Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018

In compliance with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, section 3679 of title 38, United States Code effective August 1, 2019, the University of Southern Indiana will not impose any penalty on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the University due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under Chapter 31 or 33 including:

• The denial of access to classes
• Assessment of late fees,
• The requirement that a covered individual secure alternative or additional funds,
• The denial of access to any school resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) that are available to other students who have paid.

The University does require students receiving VA benefits under Chapter 31 or 33 to have the following before the Veteran Military and Family Resource Center will certify benefits.

• Certificate of Eligibility or Statement of Benefits
• Semester VA Education Benefit Request Form
• Any other information necessary to properly certify

For purposes of this policy, a covered individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.