- General Information
- Recipients of Veterans Benefits
- Under What Chapter Am I Claiming Benefits
- Getting VA Benefits Started at SC State University
- Required Forms
- Educational Benefit Payment Rates
- Student Responsibilities
- Assistance Programs for Veterans and Dependents
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- SC State University Veterans Coordinator & Important Telephone Numbers
1. General Information
Certification of benefits is a service provided by the Veterans Coordinator in the Registrar’s Office, Moss Hall, Room 314. The office serves as a liaison between SC State University student veterans and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We assist student veterans with the processing of VA forms for educational benefits, advise student veterans concerning certain procedural requirements, and certify enrollment of SC State University student veterans into the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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2. Recipients of Veterans Benefits
CHAPTER 34, OLD GI BILL
CHAPTER 32, VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 35, DEPENDENTS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 30, NEW GI BILL (MONTGOMERY GI BILL)
CHAPTER 1606, NEW GI BILL (SELECTED RESERVE)
ACTIVATED RESERVISTS AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 - CHAPTER 1607
CHAPTER 31, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
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3. Under What Chapter Am I Claiming Benefits?
CHAPTER 34, OLD GI BILL
This program was discontinued on December 31, 1989. Generally, veteran students under this chapter entered active duty prior to January 1, 1977. Certain students eligible under this chapter on December 31, 1989, may also be eligible for Chapter 30 educational benefits if they have additional active duty service from October 19, 1984, through June 30, 1985, and meet other criteria as established under Chapter 30 guidelines. For more information on the Old Montgomery GI Bill select education benefits.
CHAPTER 30, NEW GI BILL (MONTGOMERY GI BILL)
Entered Active Duty after June 30, 1985. Completed at least 2 years continuous active service; contributed $1200 to the program; received a high school diploma or GED; and received an honorable discharge. For more information on the New Montgomery GI Bill select education benefits.
CHAPTER 1606, NEW GI BILL (SELECTED RESERVE)
Any person who enlists, re-enlists, or extends an enlistment in the Selective Reserve for not less than 6 years, in addition to any other period of obligation after June 30, 1985 and completed high school or GED, IADT, 180 days of service in the selective reserve and is satisfactorily participating in required training in the selective reserve. For more information on the Reserve GI Bill select education benefits.
CHAPTER 32, VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Entered the military service after January 1, 1977, contributed to the program, and did not contract with the Armed Forces under a delayed entry program. Benefits are dependent upon total contributions made and are calculated individually. No allowance is made for payment for dependents. Active duty service members may receive full VA educational entitlement under the VEAP program. Under specified conditions, participants under VEAP may be eligible to convert their entitlement to the New/Montgomery GI Bill. For more information on the Veterans Educational Assistance Program select education benefits.
CHAPTER 35, DEPENDENTS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This portion of 38 U.S.C. authorizes educational benefits to dependents and survivors of certain veterans who have serious disabilities as the result of their service, (100% disabled), or who have died of a service-connected cause, were a prisoner of war, or missing in action. For more information on Dependents Educational Assistance select education benefits.
CHAPTER 31, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Veterans who have been declared disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs due to service related injury. For more information on Vocational Rehabilitation contact your case manager.
ACTIVATED RESERVISTS AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 - CHAPTER 1607
Certain reservists who were activated after September 11, 2001 may either be eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits. For more information on Chapter 1607 select education benefits.
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4. Getting VA Benefits Started at SC State University
New Students:
- Complete VA Application online via the Department of Veterans Affairs website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms. Veterans eligible for Chapters 30, 32, 1606, or 1607 benefits must fill out form 22-1990. Dependents under Chapter 35 must fill out form 22-5490.
Veterans eligible for Chapter 31 benefits must contact their Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor before enrollment into the University. Veterans under Chapter 31 must submit Form 28-1905 (received from Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor) to the Veterans Affairs Coordinator. - All Chapters must complete VA Enrollment Certification Request Form via the SC State University Site: http://www.scsu.edu/admissions/registrarsoffice/forms.aspx.
- Submit VA Enrollment Certification Request Form (by mail or in-person) to the Veterans Affairs Coordinator:
Willie Mae Hampton
The Registrar’s Office/Veterans Affairs
314 Moss Hall
Post Office Box 8104
Orangeburg, SC 29117
- If necessary update any change in chapter status via the Department of Veterans Affairs website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms. Students under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 1606, & 1607 fill out form 22-1995. Students under Chapter 35 fill out form 22-5495.
