Veterans' Voice
Spring 2015
Veterans' Resource Center
Website: www.morainevalley.edu/admissions/veterans.htm
Location: Building S, Room S216
Phone: (708) 608-4321
Facebook: facebook.com/c2cvets
Welcome Linda!
Please join the Veteran Service Office in welcoming our newest member Linda Bradshaw! Linda joined the Veterans’ team in February as our new AmeriCorps VISTA member. Linda is an Army Veteran, who played the clarinet in the 84th Army Band that was located in Stuttgart, Germany. Linda is also a Moraine Valley alumna with an Associates of Science degree. Linda met Mike, her husband of 40 years, in the Army and they have 3 daughters, 3 son-in-laws, and 3 grandsons together. She raised her 3 daughters and ran her own business for over 10 years; Linda brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the veterans’ team!
Linda will be working Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, in the Veteran Resource Center in Building S, Room S216. She will be available to assist students with questions, support and resources. Please stop by the Veteran Resource Center to help us welcome Linda to the Moraine Valley community!
Combat to College Student Veteran Group
March 18, 2015
April 15, 2015
May 6, 2015
All meetings are held from 1-2pm in the U building in room U211.
The Combat to College organization helps Moraine Valley students who currently serve, or who have ever served, in the United States military, transition to college life and establish a lifelong network of new friends and fellow veterans. The organization also strives to ensure every veteran is aware of any and all related benefits and services for which he or she may qualify.
Email: c2c@morainevalley.edu
Location: Building U, Room U203
Facebook: www.facebook.com/c2cvets
Spring 2015 Calendar
March 9-15: Spring Break, No Classes
April 1: Final Tuition Payment Due
April 3-5: No Classes
April 8-10: Priority Registration for Summer
April 27: Priority Registration for Fall Begins
May 8-14: Final Exam Week
May 15: End of Semester
May 15: Graduation
Get Help Paying for School!
- Don't forget to fill out the 2015-2016 FAFSA in order to apply for financial aid! ISAC representatives will be on campus every Monday now through March 23 to help students fill out the FAFSA. Representatives will be available on Mondays from 10am-2pm in Building S, Room S117B.
- Have you applied for Illinois Veterans' Grant? Check to see if you are eligible by visiting ISAC.org. Eligibility for Illinois Veterans' Grant never expires!
Student Reminders
- If you wish to add a course, you must get the class approved by Academic Advising! Please fill out an updated COURSE SELECTION SHEET for an adviser to sign. Classes that are not approved by Academic Advising will not be certified to the VA!
- If you no longer wish to be in a class, you must officially drop or withdraw from the class. DO NOT simply stop attending the class sessions. Students who do not officially drop or withdraw from a course will receive an "F" grade, and they will be reported to the VA for non-attendance. The VA will not pay for a class that you do not attend!
- 1606, 1607, CH. 30 Students: Must verify attendance each month via WAVE.
- Official transcripts from all other universities must be submitted by the start of your second semester in order to get certified. Students will not be certified beyond the first semester until their official transcripts have been submitted.
Resource Spotlight: Salute to Health!
Salute to Health provides gym memberships and 10 hours of personal training for veterans of all ages and conflicts. Gym memberships and personal training sessions are held at the Oak Lawn Pavilion (94th and Oak Park) or the Racquet, Fitness, and Gymnastic Cetner (104th and Central).
Eligibility: Honorable discharge and a service-connected injury/disability; must be a resident of one of the following towns: Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Crestwood, Evergreen Park, Hometown, Justice, or Palos Hills.
Contact: Jacqueline Canty, Veteran Service Coordinator @ (708) 857-2200 or jcanty@olparks.com to learn more or sign up!
Email: jcanty@olparks.com
Website: www.olparks.com
Phone: (708) 857-2200
Resource Spotlight: Keep America Moving!
(708) 596-2000 Ext. 2563
Got a Question about VA Payments?
Phone: (888) 442-4551