Indiana University of Pennsylvania

1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

Student Programs and Services

Veterans

The Veterans Affairs Office certifies enrollment for undergraduate and graduate students who may be eligible for veterans assistance.

Veterans, reservists, and children of deceased or disabled veterans should contact the Veterans Affairs Office prior to enrollment.

     Veterans must submit:
     1.   Application for Benefits (VA Form 1999)
     2.   Certified DD214

     Reservists must submit:
     1.   Application for Benefits (VA Form 1999)
     2.   Notice of Basic Eligibility (DD2384)
Children of a deceased or disabled veteran whose death or injury was due to service-related causes may be eligible for educational assistance from the federal government under Law 634 (Dependents Educational Assistance Act). Immediately upon acceptance to IUP, men and women who qualify for such assistance should contact the veterans counselor and submit:
     1.   The Eligible Veteran DD214
     2.   Survivors Education Form 22-5490
     3.   Application for Benefits (VA Form 1999)

A veteran receiving VA benefits must request a change in curriculum clearance from the veterans counselor before changing curriculum. Twelve credit hours are required to be considered a full-time undergraduate student by the Veterans Administration. The minimum full-time requirement for a graduate student is 9 credit hours.

The Veterans Affairs Office provides many other services to veterans. These include academic support, tutoring, housing assistance, financial aid, and general information. The Veterans Affairs Office is located in 302N Pratt Hall. For information on forms, please call 412-357-3009. The Federal Veterans Office telephone number is 800-827-1000.


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