Veteran Student Policy
Consistent with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Section 3679 of title 38, United States Code, Section 103, NHCLC will not impose any penalties due to the delayed disbursement of a payment by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) on recipients of Chapter 31 and Chapter 33 VA Benefits. NHCLC will permit any covered individual to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides NHCLC a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapter 31 or Chapter 33, and ending on the earlier of the following dates: (a) the date on which payment from VA is made to the institution or (b) 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
Additionally, NHCLC will not require that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to NHCLC due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs under Chapter 31 or Chapter 33. A Covered Individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation, or Chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits, and has been verified by the school certifying official as benefit eligible. This requirement is limited to the portion of funds paid by VA.
Veteran students may use the GI Bill® Comparison Tool | Veterans Affairs (va.gov) to learn more about and compare your GI Bill® benefits at approved schools, employers, and Veterans Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) providers. Visit the United States Census Bureau for information on the estimated cost of living expenses in Nebraska. NHCLC does not qualify to participate in Federal Financial Aide Title IV programs.
“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.
Information regarding veterans' education benefits and policies are also available on page 6 of the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center catalog.
To view the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center pass rates, visit nehca.org/NHCLCPassRates.
Standards of Progress Policy
A veteran and/or eligible person must make satisfactory progress toward an approved educational objective leading to employment. Veteran and/or eligible person Standard of Progress will be determined utilizing the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy, as listed in the college catalog, consisting of overall grade point average, pace, program length, maximum time for completion, attendance, and/or conduct.
Called to Active Duty Policy
NHCLC recognizes and appreciates the important contributions made by students in service to our country. In support of these students, the College has developed procedures to provide each student with maximum flexibility in the event the student is called to active duty.
A military/veteran student is called to active duty while currently enrolled, the student must present a copy of the official orders to the Student Records Office. Students have three (3) options depending on the length of the activation: take a temporary leave of absence, withdraw completely or take incompletes in their courses.
- If the student is being temporarily activated for duty, including annual and/or monthly training, or mobilized:
- The student may take a leave of absence from their course(s).
- Student needs to inform NHCLC of absence dates ahead of the absence.
- Student will not be penalized for missed classroom time, but is responsible to complete any coursework that was assigned during dates of absence and coordinate with NHCLC to make up class hours and coursework.
- If the student is being mobilized or deployed for an extended period of time or is being reassigned or transferred permanently, the student may withdraw from classes immediately.
- NHCLC will not hold the student accountable for tuition-related expenses for the term, session, or semester.
- A “W” grade will be represented on the student’s official transcript to show the reason for the withdrawal and withdrawal date.
- If the student is being mobilized or deployed for an extended period of time or is being reassigned or transferred permanently, the student may request a grade of “Incomplete” for their course(s).
- If the student has completed at least 50% of the course and required coursework, NHCLC may approve the student request for an “incomplete” in the course.
- I to F Policy: Students called to active military duty will be exempt from the subsequent semester automated changes of I to F grades for the term of deployment and the year prior to deployment. Students may complete work upon their return from duty or may choose to maintain the “I” grade. Therefore, “I” grades for students called to active military duty will remain listed as “I” until a change of grade is submitted by the faculty member, or indefinitely, if so desired by the student. Tuition and mandatory fees would be assessed in full.
- If arrangements are made with only some of the instructors for grades or incompletes, the registration for those courses would remain intact and tuition and mandatory fees would be assessed for those courses. Any courses for which arrangements cannot be made for grades or incompletes could be dropped and the tuition and mandatory fees for those courses would be refunded.
Students will be eligible for readmission to the College after completion of their active duty.
Attendance, Enrollment Changes Policy for Veteran Students
Attendance Requirements
In accordance with VA regulations and program graduation requirements, attendance is mandatory for all students utilizing VA education benefits. Excessive absences may impact VA benefit eligibility and should be avoided whenever possible.
Make-up days are permitted under certain circumstances. All make-up sessions must be completed within the scheduled duration of the program to ensure compliance with VA reporting standards.
Called to Active Duty Policy
Any changes in enrollment status, including leaves of absence, withdrawals, or interruptions in training, must be reported to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It is the student’s responsibility to promptly notify the school’s VA Certifying Official of any changes that may affect their benefit eligibility.
Note: The $45 make-up day fee is not covered under VA education benefits and must be paid out-of-pocket by the student. This fee should be clearly reflected in the student shopping sheet.
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