We are still awaiting the release of new guidance for the VMSDEP from The Virginia Department of Veteran Services. We will continue to track and filter out information as it becomes available.
If you have not submitted your RFC for the coming Fall semster, please do so now and have your advisor approve it.
If you are staying in the RVA area for the summer break and in need of food assitance, please check out the Rams Pantry
School Certifying Official Updates
For Chapter 33 post 9/11 Gi Bill students
The VA will reach out each month to verify enrollment to keep sending monthly BAH payments. If you receive a text from the VA asking to confirm your enrollment, please be sure to reply with "Y" if you are still in classes. If you mark "N"... the VA will stop sending your monthly cost of living payments until your enrollment status can be verified.
If you have questions about the payment status for GI Bill benefits, please contact the VA at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551) for assistance. You can also visit us in person at 1015 Floyd Avenue, Room 3122 for further assistance.
Employment, Internship, and Volunteer Opportunities
Scholarships and Professional Growth Opportunities
The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open in December 2023 and will include several major changes that you can read about here.
Be sure to regularly check theRAMS Scholarship Hub for scholarship opportunities that are open to VCU students.
Don’t forget that the Military Student Services’ website also lists several scholarships and financial aid opportunities specifically for veterans, service members, and their families: https://militaryservices.vcu.edu/scholarships-and-aid/
SVA and MSS Updates and Events
Mark Your Calendars:
Legacy Ruck and Roll: Join us on June 8th begining at 9:30 as we Ruck and Roll to help raise awareness for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOTMF) and Drew Ross Memorial Foundation (DRMF). These two organizations are working to celebrate the legacy of Post 9/11 servicemembers of the Global War on Terrorism. Register Here
Extras
Free access to the great outdoors!
Veterans and their families are eligible to free lifetime access to all U.S. national parks.
“Join us as we explore critical topics to forge a holistic understanding of Special Warfare, and the role of Army Special Operations Forces of the past, present, and in the future of our National Defense.”