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Are you a Veteran with a story? Do you like educating our civilan population about the military experience and the transition to the acedemic realm? If so, we need you. We are looking for veteran volunteers to be panel speakers for our Green Zone Training program. If you would like to be a pannelist please contact Stephen Ross

The Student Veteran Association (SVA) Needs You!! If you are looking for a great way to connect with your fellow Vets, this is the perfect opportunity. If you are a spouse or dependent, this is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside the VCU veteran community. The SVA recruits any and all within our Military Student Services Community. Have a glance at the below statement from our local VCU SVA Leadership Team. We would love to have you on board!!

SVA acts as a catalyst for student veteran success by providing resources, network support and advocacy to, through, and beyond higher education. Our mission is academic, personal, and professional success for student veterans, military spouses, and dependents at VCU. Each semester we provide programming intended to be impactful, and our members make that possible.

Follow VCU SVA on social media and join our GroupMe chat to say hello and connect with other VCU SVA members. We partner closely with VCU Military Student Services, and their email blasts will highlight upcoming SVA events. Be sure to drop in the VCU Military Student Services office for a quiet place to study, meet their dedicated staff, and learn about resources for academic, personal, and professional growth.

Bookmark the VCU SVA website on Campusgroups and check back for updates about events and other resources.

Visit the national Student Veterans of America website to learn more about national and regional events, such as SVA Washington Week, SVA NatCon, and regional summits. Check out some of the online features of SVA Membership, such as MySVA and SVA's Success Hub. SVA also has a lot of great information on scholarships and the advocacy work that they perform to advance veteran student policies at the state and national level.

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.
 

RVA Internship & Experiential Opportunities Fair
When: October 29th  12-3pm
Where: Richmond Salons, 2nd Floor Student Commons
Register Here

UNlimited Potential Career & Internship Fair
When: October 23rd 12-3pm
Where: Richmond Salons, 2nd Floor Student Commons
Register Here

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: 

9/11 Ruck and Rememberance: Join us to honor the memories of of those we lost during the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. We will have a wreath laying ceremony and a Ruck in the Student Commons to commemorate that faiteful day. Never forget those we lost. Register Here

MSS Pizza Day: Join the MSS Staff and the SVA starting at 12:00 on Wednesday September 25th 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 Barrio-Taqueria (a veteran owned business) on Monday September 9th from 6-8 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, September 11th in the MSS office, Harris Hall Rm 3122. Register Here

Community Cleanup: Join us on October 1st 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. We will publish guidelines for submissions mid September so be on the lookout.

 

• 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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