Veterans & Servicemember Resource Center

Veteran and Servicemember Resource Center
D. Justin McCarthy College Center
Fifth Floor, Suite 504
508-626-4632
veterans@framingham.edu

Mission Statement
Framingham State College recognizes the unique needs of Servicemember and returning veterans. The College welcomes the qualities of maturity, commitment, and leadership developed through military experience. Students are encouraged to use these qualities as active participants in the campus community.

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Qualified veterans and the dependents of deceased or disabled veterans whose death or disability is a direct result of their military service may be eligible for VA educational benefits under one of the following programs while attending FSC:

Chapter 30: Montgomery G.I. Bill-Active Duty/Discharged
Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation
Chapter 32: Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
Chapter 33: Post - 9/11 G.I. Bill (see note below)
Chapter 35: Dependents Education Assistance
chapter 1606: Montgomery G.I. Bill-Selected Reserve
Chapter 1607: Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP)

NOTE: Individuals currently eligible for Chapter 30, Chapter 1606, or Chapter 1607 may make an irrevocable election from their existing program to the Chapter 33 Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. For more information contact the Department of Veterans Affairs.

TO APPLY FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS:

Chapters 30, 32, 33, 1606 or 1607

Veterans who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at Veterans Administration and complete a Form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits, to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.

If educational benefits have previously been used, complete Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at Veterans Administration to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.

Submit the following items to the Framingham State College Office of the Registrar:

• Certificate of Eligibility
• Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
• Official academic transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities

Chapter 35

Qualified dependents who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at Veterans Administration and complete a Form 22-5490, Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance, to receive a Certificate/Letter of Eligibility.

If educational benefits have previously been used complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at Veterans Administrationto receive a Certificate of Eligibility.

Submit the following items to the Framingham State College Office of the Registrar:

• Certificate of Eligibility
• Official academic transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities

Chapter 31

Disabled veterans desiring to further their education under the VA Vocational Rehabilitation program should contact the Veterans Resource Center at 508-626-4632.

For more details on any of the above programs, contact the Veteran's Resource Desk at FSC, 508-626-4632 or visit:

Veterans Administration

Tuition Waivers

Veterans of Massachusetts, as defined by M.G.L. ch. 4, s.7, clause 43, can be eligible for a tuition waiver (officially known as "categorical tuition waivers") at any state-supported course in an undergraduate degree program offered by a public college or university. To be eligible, a veteran must also be a legal resident of Massachusetts and he/she must not be in default of any federal student loans.

For more information on Massachusetts specific Veteran's benefits go to:

Massachusetts Government Website

Tutorial Assistance

Tutorial assistance is available if you are receiving VA educational assistance at the half-time or more rate and have a deficiency in a subject making tutoring necessary. If you have questions on this program please contact the Veteran's Administration toll-free number 1-888-442-4551 or you can come by or contact the Framingham State Veterans Resource desk, 508-626-4632.

Course Credit for Military Service

CLEP for Military Personnel
College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®) exams are available to eligible military personnel as a way to save time and money while earning college credit. To assist military personnel in meeting their educational goals, the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) funds CLEP exams for eligible military service members and eligible civilian employees. For more information on CLEP exams and credits contact the Framingham State Veterans Resource desk, 508-626-4632 or go to: College Board

If you need assistance or have questions, the Student Veterans Representative at Framingham State College may be contacted at:
508-626-4632 or e-mail: veterans@framingham.edu.

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