Meet the Staff:
Alicia Marsh-Associate Director-Veteran Services
Valerie Verra-Veterans Services Administrator
Kasie Kirkpatrick-Veteran Services Coordinator
Tony Hollinger-Director for Military-Affiliated Student Support and Special Initiatives
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AU Veterans Services is here to assist American University students using VA Education benefits towards their AU degree/certificate. We also offer campus resources for all of our military-affiliated students including active student groups to join.
Mission: American University Veteran Services mission is to create a one-stop location for transitioning military and their dependents. We are here to assist in any way we are able, while striving to build an even tighter knit community.
Operating as usual
Have a wonderful break and stay safe! We will answer all email inquiries sent to [email protected] as quickly as possible when we re-open.
Don't forget we have answers to Frequently Asked Questions 24/7 at:
https://help.american.edu/csm?id=veterans
Thinking about changing a grade type to Pass/Fail?
Please visit: https://help.american.edu/help?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0016696 for more information concerning AU's Extended Grade Type Option
Visit AU Veteran Services FAQs to see how changing your grade type may impact your VA Education Benefits
https://www.american.edu/veterans/au-annoucements-and-updates-for-va-benefits.cfm
Happy Birthday United States Space Force!
With Spring semester approaching, the Veteran Services Office is starting to work through VA certifications. A common question among students using VA education benefits is:
Why does AU submit a certification for $0 to the VA?
Find more information about the "zero cert" process please visit:
https://help.american.edu/help?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0016691&sys_kb_id=e44538511b4d64103ecbc9522a4bcbcf&spa=1.
Congratulations Class of 2020!!
Happy Birthday National Guard!
AU Veteran Services wants to say a special THANK YOU to our VA Work Study team for the Fall 2020 semester! They put in countless hours to get you answers to Frequently Asked Questions at help.american.edu/help, talked to many prospective and current AU students at Virtual Office hours as well as completed many miscellaneous projects while we all adjusted to work and school remotely. We appreciate all you do!
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As our VA Work Study students prepare for Finals and the upcoming Winter Break we are closing Virtual Open Office Hours for now. VA Work Study students will be back to answer your questions for Spring 2021!
As always if you have questions, you can contact us by email at:
[email protected]
Schedule an appointment to talk to a member of the Veteran Services Team by phone/zoom:
https://veteranservices.youcanbook.me/
Did you know you may be eligible for Education and Career counseling from the VA? Known as Chapter 36 benefits, Education and Career Counseling is available to ALL students using VA Education Benefits. Find out more here:
https://help.american.edu/help?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0016684
Have you registered for your courses for Spring 2021/Term 1 2021?
Planning to apply VA Education Benefits to these courses?
Fill out your Request for Certification today!
https://www.american.edu/veterans/important-forms.cfm
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Have a question about using your VA Education Benefits? Our VA Work Study Students have been hard at work providing answers to your Frequently Asked Questions
Visit: help.american.edu/help for more info
Need a direct link to the Veteran Services database of FAQs? Visit: https://help.american.edu/csm?id=veterans
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Thank you, Native American Veterans, service members and their families for your contributions, commitment, and sacrifice to this Nation 🇺🇸 #NativeAmericanHeritageDay
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Have questions? Email [email protected] and we will reply as soon as the office re-opens.
***SCHOLARSHIP ALERT***
Time is running out to apply for the Google SVA Scholarship!
As part of Google’s commitment to military veterans, the company partners with SVA each year to fund scholarships. The scholarship provides assistance to student veterans who are pursuing university degrees in the field of computer science in the U.S.
Selected students will receive $10,000 for the upcoming school year. Google SVA Scholars will also be invited to the Google Scholars Retreat in the summer of 2021.
Related Technical Fields may include:
Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering (with a heavy computer science course load)
Computer Engineering
Information Systems
Information Technology
Applied Networking
Systems administration
Related Technical Fields do not include:
Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
This application will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 4, 2020.
Apply here:
https://studentveterans.org/programs-events/scholarships/google-scholarship/?j=61933&sfmc_sub=343414&l=508_HTML&u=1398130&mid=514003021&jb=0
Google and SVA award eight $10,000 scholarships annually to students studying computer science and related majors.
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 4th!
Did you graduate in May 2020, August 2020 or will you graduate in December 2020?
Graduating students who are serving, have served, or will serve after graduation receive a red, white, and blue cord to wear over their gown, courtesy of the Student Veterans of America (AU Chapter).
Please complete the form attached below so we can mail you your Veterans cord. Congratulations!
https://american.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a8YA9JAg3If1Vsx
Happy Birthday Marines!
Join us from 1:00 PM EST-3:00 PM EST on Wednesday, November 11th for a Virtual Veterans Day ceremony!
https://american.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6592546
Join us from 1:00 PM EST-3:00 PM EST on Wednesday, November 11th for a Virtual Veterans Day ceremony!
https://american.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6592546
Have questions? Sign up here if you have questions for our VA Work Study team!
https://virtualofficehours.youcanbook.me/service/jsps/cal.jsp?cal=0b04e0f9-da80-4ae8-946e-ebb11e5e39ac&ini=1604351790307&jumpDate=2020-11-03
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Wondering how changes to Spring 2021 impact your VA Education Benefits? Find our updated FAQ's here:
https://www.american.edu/veterans/au-annoucements-and-updates-for-va-benefits.cfm
Happy Birthday Navy!!
Happy 245th Birthday, Shipmates! 🎉
May we all continue to serve with Honor, Courage, and Commitment and uphold the long US Navy tradition of “Victory at Sea.”
Have you heard about the STEM Scholarship? Take a moment and see if this scholarship applies to you! Have questions? Call the VA at 888-442-4551
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As of August 1, 2020 the VA has made some changes in how they calculate Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit rates based on length of service. Contact the VA at the information provided at the bottom of the page if you have questions about how these changes may impact you.
Did you start classes this past Monday? Make sure to send your Request for Certification for Term 4 (Oct-Dec) 2020 so we can send your enrollment information to the VA.
https://www.american.edu/veterans/important-forms.cfm (Green Box)
Have more questions? Email [email protected]
The university is still determining what the Spring 2021 semester will look like but it's good to know this legislation has passed!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Special COVID rules extended to December 21, 2021
With the passage of H.R.8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, the special COVID rules have been extended. Post 9/11 GI Bill students who pursue resident courses converted to an online modality solely due to COVID 19 will continue to receive the MHA rate for resident training. Students who have any questions concerning their course modality should contact their learning institution. For specific questions about VA education benefits, please call the Education Call center at 1-888-442-4551.
Take a look at the changes from The Forever GI Bill!
For more information go to: https://www.american.edu/veterans/au-annoucements-and-updates-for-va-benefits.cfm
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Forever GI Bill We will be highlighting some of these recent changes in future posts so stay tuned!
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Today is an important day as we celebrate the signing of the Colmery Act. Three years ago, the Colmery Act was signed into law, containing 34 provisions that...
A friendly reminder to submit your Request for Certification for Fall 2020 and 2020 Term 4 if you haven't done so already.
Have questions? Email [email protected]
https://www.american.edu/veterans/important-forms.cfm
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