Frequently Asked Questions
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Veteran's Benefits - Chapters
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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.
For more information, you may also call 1-210-699-2100 or
visit:
http://www.southtexas.va.gov/scd/Tejeda.asp
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