Post 9/11
Yellow Ribbon
Enrollment
TA / Voc Rehab
VA / FA
100
What is the max full time BAH rate for our zip code?
$2,325
100
Last year, we increased our max Yellow Ribbon amount. What is this new amount?
$10,000
100
True or False: a VA student needs their DD-214 and Certificate of Eligibility in order to be considered “packaged”?
TRUE: CFA requires that the FP submit all these documents to be packaged. (exception: if the student doesn't have a COE they must apply for FA)
100
What does TA stand for?
Tuition Assistance
100
What does VA stand for?
Veterans Affairs
200
True or False: Students will receive their full BAH amount of $2,325 if they qualify for it.
FALSE. The "No Break Pay Policy" causes VA to deduct the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in between each MOD.
200
When does a student use his Yellow Ribbon scholarship?
When a student hits his Post 9/11 tuition cap and still needs additional tuition to be covered.
200
When should you have a VA student sign the Bill of Rights form?
Prior to signing the Enrollment Agreement. This is DoD requirement when enrolling VA students.
200
Which CCSD employee processes TA?
Nene AgbeyTeye
200
What day of the MOD will a new student be certified for their first class?
Friday of week 2
300
True or False: Josh is eligible for 100% Post 9/11. It is guaranteed that VA will cover his tuition in full.
FALSE: Due to VA tuition caps, it is never guaranteed that VA will cover a student's tuition completely.
300
What % under Post 9/11 is required to qualify for Yellow Ribbon?
100%
300
How many VA reps do we have on all 3 CCSD campuses?
ZERO
300
Which CCSD employee processes Voc Rehab
Julie Palmer
300
When will a VA student who meets all requirements to receive their Pell Grant actually receive their check?
After the student has completed their entire term (4 mods) and VA has paid off their entire term. (Both usually occur around the same time)
400
True or False: Nene is eligible for Post 9/11 at an eligibility rate of 60%. This means VA will pay for 60% of his tuition.
FALSE: This means Nene is eligible for 60% of VA's tuition cap which is far less than 60% of the tuition cost.
400
True or False: Yellow Ribbon pays for all tuition not covered by Post 9/11.
FALSE: Yellow Ribbon also has a cap of $10,000. Therefore, if tuition exceeds this amount it will not be covered.
400
True or False: a VA student needs their DD-214 and Certificate of Eligibility in order to be certified.
FALSE: A VA student can be certified just by verbally stating that they have benefits.
400
True or False: A Voc Rehab recipient must first get their program approved by a counselor prior to enrolling?
TRUE: A Voc Rehab counselor must first approve the student's choice of program prior to enrolling. They also have to approve any program changes, upgrades, downgrades, etc.
400
True or False: All current VA students are certified every MOD during week 1 of classes?
FALSE: all current students are certified during week 2 of each class. This allows changes to be made during the add/drop period of week 1.
500
What is the current tuition cap for the Post 9/11 GI Bill?
$20,235.02
500
True or False: Baris is Active Duty with 100% eligibility under Post 9/11. He will also qualify for Yellow Ribbon.
FALSE: Active Duty disqualifies a student from Yellow Ribbon.
500
What is Bruce’s official VA title?
School Certifying Official (SCO)
500
What is the max amount a student can receive per year in TA benefits?
$4,500
500
Alex is approved under the Montgomery GI Bill. How much tuition will VA pay?
ZERO. While using the Montgomery GI Bill, students will receive a monthly stipend but no tuition will be paid on the student's behalf.
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