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The Utah Legislature has passed House Bill 124 granting In-State Tuition to Veterans and their families if they take steps to establish Utah residency. This law goes into effective 8 May 2012! Not Before! No more waiting for a year, just start school and pay the lower rate right off. Interested? Here's what you have to show:
- Evidence of a discharge other than dishonorable from the Armed Forces within the past 12-months (DD 214).
- A written and signed declaration relinquishing residency in any other state and stating that you do not maintain a residency in another state.
- Objective evidence you have relinquished residency elsewhere - Utah voter registration card, Utah drivers licence, ID, or vehicle registration, evidence of employment in Utah, rental agreement or utility bills.
More information to follow as the University establishes procedures for implementation. Always gotta do that!
WHY SHOULD A VETERAN COME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH?
- NEW In-State tuition rate for Veterans and their families.
- Active and growing student Veterans organization and community
- New Veteran Support Center to call home
- Strong Community Support for Veterans, on campus and off.
- Social events - BBQs, dinners, activities for adult students, etc
- Yellow Ribbon Program for financial assistance
- TA Approved for you Guard and Reserve folks
- Advising
- Counseling
- Tutoring
- Recognition of your efforts
- Student Veteran of the Year award
- SALUTE National Veterans Honor Society
- National Center for Veterans Studies - a nationally recognized program
- OUTSTANDING Outdoor Activities
- World Class Skiing
- Mountain biking
- Climbing
- Hiking
WHERE TO GET ANSWERS CONCERNING YOUR EDUCATION ENTITLEMENTS
The Center has received several questions concerning student Vets who change to Post 9-11 NOT having the number of months remaining that they think they should. Taking into consideration all the variables, such as whether you withdrew or got an F in a class, etc., if you still have a question on your entitlement DO NOT call the VA Help Line! You now have a VA representative in the Center to answer these questions! Alan Heal will review your entitlement and make sure you are getting what you deserve! Just come in and set up a time to meet. Alan will review your records and let you know where you stand.
However, if you have to contact Muskogee, go to this page- opens new window and send an e-mail query to VA. E-mail reaches a more experienced adjudicator and they are supposed to (suppose… such a fascinating word…) respond within 5 business days. Write them for those questions Alan can't answer. (Wont be many).
My only request is to not use this for day-to-day questions. Use the Veteran Services window in the Student Services Building or contact the Center. Use the e-mail method for the ‘big’ questions. Thanks and give us some feedback on how this works. Remember: the answer you get may not make you happy, but if it’s right, it’s right.
DEPLOYMENT? HERE'S WHAT YOU DO!
If you are deploying during the term make sure you stop by the Center and get help in closing the loop with the University. At a minimum download and use the following documents. Any questions just give us a call.
U of U Deployment Checklist- PDF- opens new window
Notification of Military Activation- PDF- opens new window
Undergraduate Leave of Absence- PDF- opens new window
Graduate Leave of Absence- PDF- opens new window
FEDERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE UPDATE
TA Update - The DOD has effectively placed a hold on any changes to the Tuition Assistance program until later this summer. This means your current TA program is good and won't change any time soon. Any questions call Roger at the Center.
MASTERS DEGREE IN STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFERED!
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy in the College of Education offers a master’s degree with an emphasis in student affairs. The program is designed to prepare practitioners in colleges and universities who are interested in college access, persistence and retention and transition following higher education. Graduates are prepared to serve in program areas such as academic advising, career counseling, financial aid staff, admissions and resource services for certain populations of students such as Center for Ethnic Student Affairs, Disability Services, Women’s Resources Center, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center and Veterans Resource Centers. Details about the degree and application process can be found on the ELP website at: http://www.ed.utah.edu/ELP/geninfo.html. The program advisor is Mary Skorheim and she can be reached at: mary.skorheim@utah.edu.
BUSINESS COLLEGE PROVIDES INCENTIVES FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES
The University of Utah has initiated an aggressive program for Veterans who are interested in graduate education in the field of business. They are offering the following opportunity to move forward with your graduate education:
In recognition of your service and sacrifice to our nation the University of Utah would like to honor Veterans and their spouses with a 20% tuition discount for our GRE, GMAT, or LSAT Preparation courses for the academic year 2011-12. At the U we feel this is the least we can do for what you have done for us. Simple apply for the course as directed and submit proof of your status (DD 214, copy of your ID card, etc.) to the Veteran Support Center (vetcenter@sa.utah.edu) for verification (801-587-7722). Make sure you provide the following in the body of your e-mail or in your documentation:
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Name
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Address
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Course for which applying
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Contact number or e-mail Branch of Service
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Status (active, reserve, spouse, etc.)
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ETS date (if applicable)
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Will you be using VA Educational Benefits?
This is a good opportunity to get started on that MBA or other graduate degree you have been seeking. To find out more about this program, click here- opens new window.
