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Attention All Veteran and Active Duty Military Students Using VA Benefits

FAFSA Forms Will be avaiable in December

The U.S. Department of Education will be hosting a webinar on October 25th and 26th to explain the changes and updates for the 24/25 academic year.


Register here for the free webinar

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.
 

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 Thursday October 26th in office 3122 at Harris Hall. Free Pizza and Comaraderie!! Register Here

MSS/SVA Riverwalk: Please join SVA President, Jimmy Webber and the Virginia War Memorial Director, Ben King for a 75 minute stroll along the James river while learning about Richmond's diverse history on October 27th. Register Here

SVA Hosted Dinner: Join the SVA for dinner at 3 Monkeys (a veteran owned business) on October Thursday 19th from 7-9 p.m. Come enjoy some great company and learn more about what the 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 Monday October 9th in the MSS office, Harris Hall Rm 3122. Register Here

MSS/SVA Volunteer Street Clean Up: Come help the MSS staff and your fellow Vets make our streets cleaner on October 13th. We will meet at the 5th Baptist church, 1415 W Cary St parking lot at 1 p.m. Register Here

SVA Visibility Exchange: Join the National SVA for a workshop to foster connections, diversity and visibility on campus. This free workshop will be held on October 16th from 1-4 at Richmond Salon IV. You must be a current register member of the Student Veterans Association to register which can be done by following this link.
Once registered with the SVA you can register for the eventon Ramsconnect at this link. Please follow the instructions on the event to finalize your registration.

Free Wills Clinic: The MSS will host the Greater Bar Association on October 17th from 1-4 while they assist students with basic legal documents. Please register here
Once registered please email Stephen Ross as there are forms that must be filled out prior to the event.

• 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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