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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information:
Veterans Services Summer 2020 Guidance
We encourage you to continue your education and register for summer courses.
To retain the on-campus (in resident) rate for VA educational benefits, students must
be enrolled in at least one face-to-face course that has been converted to remote
or online instruction or has established meeting days and times during that period
of enrollment. When searching courses, look for classes with a notation stating, “converted from face-to-face to remote instruction” or “converted from face-to-face to online instruction.” Classes with either one of these notations are certified as on-campus. CCP/Certification
courses that have meeting days and times also will be certified as on-campus.
Summer Terms
Summer C (12 Weeks): June 1 - Aug. 21, 2020
Summer A (1st 6 weeks): June 1 - July 9, 2020
Summer B (2nd 6 weeks): July 13 - Aug. 21, 2020
Enrollment for Established Sessions
The Enrollment tables help illustrate how credits enrolled during condensed/shortened
time frames are calculated by VA education for your housing/stipend payments. You
may call VA education at 1-888-442-4551 to verify number of weeks to credits enrolled
equivalence.
Rate of Pursuit (RoP) equivalence for ch33 (also eligible ch31) or Training Time for
chapter 35, 31, 30 and 1606.
| Credits Enrolled to Credits Housing | Training Time | Percentage of Housing Payment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 credit enrolled = 3 credits RoP | 1/4 | These enrollments have RoP that is 50% or less. Housing is payable only when cumulative RoP greater than 50%. |
| 2 credits enrolled = 6 credits RoP | 1/2 | These enrollments have RoP that is 50% or less. Housing is payable only when cumulative RoP greater than 50%. |
| 3 credits enrolled = 9 credits RoP | 3/4 | 90% |
| 4+ credits enrolled = 12 credits RoP | Full Time | 100% |
| Credits Enrolled to Credits Housing | Training Time | Percentage of Housing Payment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 credit enrolled = 1.5 credits RoP | 1/4 | These enrollments have RoP that is 50% or less. Housing is payable only when cumulative RoP greater than 50%. |
| 2 credits enrolled = 3 credits RoP | 1/4 | These enrollments have RoP that is 50% or less. Housing is payable only when cumulative RoP greater than 50%. |
| 3 credits enrolled = 4.5 credits RoP |
Less 1/2 Greater 1/4 |
These enrollments have RoP that is 50% or less. Housing is payable only when cumulative RoP greater than 50%. |
| 4 credits enrolled = 6 credits RoP | 1/2 | These enrollments have RoP that is 50% or less. Housing is payable only when cumulative RoP greater than 50%. |
| 5 credits enrolled = 7.5 credits RoP | 1/2 | 70% |
| 6 credits enrolled = 9 credits RoP | 3/4 | 80% |
| 7 credits enrolled = 10.5 credits RoP | 3/4 | 90% |
| 8+ credits enrolled = 12 credits RoP | Full Time | 100% |
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: VA Education’s Message to Beneficiaries and Schools
On April 28, 2020, the President signed the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020. This new law gives the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) additional authorities to continue GI Bill and VR&E payments for the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on December 21, 2020.
- It allows for the continuation of payments to students participating in the Work Study
Program who are furloughed or have to stop working.
- Also allows VA to continue to pay benefits for up to 4 weeks to GI Bill and VR&E students whose classes are suspended, even if school is still open.
- There is a provision for restoration of entitlement for GI Bill and VR&E students who lose credit due to school closure or schools’ suspension of training.
- Finally, the new law will allow VA to extend the delimiting date for Montgomery GI Bill, Post-9/11 G Bill, and VR&E students if they are unable to attend training due to COVID-19.
There is no action required from a GI Bill or VR&E student. VA will provide new guidance and schedule training sessions with all VA approved schools and training facilities soon. We will work closely with work site managers and schools to ensure enrollments are accurately certified and processed timely.
If you have questions about your GI Bill benefits, please contact the Education Call Center at 1-888-442-4551 between 8 AM and 7 PM Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. GI Bill students may also learn more from the Student COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions webpage at: https://bddy.me/2VQteFA
VR&E students may contact their assigned Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor directly
via phone or email with any questions or concerns they may have during this period.
VA website: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill and visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/gibillEducation
PBSC Veterans Academic Advisors:
Lake Worth Campus| Christopher Shanks| shanksc@palmbeachstate.edu
Boca Raton Campus| Erica Weissman| weissmae@palmbeachstate.edu
Palm Beach Gardens Campus | Ashton Davis | davisa@palmbeachstate.edu
Loxahatchee Groves/Belle Glade Campuses | John Maloney | maloneyj@palmbeachstate.edu
Who We Are
As a veteran or military service member, you deserve an easy transition into college. With trained professionals in admissions, academic advising, financial aid and veterans affairs, Palm Beach State College is ready to assist you with the degree or certificate you're striving to achieve.
We are honored to welcome new and returning veterans who choose Palm Beach State College for their education and training needs. Our commitment is to reach out to all veterans and support their success, just as they have supported and served our nation.
News
Recent Events
South Florida Veterans Expo
October 30, 2019
Over 150 veterans, military service members and their families came to see more than 40 exhibitors at the South Florida Veterans Expo on Oct. 30, held at the South County Civic Center in Delray Beach. Employers, veterans organizations, schools and government agencies were on hand to hire and help the attendees in achieving their life and career goals. The expo opened with the Navy Operational Support Center West Palm Beach Color Guard, the national anthem sung by Jillian Flaherty, and welcome remarks by PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D., and former state Senator Maria Sachs, J.D. The free event was hosted by PBSC and Sachs, a champion of veterans, who played a key role in securing state funding for PBSC’s Veterans Success Center on the Lake Worth campus.
Veterans Expo Photos: See our photo album of the expo.
Many thanks to all the exhibitors and attendees – you made the Veterans Expo a success!
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