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MILITARY EDUCATION BENEFITS

RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY

Courses will be reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs within 30 days of the beginning of the term unless enrollment is less than 1/2 time or the student is on Active Duty.  These students will have courses reported along with tuition and fees beginning week 3 of each quarter.

Competency Based Education Courses

You may be enrolled in a competency-based education course(s).  We will certify your competency-based education course(s) with the term dates spanning the entire 11 weeks of the term. You have the option of completing these courses earlier than the scheduled end of term. However, if you choose to complete the competency-based education course(s) outside of our attendance policy, Rasmussen University must report the actual completion end date as your last date of attendance for that course to the Veteran's Affairs office. This may result in an overpayment by the VA or a reduction in the amount of Housing Allowance that is received.

ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION

Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, Post-9/11 GI Bill® students who receive Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments are required to verify their enrollment to continue receiving their payments. 

Verify enrollment by opting into text messaging or call the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) domestically or 001-918-781-5678 internationally to verify your enrollment.

For additional information please go to:

https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/isaksonroe/verification_of_enrollment.asp

Use of Federal Financial Aid

FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID

Many students who are using Military Education Benefits use Federal Financial Aid which includes both grants and loans.  Below is general information about utilizing Federal Financial Aid. 

  • Apply for Federal Financial Aid at HERE
  • We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA each year in order for our office to determine grant and loan eligibility prior to starting school.
  • Rasmussen University does not recommend borrowing loans unless you need to do so to pay your tuition charges, and then to borrow only enough to cover the cost of tuition.

Please contact your Admissions or Academic Advisor for additional information.

 

PRIOR TRAINING TRANSCRIPTS

PRIOR EDUCATION TRANSCRIPTS

All students utilizing Military Education Benefits are required by the VA to provide transcripts from all prior learning and training.  The purpose of this is to maximize your transfer of credit, get you to graduation faster, and extend the use of your benefits.

All students must:

  • Request transcripts from all prior colleges attended
  • Request Military Transcripts click HERE
  • List Rasmussen University as your current school so that all transcripts are sent directly to the University
  • A student cannot deny the transfer of a course, to be paid by the VA, if that course will progress them towards completing their program.

AIR FORCE MILITARY TRANSCRIPTS

Students can order an official CCAF transcript by logging on to Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) from a . mil computer.
https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/public/welcome
Under "Self Service", select "CCAF Student Services". Proceed to CCAF Online Student Services and select "Order a Transcript" from the Transcripts dropdown.

Withdrawing From or Failing a Course

Withdrawing from a course?

CONTACT A MILITARY SPECIALIST IMMEDIATELY  1-866-245-9627

Let us help you avoid unnecessary debt.  Withdrawing from a course prior to the end of the quarter will result in a debt with the VA if tuition payments have been made to your account.  Please contact a Military Specialist today if you are considering withdrawing from a course and let us discuss how this will impact your VA Benefits and how it can be avoided.

Your Military Specialists

Abbey Arredondo

Abbey started working in Federal Financial Aid with Rasmussen University in 2009 and transitioned to the School Certifying Official position for our Eagan, MN campus shortly thereafter. Abbey moved into her current position as Senior Military Specialist in 2013 and feels this position fits her very well.  Abbey has uses her knowledge of Military Education Benefits to provide our service member students and their families with a greater understanding their benefits and a sense of comfort knowing how the process works for them.

 

Elizabeth Reimers

Elizabeth has enjoyed a career in Higher Education since 2000 where she has gained experience in both Federal Financial Aid and Military Education benefits.  Elizabeth received her Bachelor's degree in English/Literary Analysis in 2009 and her Master's degree in Leadership Management in 2012. Elizabeth joined Rasmussen University in 2015 and enjoys her current role as Senior Military Specialist where she continues to support and assist service members and their families achieve education dreams.

Have Questions?

Contact Us

Rasmussen University Military Specialist

Email: military.questions@rasmussen.edu

Phone:1-866-245-9627 (Please allow 24-48 hours)

 

Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs directly

Click HERE and submit a question

or

Call 1-888-442-4551 (1 888 GI BILL1)

7AM - 6PM Central Time Mon-Fri

***HOTLINE***

 IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER - CALL 911

If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net.

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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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill