Education Benefits
Support In Obtaining Your Benefits As A Veteran
Your military service has made you eligible for Veterans Administration and/or branch specific education benefits to help you pay for college. We are committed to assisting you in attaining those benefits that you are eligible for.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill®/VA Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon Program was created to give veterans a choice in where they go for their education while using the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at the 100% rate. The Yellow Ribbon Program allows veterans to attend a college or university that exceeds the authorized tuition maximum by splitting the difference with the school of choice. Saint Michael’s is proud to be a Yellow Ribbon school.
Transfer of Military Experience to College Credit
If a service member is interested in converting their military experience to college credit, Saint Michael’s will evaluate military transcripts individually. If you are interested in exploring this option, please contact Ken O’Connell at koconnell4@smcvt.edu or by phone at 802.654.2707.
Veterans Administration Certifying Official:
VA School Certifying Official (SCO)
Ken O’Connell
Director of Military Community Enrollment and Resources
SCO, SVA Advisor
Joyce Hall, 108
koconnell4@smcvt.edu | 802.654.2707
Post-9/11 GI Bill® Tuition Assistance and Military Scholarships
Post-9/11 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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Isakson & Roe Requirements
Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315
Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, adds new requirements for educational institutions participating in the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These new provisions became effective June 15, 2021 and will apply to Institutions of Higher Learning and Non-College Degree institutions beginning August 1, 2021. Many of the requirements are consistent with the requirements of the Principles of Excellence, currently in Executive Order 13607; however, there are requirements in addition to those embodied in the Principles of Excellence which schools must also satisfy to maintain approval for GI Bill® participation.
Schools must provide a covered individual (a student using benefits under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of title 38, U.S.C., or chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C.) with a personalized shopping sheet that contains:
Estimated total cost of the course that includes tuition, fees, books, supplies and any other additional costs.
Estimated cost of living expenses.
Other types of Federal financial aid, not administered by VA that is offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive.
Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation.
Information regarding graduation rates.
Information regarding job-placement rates for graduates, if available.
Information regarding the acceptance of transfer credits including military credits.
Any additional requirements including training, experience, or examinations that are required to obtain a license, certification or approval for which the course of education prepares the individual.
Other information to facilitate comparison by the individual about aid packages offered by different educational institutions.
The ‘Paying for College’ Web Page
This site can be used by prospective students to enter the names of up to three schools and receive detailed financial information on each one and to enter actual financial aid award information. The tool can be accessed at: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college
The College Scorecard
A consumer planning tool and resource to assist prospective students and their families as they evaluate options in selecting a school. The College Scorecard is located at: http://collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard
The College Navigator
A consumer tool that provides school information to include tuition and fees, retention and graduation rates, use of financial aid, student loan default rates and features a cost calculator and school comparison tool. The College Navigator is located at: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
The Net Price Calculator
By completing our Net Price Calculator, you will be able to estimate your costs to attend Saint Michael’s College, as well as explore the grants, scholarships, and other aid programs you may be eligible to receive. The Net Price Calculator is located at: https://www.smcvt.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
A helpful tool to explore the right fit for your educational goal and benefits use. The tool is located at: https://www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool/