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• Provide proof of military service by submitting a DD-214 with an Honorable Discharge from the United States military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or National Guard) or a copy of current active United States military orders.
• Be actively enrolled as an undergraduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University.
• Retain a 3.0 GPA or higher for undergraduates (see tiers below).
• Have completed at least 12 credit hours of undergraduate coursework thus far.
• Demonstrate SALUTE's core values: Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, Excellence
• One-time $35 payment for lifetime membership.

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. When you receive a text from the VA asking to confirm your enrollment, please be sure to send "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.

For Chapter 1606 Benefits

Remember to verify your enrollment each month through the WAVE portal or by calling the VA at 888.442.4551.  Verification can be done the 1st of the following month... so August's verification can  be done Sept 1

Verification of enrollment letter  

If you need a verification of enrollment letter to keep your Tri-Care benefits or Mliitary ID card, please visit this this link at the VCU Records and Registration office to request your letter.  Please be sure to provide an "estimated graduation date" on your request as it is not automatically added and is needed by the VA.
 

Storm Water Inspector (Immediate Hire)
Company Info here
If you are interested, please contact Clay Grogan 

VCU Engineering Assistant
Please see job listing here
If you are interested, please contact Chris Kenney

Scholoarship Links

• Fisher House Scholarships
• ThanksUSA Scholarships
• VA-ACME Scholarships
• Visit VCU’s National Scholarship Office for more.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Mark Your Calendars: 

MSS Pizza Day: Join the MSS Staff and the SVA starting at 12:00 on Wednesday October 30th in office at 3122 Harris Hall. Free Pizza and Comaraderie!! Our Pizza Day is sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project this year. Many thanks for their support!! Register Here

MSS & SVA Hosted Dinner: Join the MSS & SVA for dinner at Riverside Tavern (a veteran owned business) on Thursday, October 17th from 7-9 p.m. Come enjoy some great company and learn more about what the MSS & SVA does to support our veteran students. Register Here

Bi-Weekly SVA Meeting: Currious about what the SVA does and how we support our fellow military affliated students? Come on out to our next meeting on Wednesday, October 9th in the MSS office, Harris Hall Rm 3122. Register Here

Community Cleanup: Join us on October 15th at 8:00 a.m. as we walk from the 5th Babtist church on Cary Street to Harris Hall and do the dirty deed of picking up trash. All suplies and protective gear will be provided by teh MSS Office. Register Here

Free Wills Clinic: Now is your chance to get those legal documents taken care of. We will have volunteers from the Great Richmond Bar Association in the MSS Office on October 23rd from 1-4 to help with basic wills, medical advanced directives and powers of attorney. This equates to a savings of over $500!! Do Not Miss this opportunity. Register Here

Veterans Day Art Show: The MSS and SVA are proud to announce our very first Military Community Art Show. The show will take place in the MSS Office on Veterans Day, November 11th from 9-2. Food will be provided. We will showcase work from our military affilated students in the VCUArts programs as well as our MSS community at large that like to dabble. RSVP Here

Green Zone: Learn how to support Veterans and their families as they transition to civilian/student life on October 15th. This event is for those in a teaching and/or support role. Register Here

Military Veterans Alumni Council Golf Outing: Come join our VCU Veteran Alumni for a fun evening of golf. All current students, dependents and military affiliated are invited. Please register here

• Department of Defense Identification Card
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
• Veteran ID Card
• Veterans designation on a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card

 

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