Veterans' Programs

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Veterans' Programs

Welcome, Veterans

Hours

Mon - Tues	8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday	8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact

Chad Springer

5226 Foss Building

16101 Greenwood Ave. N

Shoreline, WA 98133

E-mail: cspringer@shoreline.edu

Phone: 206-546-4645

Shoreline Community College has a nationally recognized veterans' program. We are here to support you and help make your experience here a success.

Some of the services we offer include:

Use of the Veteran's Resource Center facility
Help in determining Veteran's Discount eligibility
Connection with the campus Veteran's Club
Help accessing GI Bill benefits
Access to onsite Vet Corps representative for assistance navigating the Shoreline system as well as outside resources

VA BENEFIT ALERT:

Starting August 1, 2011 VA benefits are changing. For a list of VA changes please go to www.gibill.va.gov. Break pay will no longer be payable. Veteran students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. There may be some delays in Summer and Fall BAH payments.

VA Benefit Chart

Your benefits are based on the amount of credits you are taking at the College:

VA Credits for Summer

Full time = 8 credits

3/4 time = 7 credits

1/2 time = 5-6 credits

*less than 5 credits is tuition only

VA Credits for Fall, Winter, Spring

Full time = 12 credits

3/4 time = 9-11 credits

1/2 time = 6-8 credits

*less than 6 credits is tuition only

Veterans' News at SCC:

May 2011: Memorial Day - SCC supports student veterans

November 2010: SCC joins with City of Shoreline to honor veterans Event photos

October 2010: SCC receives Dept. of Ed grant to support veterans

Helpful Links:	Additional Resources:
Veteran's Club	Washington Veterans Homes: 877-838-7787
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	American Legion: 206-220-6223
Veterans Employment and Training	Disabled American Veterans: 206-220-6225
King County Veterans Services	Veterans of Foreign Wars: 206-220-6191
Small Business Assistance for Veterans	Compass Ctr/Transitional Housing: 206-357-3260
Veterans Fellowship Program (Port of Seattle)	WA State Dept of Veterans Affairs: 1-877-249-05
New GI Bill	Military Order of the Purple Heart: 206-220-6230
National Association for Black Veterans	Paralyzed Veterans of America: 206-220-6731
Washington State Dept of Veterans Affairs	Small Business Assistance/Vets: 206-553-7312
Seattle Veterans Center	Seattle Veterans Center 206-553-2706
24 Hour VA Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)	24 Hour VA Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
FIPSE (Funding for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education)

Forms:
Application for VA Education Benefits
Request Change of Program or Place of Training
Application for Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance