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Current Students

Veteran & Active Military Students

Called to Active Duty

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

EARLY IN THE SEMESTER:

If you are an OU Health Sciences-OKC campus student, you need to contact Christina McClane at 405-271-2359 ext. 48918 or e-mail christina-mcclane@ouhsc.edu.    She will need a copy of your orders as soon as possible.  You can fax them to 405-271-2480.  She will withdraw you from your classes and notify the Bursar and Financial Aid.

If you are an OU Health Sciences-Tulsa campus student, you need to contact Kari Ernest at 918-660-3360 or e-mail kernest@ou.edu.  She will need a copy of your orders as soon as possible.  She will withdraw you from your classes and notify the Bursar and Financial Aid.

MID TO LATE SEMESTER:

If time allows, visit with each of your instructors to discuss your options.

The faculty and staff have been instructed by the Provost Office to assist you in the disposition of your coursework.  This may include early completion of courses, withdrawal or receipt of grades of Incomplete.  Whatever your decision, you must then notify Christina McClane so she can counsel you on how it will impact your Montgomery G.I. Bill®.

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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

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COLLEGE FINANCING PLAN

ISAKSON & ROE SECTION 1018 REQUIREMENTS

The College Financing Plan was created to help students compare college costs.  You must apply for financial aid in order to receive a College Financing Plan with program cost and aid eligibility.  Student data will only appear if you have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Veteran educational benefits will only appear if you have turned in all required documents and the Veteran Certification of Eligibility Form. Contact the Veteran School Certifying Official if you would like an estimated financing plan. 

COLLEGE FINANCING PLAN

Your College Financing Plan will be available through the Student Self Service Portal once your financial aid offer has been processed. 

VA FINANCING PLAN FAQ'S

         1.  Graduation Rate  
               https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

 2.  Graduation Timeline – Academic Programs
         List of Programs by College  

         3.  College Navigator   
              https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

         4.  VA Comparison Tool   
             https://www.va.gov/education/choosing-a-school/

         5.  G.I. Bill® Comparison Tool 
               https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/

6.  Academic Counseling can be scheduled directly with your College’s Program Academic Advisor.
              College of Allied Health
              College of Dentistry
              College of Medicine
              College of Nursing
              College of Pharmacy
              College of Public Health
              Graduate College

7.Financial Counseling  
              https://financialservices.ouhsc.edu/Departments/Student-Financial-Aid
              Federal financial aid is available for those who qualify; however, OU Health Sciences is unable to provide a more
              robust calculation of cost of attendance if you do not apply. All students are encouraged to complete the Free
              Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), even if the need for federal aid is unknown.

         8.  Disability Counseling 
              https://www.ou.edu/adrc/students/crisis-services

         9.  Job Placement Rates
              OUHSC does not track job-placement rates.

10.Transfer credits – including military credits.
               Transfer Credit and Equivalency
               Military Service Credit
               Academic Forgiveness Provisions for Undergraduate Students
               Prior Learning Assessment Credit

         11.  Licensing/Certification requirements for jobs   
                https://admissions.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/Professional-Licensure-Disclosure
                Depending on the program, some degrees require licensing/certification exams in order to to find employment
                upon graduation.  In order to ascertain whether or not your program requires such an exam, please inquire with
                your department and by following the provided link.  

12.Other types of Federal financial aid, not administered by Veteran Affairs, that the individual might be qualified
                to receive.
                OU Health Sciences financial aid packages are applied automatically to your bill upon acceptance of the aid. The
                amount you are awarded is split between the fall and spring semesters and determined by application to federal 
                and state agencies. Examples of these other types of aid include, but are not limited to, BIA, ASGOG, SEOG, OHLAP, 
                OTAG, Pell grants, tuition waivers/scholarships, and multiple departmental scholarships.  You must apply for 
                financial aid in order to receive a shopping sheet with aid eligibility included.

13.Other aid packages offered by different educational institutions.
                https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/

14.G.I. Bill® Chapter Information
                https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-active-duty/
                https://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/index.asp
                https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/
                https://www.va.gov/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits/
                https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/
                https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/montgomery-selected-reserve/
                https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program/

15.USDOE College Scorecard
                https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

16.OU Health Sciences VA FAQs
                https://admissions.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/Veterans/FAQs

17.Amount of costs that are covered by VA education benefits.
                https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/resources/benefits_resources/rate_tables.asp
                VA educational benefits are limited to a monthly stipend and/or payment of mandatory tuition
                and fees. VA education benefits only pay stipends for the months school attendance is reported.
                Those payments are prorated for partial months and are based on the exact start/end dates
                of your coursework. A beneficiary attending school for the approximate 8 months of the fall and
                spring semesters will use approximately that many months of benefit.
                Chapter 33 provides additional funding (up to $1,000 per academic year) to help offset the cost
                of books/supplies. Chapter 31 education benefits cover the entire cost of books/supplies. The
                other VA educational benefits (Chapters 30, 35, and 1606) only provide a monthly stipend that is
                dependent on your rate of pursuit and benefit type that can be used to help pay for tuition and
                fees – no additional books/supplies stipend is awarded.

