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General InformationVeterans’ BenefitsJFK University degree programs are approved by the CaliforniaState Approving Agency for veteran’s education (CSAAve), ande Department of veterans Affairs (vA).non-academic certificate programs are not approved for vAbenefits. veterans who expect to receive vA educational benefitsmust complete a notice to the veteran’s Affairs Coordinator at thetime of registration. Contact the veteran’s Affairs Coordinator inthe veterans Success Center for current information.Federal regulations mandate that educational institutions review allprior credit for all active military, former military and eligibledependants. Prior to being certified for benefits by the educationalinstitution, all official transcripts, including military transcripts,must be submitted.Montgomery G.I.-Bill Chapter 30Monthly benefits for the Montgomery G.I.-Bill are based on thenumber of units taken each quarter, the scheduled meeting dates ofeach course taken, and the number of the veterans’ dependents. eminimum number of units for each classification is listed in thefollowing table:Status Undergraduate Graduate LawFull-time 12 9.0 6ree-Quarter-time 9 6.0 4half-time 6 4.5 3Information on monthly benefits for the above attendance rates, forcourse attendance while on active duty, or for less than half-timeattendance may be obtained by visiting www.gibill.va.gov. Disabledveterans are advised to contact the vocational rehabilitation andCounseling Division located at 1301 Clay Street, oakland, CA94612-5209. Disabled veterans should also contact the University’soffice of Disability Services to review accommodation needs.Children of veterans qualify for benefits only if the veteran has a100 percent service-related disability.records still reflect a non-punitive grade for the course, theDepartment of veterans’ Affairs will inform the student that thebenefit payments for the course must be retroactively terminated.Post 9-11 G.I.-Billthe Post-9/11 G.I. Bill provides financial support for education andhousing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service onor after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with aservice-connected disability after 30 days. you must have receivedan honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Forfurther assistance please set-up an appointment with the veteranAffairs Coordinator at (925) 969-3332.Yellow Ribbon ProgramJFK University participates in the yellow ribbon Program. theUniversity provides tuition assistance to a limited number of eligiblePost-911 (Ch.33) veterans. In order to be eligible for this program aveteran must be 100% eligible for the Post-9/11 (Ch.33) G.I. Bill. Forfurther information on yellow ribbon program eligibility pleasevisit the G.I. bill website at www.gibill.va.gov. veterans interestedin applying for the yellow ribbon program should contact theveterans Affairs Coordinator, at (925) 969-3332.Veterans Success Centerthe JFK University veterans success center is a resource for allformer military members, active military members and dependantsof all military members. the center includes computer workstations, information on available community resources andinformation about vA benefits. the center hosts workshops fromcommunity veteran organizations and the vA. For additionalinformation about the center please contact the veteran AffairsCoordinator at vsc@jfku.edu or call (925) 969-3478.All applicants and recipients of veterans’ benefits must maintain acumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) if anundergraduate, 3.0 (B) if a graduate student or 70 if a law student.Linked students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) in allundergraduate courses and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) in allgraduate courses during the period of articulation.Students who fail to meet the minimum satisfactory GPArequirements will be placed on academic probation and notified. Ifa student remains on academic probation beyond two quarters orsemesters, the University will report a termination of benefits to theDepartment of veterans’ Affairs. e University may not continueto certify the enrollment of a veteran or eligible person whoseacademic progress remains below graduation requirements.the University must report the assignment of non-punitive grades(e.g., Incompletes) to the Department of veterans’ Affairs within 30days from the date the grades are assigned. the student is requiredto submit corroborative evidence to substantiate the student’s claimof mitigating circumstances. this is necessary to ensure compliancewith statutory restrictions on benefit payments. If, at the end of oneyear from the date the Incomplete was assigned, the student’sJohn F. KenneDy UnIverSIty General Information 39