Veterans Benefits and Services
Certifying Officers
Shirley Kossow - (530) 283-0202, ext. 296
Cheryl Patterson - (530) 283-0202, ext. 218
Academic Counselor for Veteran Services
George McNulty - ( 530) 283-0202, ext. 237
Location
The Veterans Certifying Officials are located in the Financial Aid Office.
Eligibility
Feather River College has been approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to offer benefits of higher education to veterans, reservists and eligible dependents (including step-child or adopted child). These benefits are available through the following programs:
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The Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
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Reservists Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 106)
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U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Chapter 31)
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Veterans Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32) - VEAP - Post Vietnam Era
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Vietnam Era (Chapter 30 - modified)
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Dependents GI Bill (Chapter 35)
How to Apply
There are three ways to apply for Educational Benefits:
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Plumas County Veteran's Services Office (530) 283-6275
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At Feather River College
Eligible students must receive a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA before receiving benefits.
Student Responsibilities
Before benefits are received, the student must provide the VA Certifying Officers with the following:
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Certificate of Eligibility
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Completed Educational Plan through the Veterans Services Academic Counselor
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Transcripts of all previous coursework
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A copy of your DD-214 (Veterans Only)
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Completed assessment test
Each semester the student must meet with:
Important: Report any changes in enrollment or academic status that may affect VA benefits to the Veterans' Certifying Officials at FRC. When changes are not reported, the result is often underpayment or overpayment of VA benefits.
Benefits Coverage
When applying for benefits the student must declare a major. Payment of educational benefits is based on the number of units in which a student is enrolled. Benefits will be paid only for courses required for that degree. Once a satisfactory grade has been earned, the student may not receive benefits for a repeated course.* Benefits are restricted on some types of courses. Students should always check with the Feather River College Veterans Services Office before registering for courses.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
The Veterans' Administration requires that veterans maintain satisfactory progress toward a degree. This includes maintaining a GPA of at least 2.0. Veterans who become academically disqualifed must follw the school's criteria for reinstatement after academic disqualification.
*Course Repetition
A course may be repeated for VA benefits only if repetition is necessary to successfully satisfy specific major requirements. Veterans may repeat a class more than once and receive VA educational benefits if the condition that required the initional repetition still exists.
College Fee Waiver Program for Dependents of Veterans
As a child of a service-connected deceased or disabled veteran, you as a student, may be eligible for a waiver of tuition and fees. The program is administered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligible students do not need to be drawing the GE Bill, but may be required to meet certain income requirements to qualify. Applications are available at the Plumas County Veterans Service Office.
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