18.Military Leave
                https://admissions.ouhsc.edu/Current-Students/Veterans/Called-to-Active-Duty

                Student Request for Military Leave of Absence (MLOA) Form


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Veterans’ Access, Choice, and Accountability Act

Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 requires schools to bill eligible individuals using Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®or Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill at the in-state tuition rate if they meet the requirements of the law, even when they are defined by the school as an out-of-state resident for tuition purposes. The bill goes into effect July 1, 2015. To be eligible for the Choice Act, students must meet the requirements of the law and submit supporting documents to the Office of Admissions and Records outlined below.

  1. Reside in Oklahoma while attending OUHSC.
  2. Submit a letter of intent to establish residence in the state.
  3. Submit a Certificate of Eligibility with entitlement for one of the bills below:
    1. Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty),
    2. Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill (Veteran),
    3. Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill (1Dependent – “Transfer of Entitlement”).
  4. Provide a form DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty showing the applicant meets the following conditions:
    1. The Uniformed Service Member must have been discharged within the past 2five years.
    2. The active duty period prior to discharge must have been greater than 90 days.

Mail, fax, or scan required documents to:

OUHSC Office of Admissions and Records

Attn: Admission Officer

PO Box 26901, BSEB-200

Oklahoma City, OK 73126

Admissions@ouhsc.edu

FAX: 405-271-2480

Individuals who meet the requirements will maintain in-state resident status as long as they remain continuously enrolled at OUHSC, even if the term of benefits expires or educational assistance is

exhausted under Chapter 30 or 33. View the policies online at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (Section 3.17.7 A, B).

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G.I. BILL® CHAPTER INFORMATION

Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
Chapter 31 VA Vocational Rehabilitation
Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® Veterans
Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® Transfer of Eligibility for Dependents and Spouse
Chapter 35 GI Bill® Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program
Chapter 1606 Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve
 

YELLOW RIBBON

The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the Post 9/11 GI Bill® that allows institutions to enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fee costs that exceed the in-state tuition rates.  The institution can contribute up to 50% of those expenses and the VA will match the same amount as the institution. 

Students must apply for the Yellow Ribbon Program and must meet the following criteria to qualify to be eligible for Yellow Ribbon:

  • Only individuals entitled at the 100% benefit level (or their dependents using transferred entitlement)
  • Students who served at least 36 months or more on active duty
  • Students who served at least 30 continuous days on active duty, and were discharged due to service-connected disability

The Yellow Ribbon Program is available to the first 3 eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis with a cap of $5,000 per academic year. Students must complete the application below and return it to the OU Health Recruitment and Admissons to be considered.

Yellow Ribbon participants are required to maintain continuous enrollment in each regular fall and spring semesters and must remain in good academic standing to remain eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Once accepted, you will not need to re-apply unless you do not maintain continuous enrollment or if you graduate. Any changes to the class schedule may result in an overpayment and the student will be responsible for any subsequent personal debts for overpaid funds received from the VA and to the University for any unpaid balance. The University will review annually the need to maintain its participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program.      


Yellow Ribbon 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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

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Forms and Resources

IMPORTANT LINKS

OU-Norman Veteran Student Services
WAVE Verification of Enrollment
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits
Apply for Educational Benefits
 

FORMS

Confirmation of Enrollment
New Student Checklist
Military Transcript Request
Military Leave of Absence

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Education Benefits Information:
1-888-442-4551
Other VA Benefits Information:
1-800-827-1000
Monthly Verification of Attendance:
1-877-823-2378

VETERAN'S AFFORDABLE COLLEGE GUIDE

A guide that provides useful information for current and former military service members. It offers a list of scholarships and grants for vets in addition to breaking down the different benefits available to them.

Click here to view this guide

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID FOR VETERANS

Navigating the financial aid waters can feel daunting for anyone – but particularly veterans and service members given the sheer number of options. This guide clears the confusion, helping individuals find the right financial aid programs and avoid dangerous scams. It not only covers the benefits of the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® and other federal programs, but also scholarships and grants that can supplement G.I. Bill® benefits. Each year, thousands of financial aid dollars go unawarded and are turned back to their sponsors due to a lack of applicants. Continue reading to explore all options that may help reduce out-of-pocket college costs.  

https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/college-financial-aid-for-veterans/

http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/scholarships-for-military-dependents/


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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

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Contact Us

If you are a veteran enrolling on the OUHSC campus, including the HSC branch campuses, you will need to contact a Veteran Student Advisor in Recruitment and Admissions for information about procedures for receiving your educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.  You may call (405) 271-2359; visit our office in the G. Rainey Williams Pavilion, Room 2450, or e-mail veterans@ouhsc.edu. If you are enrolling on another OU campus, you need to contact the Veteran’s Coordinator for that campus. 

OU Health Sciences -OKC CAMPUS
Telephone: 405-271-2359
FAX: 405-271-2480
veterans@ouhsc.edu
 
OU Health Sciences -TULSA CAMPUS
Telephone: 918-660-3360
FAX: 918-660-3361
kernest@ou.edu

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