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Welcome to Military and Veteran Services’ inaugural Military Corner. This space is designed for you to see what is going on in Military and Veteran Services. You can see upcoming workshops, information pertaining to the Student Veterans of America club, and monthly factoids. We look forward to working with you.

Benefit Reminders

Students using VA education benefits should submit a certification request upon enrolling each semester. Active duty/reservists/National Guard using tuition assistance (TA) should email va@vpcc.edu to notify us of intentions so we can hold classes.

Contact Military and Veteran Students if you wish to make schedule changes so we can lift the hold for you to make the change. If making a change on the day of the deadline, you must contact Military and Veteran Services PRIOR to the close of business.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) Kickstarter Week Agenda

Aug. 29

0800-0900: Morning meet and greet. (Refreshments provided)

1500-1600: Get to know your Military and Veteran Services staff (Wythe Hall)

Aug. 30

0800 – 0900:  Morning meet and greet. (Refreshments provided)

1500-1600: PowerPoint presentation and salute. National Honor Society for Veterans (library classroom)

Aug. 31

0800-0900: Morning meet and greet (Refreshments provided)

1500-1600: Presentation, The Mission (library classroom)

Sept. 1

0800-0900: Morning meet and greet (Refreshments provided)

1500-1600: Presentation, Learn more about SVA (library classroom)

Sept. 2

0800-0900: Morning meet and greet (Refreshments provided)

No afternoon session.

Key Upcoming Events and Dates:

Understanding your VA educational benefits and financial aid: Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. (All from 1300-1400)

Workshops on how to file a disability claim with American Legion: Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. (All from 0900-1000)

Library resources workshops: Sept. 19, Oct. 25, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20 (All from 1400-1500)

Career Resources with Hampton Roads Veteran Employment Center: Oct. 3, Nov. 14, Dec. 5. (All from 1100-1200)

August Factoids:

Aug. 4: Coast Guard birthday. Since 1790, the Coast Guard has kept the nation’s waterways safe.

Aug. 7: National Purple Heart Day. It honors those who have been wounded or killed in military service.

Aug. 29: Marine Corps Reserve birthday

If there is something that you would like to see us offer, please take our Veterans Services survey at https://tncc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_abH723wzdtV9q1o.

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