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Military

Undergraduate Admission Process for Military

Veteran students lead the procession at graduation carrying the U.S. flag

Chestnut Hill College is committed to making a private, post-secondary education affordable for all veterans and their dependents. The supportive and welcoming community here provides military students with an environment where they can advance their education and transition to the next chapter of their lives while being guided by advisors who understand the unique challenges faced by military students. Through resources available on campus, students have free access to mental health services, academic tutoring, and more. With a small student: faculty ratio, students have the opportunity to interact closely with their faculty instructors and advisors. They also have opportunities to connect with fellow veterans through the CHC Military Students Association. As with all of our Griffins, Chestnut Hill College is committed to supporting our military students as they prepare for their future.

Victory Media has consistently named Chestnut Hill College to their Military Friendly® Schools lists. “Post-secondary institutions earning the Military Friendly School award have exceptionally strong programs for transitioning service members and spouses,” said Daniel Nichols, chief product officer of Victory Media and a Navy Reserve veteran. “Our Military Friendly Schools are truly aligning their military programs and services with employers to help students translate military experience, skills, and training into successful careers after graduation.”

We are proud to say we are a participant of the Veteran’s Administration (VA) educational programs. We have been participating in the VA’s Yellow Ribbon Program since its implementation in August of 2009. Chestnut Hill College cannot determine a veteran’s eligibility for benefits. That is done through the Veterans Association.

Apply for Benefits

Chestnut Hill College’s School Certifying Official (SCO) is:

Marie Scheetz, VA Certifying Official / Assistant Registrar
Chestnut Hill College

9601 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118
Office: 215-248-7064
Fax: 215-242-7707
Office – Fournier 15
ScheetzM@chc.edu

Below is a brief description of VA educational benefits. For a complete outline of each program, please visit: Education and Training

CHAPTER 33 – POST-9/11 GI BILL®
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service connected disability after 30 days.

For approved programs, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of education benefits generally payable for 15 years following your release from active duty. The following payments may also be available:

The VA’s academic year 2022-2023 cap on benefits for students with a 100% eligibility rate tier is $26,381.37
Monthly housing allowance paid to veteran students enrolled in classes more than half time
Annual book and supply stipend

YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher learning, such as Chestnut Hill College, to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the VA’s yearly national cap. Chestnut Hill College has entered into an agreement with the VA to match up to 50% of those expenses that the VA will match, making the Veteran’s out of pocket expense $0. (This does not include room/board).

TRANSFER POST 9-/11 GI BILL® TO SPOUSE AND DEPENDENTS
Some Service members may also transfer unused GI benefits to their dependents.

CHAPTER 30: MONTGOMERY GI BILL® – ACTIVE DUTY
The G.I. Bill® may be the most common VA education program. There are four eligibility categories, with the most common being those individuals who 1) entered active duty on or after July, 1985 and 2) contributed $100.00 a month for 12 months had have an honorable discharge.

CHAPTER 1606: SELECTED RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD
Eligible participants require:

1) Enlistment or reenlistment in the selected reserve with an obligation to serve for a period of not less than six years following enlistment on or after July, 1 1985,
2) Completion of secondary school diploma requirements, or
3) Completion of IDAT (initial date active training).

CHAPTER 1607: RESERVE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (REAP)
REAP provides educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency declared by the president or Congress.

Reservists are eligible for education benefits or increased benefits to pursue college degrees and other training.

CHAPTER 31 – VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
To qualify for this benefit the service member must have a service-connected disability. For more information regarding this benefit and the application process, contact the Department of Veteran Affairs at 1-800-827-1000 or visit www.va.gov.

SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS ASSISTANCE
There are two main GI Bill® programs offering education assistance to survivors and dependents of Veterans:

The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship) is available for children and spouses of Service members who died in the line of duty after September 2001.

POLICIES

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regulations require that all persons using any type of veteran educational assistance programs make satisfactory academic. A student who fails to meet the minimum standards will be placed on academic probation, and the VA will be notified.

If satisfactory academic progress has not been demonstrated, veteran educational benefits could be terminated until such progress can be demonstrated. Benefits may be resumed when the veteran student raises his/her cumulative grade point average (GPA) to the required minimum standards or demonstrates the ability to meet these standards. Last date of attendance will be reported to the VA if a student stops attending courses, but does not officially withdraw.

CHANGES IN STUDENT STATUS

It is the student who is using VA educational benefits to notify Chestnut Hill College’s School Certifying Official regarding any change in enrollment, address, degree plan, enrollment at another institution, or any other change that may impact his/her veteran educational benefits. Failure to report such changes can result in an overpayment requiring debt collection action from the VA.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR TRAINING/TRAINING

Veteran students are required to request and have evaluated all prior college and university credit received prior to, during and after military service. This is to ensure that the VA does not pay for coursework twice and that students receive the most from their benefits. If you wish Chestnut Hill College to request your military transcript (except Air Force) please fill out the Request for Military Transcript Form.

“GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill