We are here to help you understand how your VA benefits work at SPC. The following information can help you get you started.
Forever GI Bill®
The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act
Post 9/11 GI Bill®
Chapter 33 of the GI Bill
Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty
Chapter 30
Montgomery GI Bill® -Select Reserve
Chapter 1606
Reserve Educational Assistance Program
Chapter 1607
Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
Chapter 35
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (Fry Scholarship)
Chapter 35
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E)
Chapter 31
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
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Ordering Your Transcripts
Active duty members or honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and dependents may qualify for a transcript fee waiver. If proof of military status is not on file with the Office of Admissions & Records, documentation will be required before the fee is waived. DO NOT place your order online. Email spctranscripts@spcollege.edu for further information.
Titans Care Team
At SPC, the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is our top priority. As a Community of Care, we want to make sure all Titans stay healthy and continue to care for themselves and each other and offer the following resources to help you do so.
Accessibility Services
Our Accessibility Services office works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations.
Advising
Online and chat functions are available.
Free Tutoring
Take advantage of our free tutoring and workshops to keep you focused on your studies.
- Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
- VA General Information Hotline – 800-827-1000
- Federal contact information If your SPC Veterans Services Specialist cannot resolve your issue, you can contact the Veterans Affairs Regional Processing Office in Atlanta at 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551). This number will connect you to the VA Educational Information Line, where counselors should be able to provide additional information concerning benefits eligibility, payment status, etc.
eBenefits
eBenefits is a VA system to help you manage all of your benefits. The system has a vast array of functionality-from tracking your VA payments, applying for compensation, downloading VA memos, to refilling your prescriptions and downloading your military personnel file.
St. Petersburg Regional VA Office
We are fortunate enough to have a VA regional office right here in Pinellas County. At the VA regional office you can meet with service organizations to help with compensation claims, apply for Vocational Rehabilitation or seek service for insurance, loan guaranty, and pensions.
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
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Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
Many veterans, including those without a service connected disability, can use the VA hospital for care.
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
Many veterans, including those without a service connected disability, can use the VA hospital for care.
VA.gov
This is the official site for VA matters. This will be your launching point for learning about anything VA related.
The Vet Center
The Vet Center provides various types of counseling free of charge and all services are strictly confidential. Vet Center counselors, many of whom are veterans themselves, are experiences and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma.
Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis line is a free service open to any veteran in a mental health crisis and in need support, regardless of VA affiliation or character of discharge. Responders are available 24/7 to take phone calls, texts or chats from veterans in crisis or from friends and family whom are supporting a veteran in crisis.
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