following your release from active

duty. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 30.

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Chapter 30 Monthly Payment Rates(10/1/2010)

Full-time = $1426.00

¾ time = $1069.00

½ time = $713.00

Less than half = Up to the amount paid for tuition and fees

*Some military members may contribute an additional $600 to the GI Bill or receive a college fund to receive increased monthly benefits.

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Chapter 1606Chapter 1606

The MGIB-SR program may be available to you if you are a member of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserve includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.

This benefit may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.

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Chapter 1606 Monthly Payment RatesChapter 1606 Monthly Payment Rates (as of 10/1/2010)

Full-time = $337.00

¾ time = $252.00

½ time = $167.00

Less than half = $84.25

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Chapter 1607 Chapter 1607

REAP was established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. It is

a new Department of Defense education benefit program

designed to provide educational assistance to members of

the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in

response to a war or national emergency.  

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Chapter 1607 Monthly Payments RatesChapter 1607 Monthly Payments Rates(as of 10/1/2010)

Deployed less than 1 year but more than 90 days: Full-time = $570.40 ¾ time = $427.80 ½ time = $285.20 Less than half =Up to the amount paid for tuition and fees

Deployed 1 year or more: Full-time = $855.60 ¾ time = $641.70 ½ time = $427.80 Less than half =Up to the amount paid for tuition and fees

Deployed 2 years or more: Full-time = $1140.80 ¾ time = $855.60 ½ time = $570.40 Less than half =Up to the amount paid for tuition and fees

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Chapter 31Chapter 31 This chapter of benefits may be

open to veterans who have been diagnosed with a service connected disability.

This is an employability program and was put in place to help disabled veterans find and keep suitable employment

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Chapter 31 Monthly Payments Rates Chapter 31 Monthly Payments Rates

No Dependents: Full-time = $547.54

2 Dependents: Full-time = $800.36

1 Dependent: Full-time = $679.18

Each Additional Dependent Full-time = $58.34

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Other InformationOther Information

Break Pay

Less than ½ time

Overpayments

Round Out

WU’sVerifying Enrollment

$1200

Distance Learning

Tutoring

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Chapter 35Chapter 35

Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program

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Cal Vet Dependents Fee WaiverCal Vet Dependents Fee Waiver

The California Veterans Fee Waiver is designed to assist eligible dependents and spouses with their educational needs by waiving all mandatory system wide tuition and fees at any California Community College, UC Campus, or any CSU.

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ResourcesResources http://www.va.gov/vaforms/ http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/ http://archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/ http://returningveterans.org/links.php/ http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_HOMEPAGE http://operationmilitarykids.org/public/home.aspx http://www.operationhomefront.net/  http://hirevetsfirst.gov/  http://www.nvlsp.org/Information/LSW/  http://www.cominghomeproject.net/cominghome/  http://www.thewelcomehomeproject.org/  www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/  http://calstate.edu/veterans

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Questions?Questions?

Joan Putnam Jeff WestonDirector, Veterans Center Director, Veterans SuccessSan Diego State University Sacramento State

Phone: (619) 594-5813  Phone: (916) 278-6733 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

http://www.sdsu.edu/veterans www.csus.edu/vets

Carolina Cardenas

Associate Director

Office of the Chancellor

(562) 951-4724

[email protected]

www.calstate.edu/sas