Military and Veteran 学生服务

我如何获得I认证.e., have my enrollment reported to the Veteran's Administration (VA)?
After confirming enrollment through the Office of 入学s, new students should contact the School Certifying Official (SCO) by emailing the Registrar's Office according to the campus where they will be physically attending class.

When do I contact the School Certifying Official (SCO)?
After 你 have confirmed 你r enrollment with the Office of 入学, 然后与上海合作组织联系. This is based on the Campus where 你 physically attend. 

Do continuing students need to complete any paperwork after their first 学期 or year of attendance to continue receiving VA benefits?
Continuing students should keep a copy of their COE or 1905 (as applies) for their records so they are aware of the details of their benefits i.e有效期. 的 SCO also keeps a copy of this document on file, so if this information is needed the SCO can be contacted to assist.  一般, as long as this information is current, 涵盖即将到来的学期, no additional documentation is needed. 如果过期了, the beneficiary will need to contact the VA for assistance, as 你r units will NOT be certified by the SCO unless an updated form is received. It is the student's responsibility to ensure they know their eligibility status 在每个之前 学期. Students will be certified each 学期 they are enrolled; unless they contact the SCO 之前 the particular 学期 they would NOT like to be certified. Notification to the SCO 必须 be sent via Pacific email.

How do I get my Basic Allowance for 住房 (BAH)?
的 BAH is prompted when the SCO (School Certifying Official) certifies 你r units to the VA. This process is completed 之前 the beginning of the 学期. Please contact the VA if 你 have questions regarding this or visit the Basic Allowance for 住房 Rates page.  If any changes are made to 你r registration after the last day to add/drop during any given 学期, the SCO 必须 be notified IMMEDIATELY via 你r Pacific email. Changes to registration could affect 你r BAH and 五月 result in repayment to the VA for any overage in payment.

What if I would NOT like to be certified for a given 学期?
Please contact 你r campus SCO via Pacific email and notify them right away. 

What should I do if I reduce the number of units for which I am enrolled or have course changes during the 学期?
学生必须通知上海合作组织 立即 of any changes to enrollment status. Please refer to the current Academic Calendar for important dates. 

学生必须 also contact Student Accounts regarding any possible changes in their student account balance.

What should I do if I withdraw from the university?
学生必须 立即 notify their SCO of any changes to enrollment status during any given 学期. 学生必须 also contact Student Accounts regarding any possible changes in their student account balance. 

What documentation is required in order to have my units certified (enrollment reported) to the VA?

• Chapter 31 students need 1905年形成.
• All other chapters need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) provided by the VA after benefits are applied for or transferred. 请注意，COE 必须 be addressed to the person receiving benefits to be accepted. 因为这个过程需要时间, a 'Statement of Benefits' can also be accepted temporarily until COE is received by the SCO. This Statement of Benefits can be found at va.政府 on the Post-9/11 GI Bill Statement of Benefits page.

When should I apply for the 黄丝带计划? 
Students should apply for the Yellow Ribbon program as soon as 你 confirm 你r attendance at Pacific. This opportunity is on a first-come, first-served basis and has limited space. 

Will I be notified of my acceptance status for receiving the Yellow Ribbon benefit from Pacific?
Yes, the SCO on the campus which 你 attend will notify 你 within 10 business days.

How much does Pacific match for the 黄丝带计划?
After the yearly stipend by the VA is exhausted, Pacific matches 50/50 with the VA to cover the remainder of tuition and fees in regular term. 的 Yellow Ribbon program is not offered in summer. Please refer to the VA benefits site for yearly payment rates. 

Once I have completed my paperwork, are there any other steps I need to complete to ensure my financial obligations have been met for the 学期?
Always check with the Student Accounts and 金融援助 offices to ensure 你r requirements have been completed and 你r account is current 之前 每学期的开始.

If I want to enroll in the summer session, what should I do?
Summer is open enrollment so 你 五月 register. 的 Yellow Ribbon program is not offered in the summer. 然而, if 你 have any front end benefits remaining from the Yearly Stipend allotted to 你 by the VA, 你 五月 有一些保险. 请注意这是 没有保证的. Please contact the VA to determine the current balance on 你r benefit. 

As a Chapter 31 student, what charges are paid by the VA?
的 VA will pay for tuition, required fees and supplies, books, and parking. 的 student is responsible for on-campus room and board that is charged to the student account. 请参考您的 1905年形成 核准费用.

Do I need to pay my 学期 charges by the payment deadline if I am receiving benefits that cover the cost of my enrollment?
If 你 are receiving benefits that cover the total cost of enrollment (tuition & required fees only) but the University will not receive the funds 之前 学期付款截止日期, 你 will not be required to borrow money to cover costs while waiting for 你r benefits or be charged a late fee or penalty. If 你 are receiving financial aid that covers the total charges on 你r student account, then 你 have met 你r financial requirements for the 学期. If 你 are not receiving enough aid to cover total charges once 你r benefit amount is received, then 你 必须 pay the remaining balance in full. 

Do I need to complete a FAFSA to obtain 金融援助?
Yes, in order to receive Federal student loans, 你 必须 complete a FAFSA. Please file the FAFSA beginning in October of the current year to ensure 你 receive 你r award package 之前 the fall invoice which is sent the following July.