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If you have a service connected disability, you may qualify for educational assistance from the Veteran's Administration through the Vocational Rehabilitation program. Application must be made to the San Antonio Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment office and interviews are required.

If you are certified as eligible to receive educational assistance through this program, the VA will pay for the following:

Tuition: Tuition will be paid for any classes that you take that are on an approved degree plan. The degree plan must be approved by the VA and the classes certified by the Office of Financial Aid at Schreiner University before tuition can be paid.

Fees: Student Activity and technology fees will be paid for along with any fees related to a course that is required to complete your degree plan.

Books: Books that are required are covered by the benefit. However, those that are recommended but NOT required are not covered and are the responsibility of the student.

Supplies: Pen, paper and other various supplies up to a maximum of $50 per semester will be covered. Supplies beyond $50 such as art supplies that are REQUIRED for the class will be covered. Any other purchases must be approved by your VA counselor before purchased or you may be responsible for these charges.

What must you do to get these benefits?

Step 1: Once accepted for admission, meet with your academic advisor and complete a degree plan. Provide a copy of that degree plan to both the VA and the Office of Financial Aid.

Step 2: Apply for and be certified as eligible to receive these benefits by the San Antonio Department of Veteran's Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment office. Until a signed rehabilitation plan is completed and signed by your counselor and case manager, you are not considered a Chapter 31 participant.

Step 3: Bring your Authorization and Certification of Entrance and Reentrance into Rehabilitation and Certification of Status form (form 28-1905) to the Office of Financial Aid at Schreiner University

Step 4: Register for classes and give a copy of your class schedule to the Office of Financial Aid. The Office of Financial Aid will certify your enrollment as soon as you are registered for classes and have provided form 28-1905 covering the semester for which you are registered. Should you add or drop a class or change your enrollment status in any way, you must contact the Office of Financial Aid immediately. The Office of Financial Aid can only certify those courses that are applicable to your degree plan. Tuition for courses taken that are not approved and/or are not on the degree plan is the responsibility of the student. This process must be completed each semester. The VA must approve any retake of classes before certification can be made. Classes taken for audit cannot be certified.

Step 5: Once you have graduated with your degree - request from the Schreiner University Registrar that an official academic transcript be sent to the San Antonio VA office.

Please note: You will be required to meet with your VA case manager at least twice a year to maintain eligibility.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for Schreiner University is:
Michael Anthony
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (368/28)
5788 Eckhert Road
San Antonio, TX 78240
Telephone: 210-699-2329 | Fax: 210-699-2341
E-mail: manthony@vba.va.gov

For more information, you may also call 1-210-699-2327 or 2328 or visit www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/vreindex.htm