- Complete VA Enrollment Certification Request Form via the SC State University Site: http://www.scsu.edu/admissions/registrarsoffice/forms.aspx. 3. Submit VA Enrollment Certification Request Form (by mail or in-person) to the Veterans Affairs Coordinator:
Willie Mae Hampton
The Registrar’s Office/Veterans Affairs
314 Moss Hall
Post Office Box 8104
Orangeburg, SC 29117
It can take six to eight weeks for the Department of Veterans Affairs to process VA Applications and Enrollment Certification Request Forms. New and continuing students seeking Veterans benefits are asked to complete and submit all necessary documentation no later than June 1st for the Fall Semester and November 1st for the Spring Semester. (Chapters 30, 1606, & 1607 only) must call the Department of Veterans Affairs at 877-823-2378 monthly to process enrollment verification for payment.
Veteran students transferring to South Carolina State University from another institution will complete VA Form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training. Students receiving benefits under Chapter 35 will use VA Form 22-5495.
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5. Required Forms
22-1990 Application for Education Benefits
- New applicants of all chapters except CH 35
- Document needed from CH 30 and 32 - DD-214
- Document needed from CH 1606 - Notice Of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) - DD-2384 • Document needed from CH 1606 - Kicker papers if eligible (MGIB Fund)
22-5490 Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Education Assistance
- New CH 35 applicants only
22-1995 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
- Students under all chapters, except CH 31 and CH 35, who are transferring VA benefits to Ohio University as well as for current Ohio University student veterans who want to change their major.
22-5495 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
- Students under CH 35 who are transferring VA benefits to Ohio University as well as for current Ohio University student veterans who want to change their major.
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6. Education Benefit Payment Rate
For payment information refer to Education Benefit Payment Rates page: http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/rates.htm
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7. Student Responsibilities
Veteran students at South Carolina State University have ongoing responsibilities to the Department of Veteran Affairs. The Department of Veteran Affairs and the Registrar's Office closely monitor each veteran student's enrollment status and academic program, primarily since the student's entitlement is based upon the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled and any changes in academic program.
The FOLLOWING are EXPECTED OF ALL STUDENT VETERANS and DEPENDENTS each SEMESTER:
- VA certification is validated by the semester. You are required to submit Certification documentation to the Veterans Coordinator to ensure that you are certified.
- You must maintain satisfactory progress to retain benefits.
- You are prohibited from receiving educational benefits for auditing a course.
- You will not receive benefits for repeated courses, unless they are graduation requirements.
- You must be formally admitted as a degree-seeking student after completing two quarters.
- Register only for courses that are required for completion of your selected degree.
- Do not register in courses for which you have previously received a passing grade/credit (even if taken at another institution).
- (Chapters 30, 1606, & 1607 only). Call the Department of Veterans Affairs at 877-823-2378 monthly to process enrollment verification for payment.
- Termination of attendance
- Change in credit hours
- Withdrawal or stop of attendance in a course
- Grades of Incomplete (I)
- Change in educational program
- Change in address or phone number
| Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
| 12 or more | Full time | 9 or more | Full time |
| 9 - 11 | ¾ time | 6 - 8 | ¾ time |
| 6 - 8 | ½ time | 4 - 5 | ½ time |
| 4 -5 | less than ½ time | 1 - 3 | less than ½ time |
| 1 - 3 | ¼ time | ||
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8. Assistance Programs for Veterans and Dependents
Tutorial Assistance Program
Tutorial assistance is available if you are receiving VA education assistance at the half-time or more rate and have a deficiency in a subject making tutoring necessary. If you have questions on this program please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at their toll-free number 1-888-442-4551.
Work Study Program
This program is available to any student receiving VA education benefits who is attending school three-quarter time or more. An individual working under this program may work at the school veterans' office, VA Regional Office, VA Medical Facilities, or at approved State employment offices. Work-study students are paid at either the state or Federal minimum wage, which ever is greater. If you have questions on this program contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at their toll-free number 1-888-442-4551.
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9. Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office
Eligibility and payment questions should be directed to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office at:
Southern Region
VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 100022
Decatur, GA 30031-7022
800-827-1000
http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=357
https://iris.va.gov/scripts/iris.cfg/php.exe/enduser/cci/phonenbrs.php
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10. SC State University Veterans Coordinator & Important Telephone Numbers
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Veterans Coordinator in Registrar Office between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 5:00p.m.
Willie Mae Hampton
Veterans Coordinator
The Registrar’s Office/Veterans Affairs
314 Moss Hall
Post Office Box 8104
Orangeburg, SC 29117
whampto1@scsu.edu
For further assistance, you can also reach Ann Belton, Registrar at SC State University, at 803-516-4656 or abelton3@scsu.edu.
SCSU Veterans Office 803-536-7196
SCSU Veterans Affairs Fax 803-536-8602
SCSU Registrar’s Office 803-586-7185
Department of Veteran Affairs 888-442-4551
VA Phone Assistance &
General Benefits Information
(including general Vocational
Rehabilitation questions) 800-827-1000
Chapters 30, 1606, & 1607
for monthly enrollment
verification & payment) 877-823-2378